How to join
Find the membership type that best suits you below and follow the link to join online.
Types of membership
Choose this option if you only wish to access free to download e-books, e-audio books, newspapers, magazines and electronic subscription databases.
Proof of ID or residential address is not needed.
Can be changed into a full membership at a later date.
Full membership - Rotorua residents
Full membership entitles you to borrow books, magazines, DVDs, access to our Heritage resources and online databases, and is free to all Rotorua residents.
- if you are 18 years of age or over
- have proof of your residential address
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- Your parent/guardian needs to produce their current Rotorua Library card and proof of current address.
- At age 18, you will need to complete your own adult registration.
- You will have access all library resources other than any age-rated DVDs, etc.
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Visitor Card
For visitors and their families who would like to borrow whilst on holiday, attending a conference or are temporaily working in Rotorua for a short time.
- $10 charge per month
- Provide proof of ID
Library to You Home Delivery
Read about this service HERE
School class or organisation card
Full membership - Bay of Plenty Residents
OneCard holders
Residents of Kawerau, Opotiki, Taupō, Western Bay of Plenty and Whakatane
Your current library card can be used.
Free membership.
Must return books to Library they are borrowed from.
Tauranga residents
- Provide signed ID and proof of your current address OR provide current library card.
- Free membership.
- Must return books to Library they are borrowed from.
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