Join the library online
Simply agree to the conditions of membership, accept them, and complete our online registration form.
Once you’ve joined online you can reserve library items and access our online collections.
You’ll need to visit one of our libraries to pick up your library card. When you visit us, you’ll need to bring:
- Personal identification (driver’s licence or similar)
- Proof of your current address (recent bill sent to you)
- A parent or guardian if you are younger than 16
Once you have your library card you can borrow items from all eight Hutt City libraries.
Joining if you live outside Hutt City
If you live outside Hutt City, memberships are $100 per year, $20 for two months or $2 per item borrowed.
Borrowing and charges
Look up fees and charges for borrowing from our libraries.
Returns
You can return your items to any Hutt City library no later than the due date to avoid overdue charges.
All libraries have after-hours return slots. Items returned after-hours are considered to have been returned the next business day.
Overdues
Overdue items incur daily charges, with a maximum overdue charge of $10.00 per item. Reminder notices will be sent.
Borrowing will be suspended if charges exceed $10.00. You’ll also need to pay for any loss or damage to library materials.
Renewals
You can renew any item twice if no one else has requested it. If a loan charge applies, you can pay this when you are next in the library.
Reservations
You can reserve any item (except for Hot Picks) at no cost, and we’ll let you know when it’s ready to be collected. We’ll hold your item for five days.
Interlibrary loans
If we don’t have what you’re after, we can make requests to a range of public and academic libraries. Charges may apply for some requests.
Use the online request form to place your interlibrary loan request. You’ll need to enter your library card number and PIN.
Suggest a purchase
Want an item we don’t have? You can suggest the purchase of new items by using the online request form. You’ll need to enter your borrower ID and PIN.
Internet access
With over 166 computers on offer, Connect offers fast internet – the world at your fingertips!
Free services:
- Search and browse 1000s of online encyclopaedias, newspapers and magazines and online databases
- Browse 150 websites through the library catalogue
- Search the library and check your card
For just $2 an hour (available as $1, $2, $5 or $10 vouchers):
- Send emails
- Create and print a CV
- Facebook your mates
- Create a budget spreadsheet
- Flickr your photos online
- Research your family history
- Create invitations or photos
- Create and watch videos
- Create and listen to music
- Build a website
We even have handy gear on sale to help you get started, like earbuds, flash drives and starter packs.