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Personal data

Your personal information will be treated with the highest security and secrecy when you submit an application to join the library. You are free to utilize the services of any public library in the Republic of Ireland when you become a member. Accordingly, all local authorities in this state will have access to the information that you provide when you join. In addition, trusted third parties who provide software support will have access to this data.

Your personal information will be treated with the highest standards of security and confidentiality, in accordance with the Data Protection Acts, 1988 and 2003.

We will only contact you in relation to your use of the service or if you have indicated that you wish to receive notifications about forthcoming library events and programmes.

Becoming a member

Membership is free to all. You may join at any public library in the country by presenting proof of your name and current address. There is no minimum age for joining, but those under the age of 18 years of age must have their registration form signed by a parent or guardian.

Join online

You may join the library online by clicking on the button below after you have read and accepted the membership conditions.

Conditions of membership

• To borrow items, you must present your library membership card.
• You may borrow up to 12 items and you may keep them for up to 3 weeks.
• These can be borrowed from and returned to any public library in the country.
• Items may be renewed twice at any branch. Staff are happy to renew items over the telephone during opening hours. Please have your library card number on hand. If a reservation has been placed on an item you have on loan a renewal is not permitted.
• You can reserve items that are not in stock. You can use the online catalogue to place your own reservations.
• If you change your address or name please notify us immediately.
• Please report lost cards to the library immediately. You will be held responsible for any items borrowed before the loss is reported.
• Membership details are confidential and will not be disclosed to other parties.

Acceptance

Click the button below to accept these conditions and proceed to the registration form (you must be 18 or over to join online).