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How to join

 

Online application form|

Please select the 'Join the library' option from the Navigation List on the left of the screen.

 

Joining Barking and Dagenham Libraries is quick, easy and free.

 

Membership also gives full membership rights in the following London Boroughs (subject to local terms in operation in each authority): Brent, Ealing, Enfield, Hackney, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Richmond, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Wandsworth.

 

You will need one proof of name and address which must be current. Suitable items are as follows:

 

Acceptable documents:

Simply fill in the online application form or pick up an application form at any library. Children will need a parent or guardian's signature.

 

Young People aged 15 and under

Children of all ages are welcome to join the library. If you are aged 15 and under then a parent or guardian's signature is required.

 

What you can borrow

 

Children - Ages up to 15

Borrow up to 12 items. There are no fees or fines on books or books on tape and CD. Charges and fines apply to music tapes, CDs, DVDs, videos and language courses.

 

Adults - Ages 16 and over

You can keep items for:

A fee is charged for borrowing music tapes and CDs, videos, DVDs and language courses. However, if you take out a subscription to the music library you can borrow 4 items, either cassettes and CDs at no further cost.

 

Charges and Fines|

Fines are charged on overdue items but you can renew items in person, by telephone, post, email, fax, or online if they are not reserved.

 

 

 

Contact

Zoinul Abidin

Group Manager - Libraries

Library Services Headquarters

Unit 18

Muirhead Quay

Fresh Wharf

Highbridge Road

Barking

IG11 7BG

 

Tel: 020 8724 8725

Fax: 020 8594 8489

Email: zoinul.abidin@lbbd.gov.uk or libraries@lbbd.gov.uk|

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