Join the library

Ready to start borrowing? Sign up for your library card online!

Who can join?

Membership is free for residents of the Cessnock Local Government Area or for people working or studying in the area. Proof of identity and current address is required.

Children under the age of sixteen need the signature of a parent or guardian.

Temporary residents and visitors can also join with limited borrowing rights but are required to pay a deposit. This deposit will be refunded when membership is resigned and there are no outstanding items.

Refer to Council's schedule of Fees and Charges for more information.

 

Register online

  • Membership of the library is free.
  • Children under the age of sixteen need the signature of a parent or guardian.
  • Please read our Borrowing policies and our Customer Service Charter before before continuing.
  • After completing the online form you will be given an automatically generated membership number.
  • Immediate access to BorrowBox and Libby with your temporary number (three month expiry) and PIN/password.
  • Please visit Cessnock Library or Kurri Kurri Library to collect your Library card.

 

Privacy notice

Council is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals and handling of personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Act 1998 (NSW) and Information Privacy Principles, the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW) and Health Privacy Principles, and any subordinate legislation.

Purpose

 

 The information on this form is being collected for the purpose of becoming a member of the library. The information collected will be used for the purpose outlined, related administrative functions, compliance and complaint handling, internal auditing, and in accordance with Council's Privacy Management Plan and Privacy Statement which can be found on Council's website. 
Intended Recipients

 

 		  

Library Employees / Staff in accordance with the above purpose OR under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002.
 Supply

 

  Voluntary.

 
 Consequence of non-provision

 

  If you do not supply the information, library membership will not be approved.
 Disclosure

 

  N/A
 Storage and Security

 

 Your personal information will be kept in Council's Information Management System in accordance with the relevant legislation. Council's address is 62-78 Vincent Street CESSNOCK NSW 2325.
 Access

 

  You may access, correct or update your personal information by visiting Council’s website, contacting Council's Privacy Contact Officer on 4993 4100 or by sending an email to council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au.
If you want to know more about Council's obligations regarding your personal information or what rights you have, contact the Information and Privacy Commission or visit their website ipc.nsw.gov.au

 

Ready to get started? Click the button below to accept the above conditions and fill out the registration form.

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