Join the library
Anyone can become a library member! It’s free, and easy to join.
- To join online, fill in the online application form, then visit us to pick up your library card. Remember to bring some identification with your current residential address.
- To sign up in person, visit your nearest Melton City Libraries branch. Remember to bring some identification with your current residential address.
Membership types
We have a range of membership types for everyone! Read on to find out what type of membership suits you.
Adult membership
Adult membership is open to anyone aged 18 years or over who lives in Victoria.
As an Adult member, you can:
- Borrow up to 60 items for three weeks
- Use Wi-Fi, computers, gaming consoles and printers
- Access free online resources
To be eligible for Adult membership, you must:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Be able to show proof of identification and a current Victorian residential address
Junior and Young Adult membership
Junior and Young Adult membership is open to anyone under 18 years of age with a parent or guardian living in Victoria.
As a Junior or Young Adult library member, you can:
- Borrow up to 60 items for three weeks
- Use public Wi-Fi, computers, gaming consoles and printers (children under 12 will need permission from a parent or guardian to access the internet and public computers)
- Access free online resources
To apply for a Junior or Young Adult membership, you will need a parent, carer, or guardian to sign your library card as your guarantor. Your guarantor is responsible for any library materials or equipment that you access, and any fees or charges on your account.
Online membership
Online membership is open to everyone! This type of membership may be useful if:
- You cannot supply proof of your current address
- You live outside of Victoria, or
- You only want to use public computers and online resources
With an online membership, you can:
- Access online collections and resources such as eBooks and eAudiobooks
- Use our public Wi-Fi, computers, gaming consoles and printers
You can upgrade your online membership to a full membership at any time. To do this, simply visit your nearest Melton City Libraries branch with some identification and proof of your current address.
Join now to get immediate access to online membership.
Partial membership
If you would like to borrow items from the library but cannot supply proof of your address, you can apply for a Partial Membership.
With a Partial Membership, you can:
- Borrow up to five items at a time for three weeks
- Access digital collections and online resources
- Use the public computers, internet, and printers
Partial Membership is open to anyone aged 15 years and over.
You can upgrade your Partial Membership to a Young Adult or Adult membership at any time. To do this, visit your nearest Melton City Libraries branch with proof of your address.
Home delivery membership
We provide a free home delivery service for residents of the City of Melton who find it difficult to visit their local library in person.
Learn more about the Home Delivery Service.
Learn more about the Terms and Conditions of library use membership.