Join the Library

For permanent residents, it is free to join the library and get access to all our great resources.

Who can join?

You can join Tasman District Libraries if:

  • You live permanently in the Tasman District, Nelson City or Marlborough District; or
  • You pay rates to the Tasman District Council; or
  • You attend an educational institution in the Tasman district.

Digital membership

You can join online and start using our e-Resources straight away. There is a great range of e-Books, e-Audio books, newspapers, magazines and movies available to you FREE. Click here for more information.

If you are 18 years or older and you live permanently, or own property, in the Tasman District, or live in Nelson City or the Marlborough District you may complete the online sign-up form below and receive a one-year Digital Membership allowing you to access all our e-resources.

Holiday membership

If you are visiting our beautiful district for less than 6 months, and are over 18 years old, you can join our library for a subscription fee of $10.00 for a 4-week membership period.

This membership can be renewed again for a further period and subscription fee.

You will need to show personal identification such as your passport or Drivers Licence and provide address details of both your home and where you are staying in Tasman District.

Your Holiday Membership allows you borrow up to 10 items at any one time.

How do I join?

You can sign-up at any of our library branches or complete the online sign-up form. When joining you will need to show personal identification.

Acceptable Identification

  • Current Driver's Licence (NZ or overseas)
  • Current New Zealand Firearms Licence
  • Current Passport (NZ or overseas)
  • Current New Zealand Government ID (e.g. NZ Armed forces ID, NZ Police ID)
  • Current New Zealand Student ID

If you sign-up online you will be issued with a temporary membership number, you will need to visit the library within three weeks to show us your personal identification.

Conditions of membership

I apply for a library card and agree as a library member or as a guarantor to:

  • see that all items borrowed from the library are returned by the due date
  • notify change of address and card loss immediately
  • pay all overdue, damage or replacement charges incurred
  • allow my personal information to be used in accordance with Tasman District Libraries Privacy Statement
I agree that the information provided at registration is correct.

Acceptance and online sign-up form

Click below to accept our library conditions and proceed to the sign-up form. Completion of the sign-up form as well as the signature on the issued library card indicates acceptance of our conditions.

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