How to join and use the library

How do I to get a library card?
I need a replacement library card 
What can I borrow and how much will it cost?
How do I renew my books?
How we contact you
How do I book a computer?
Internet Access
How do I reserve, request or suggest a book?
How do I book a room and how much will it cost?
How do I join the Music and Drama library and how much will it cost?
Mobile library stops and charges
Library byelaws (Word 36Kb)

How do I get a library card?
It's free. If you live in, work in, or visit Suffolk you can go to any Suffolk library with proof of address. If you live in Suffolk or a neighbouring county you can complete the online form and have your card posted to you. If you are 16 or under you will need a guarantor.
To use any of our online services you will also need a PIN. If you do not know your PIN please contact a member of staff, telephone 01473 584563 or email Suffolk libraries direct with proof of identification. 

I need a replacement library card
You can update your record and get a replacement library card by taking proof of identification into any Suffolk library. There is a charge for a replacement library card. Please see Charges from 1 June 2011

What can I borrow and how much will it cost?
Charges from 1 June 2011

How do I renew my books?
You can renew your books online, by telephone on 01473 584563 (available 24/7 with an out-of-hours answering service) or at any Suffolk library up to six times unless it is reserved by someone else. Any overdue charges or new hire charges (eg for DVDs) will be logged to your account up to a given credit limit, for payment when you are next in the library

How we contact you
We can contact you by email or text for free or by post for a small charge.  We can let you know when your reservations have arrived, send you a reminder when your titles are due back and tell you when they are overdue. You can tell us how to contact you by logging on at Suffolk libraries direct and setting the notification method. For pre overdues please contact a member of staff.

How do I book a computer?

You can book a computer at all Suffolk libraries and Suffolk Record Offices except Long Melford. You can book for up to two hours a day free, up to 21 days in advance with a maximum of 15 bookings every 21 days. Additional sessions are charged at £1 per hour subject to availability. Also, most libraries have computers that are available without a booking. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) (Word, 27Kb).

Internet Access
Internet access in libraries and record offices (Pdf, 31Kb)
Using the Internet in libraries and record offices (Word 56Kb) for parents 
Web filtering policy

Other information
Borrowers who are unable to use the free book lending service because of disability may borrow some titles free of charge and for longer periods. There is a request service for books which are not in stock or on order in Suffolk libraries. You can borrow, reserve, renew or return titles at any Suffolk library (useful if you live in one town but work in another for instance).

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