Library Service

How to join

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, Enfield, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Richmond, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Wandsworth.

You will need 2 forms of identification, both of which must be current:

Something with your signature on it such as:

A debit/credit card, driving licence, national insurance card, bus pass, passport, student/work ID cards

Something with your name and address on it such as:

Bank statement, council tax card, utility bill, prescription card, rent card, benefit book, television licence, medical card, tenancy/lease agreement or pension book

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

Borrow up to 12 books, books on tape or CD. There is a charge to borrow books on tape or CD, but concessions are available. Details are available from all libraries
4 Music CDs or tapes
3 films
1 language course

You can keep items for:

3 weeks for books, tapes and CDs
3 weeks for language courses
1 week for films

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

Susan Leighton

Interim 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: susan.leighton@lbbd.gov.uk or libraries@lbbd.gov.uk|