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Join the Library and download the Libraries SA App

Libraries SA AppJoin the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Library Service and enjoy free access to thousands of books, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and more through the Libraries SA ‘one card’ network. Find out how below

With one free membership, you can:

  • Borrow and return items at over 130 public libraries across South Australia
  • Access digital resources anytime through our website or the Libraries SA App
  • Reserve items, track loans, and manage your account on the go.

Anyone living in South Australia can join our library service.

If you are visiting the state and would like to use the library while you are here, bring in some photo ID and as a 'visitor member' you can borrow up to five items.

Join online now

You can register for membership through our online catalogue or through the LibrariesSA app.

This will give you immediate access to our Digital Library which includes access to eBook and eAudiobook collections, online magazines, newspapers, movie streaming, online training and more. 

If you want to borrow physical items, we require you to show us identification (ID) that shows your name, current address and date of birth. 

You can place holds on up to five items before we see your ID. 

To complete your registration, visit any of our three library branches

Register now

Join in person

You can register for membership at any of our three library branches.

To join the Library you will need to:

  • show personal identification with your photo and current address
  • bring along a parent or guardian if you are under 18 years of age
  • agree to the Library's Conditions of Library Membership

If you are visiting South Australia and would like to use our services during your travels, bring in some photo identification and we can provide you with a temporary membership.

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Discover all the experiences, events and collections your library has to offer.

Libraries SA App for smart phones and tablets Libraries sa app

  • use your phone as a library card - store your membership number and barcode
  • search the catalogue and place holds
  • scan any book, DVD or CD barcode to see if it's in our libraries
  • manage your checkouts and loans (eg. extended loan) with a few clicks.

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