How Do I?

Getting a Library Card

Your Library Card is your key to borrowing from the resources the Library has to offer.

You may use your Library Card to borrow items in any of our seven libraries.  You may borrow up to ten items — books, CDs, DVDs — at one time, for a period of two weeks. 

You may renew an item you have on loan, if it has not been requested by another borrower, as follows:

·         in person at any circulation counter,

·         by telephoning between 10.00 a.m. and closing time, or

·         by using the Library Catalogue, then selecting the 'Borrower Details' tab to enter your membership barcode and PIN (personal identification no.). Members can receive a PIN by showing proof of identity or Library Card at a library circulation desk.

You can receive a PIN on joining if you specify one on your registration form or by requesting one at your local library. Just bring along your library card or ID and staff can issue you a PIN straight away.

Members with a valid Library Card may place requests on items which are on loan to other library members.  Loan items from any of our libraries can be delivered on request to whichever library you use. 

While you need a Library Card to borrow books, CDs, and DVDs, we have much more besides.  You may visit and browse through our collections, free of charge. You do not need to be a member to make use of many of our resources, such as Local Studies, Learning & Reference resources, newspapers & journals, or to attend any of the talks, readings, classes or other events which take place regularly in Cork City Libraries.  Use of these is free to the public.

You do not need to be a member to use library PCs, but there is a charge of €1 for a 30-minute session on a Libraries PC.