Join the library - it's free
Library membership is available free to any resident of Queensland who is able to provide proof of their residential address.
You can join in person at any of our library branches by presenting proof of your name and current address. There is no minimum age for joining, but those under the age of 16 years require a signature from their parent or guardian.
Online membership
Online membership provides access to our electronic resources such as eBooks and eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eComics, eMusic, video streaming services, online learning platforms, online databases, and more. Online memberships are free and you can join here.
Borrowing without your library card
You may borrow using your library card or proof of name and address. Please take care of your card and don't lend it to another person, as the owner of the card is responsible for items issued to the card.
Use the Toowoomba Region Libraries app.
Lost card
If you lose your card, please notify the library immediately to arrange a replacement card.
Item limit
Members may borrow a maximum of 20 physical items, this can be a combination of items such as books, magazines, DVD, CDs or CD Books.
Returning items
The general loan period is 28 days for most items, with a maximum of two renewals.
All of our libraries have an after-hours returns chute available year-round.
Renewing items
Most of our physical items may be renewed a maximum of two times.
Where possible, our library system will automatically renew your loans two times. If your item has other customer reservations waiting, your loan will not be eligible for renewal. A loan reminder notice will be sent to you for any items that are not eligible to be renewed.
If your items are not overdue or reserved by another customer, you can renew an item up to two times by:
Reservations
You may reserve any item:
We will let you know when the item is ready, and we will hold it for you for one week. We will contact you via your preferred method of contact.
Request an item
Login and make a request via our online catalogue or the Toowoomba Region Libraries app. We can attempt to purchase your item or source it from another library service via an inter-library loan. Some charges may apply for inter-library loans. If that is the case, we will check with you first to see if you would like us to proceed sourcing the item.
Updating your address
Change your details online or advise your local library
Overdue items
If library items are overdue, we will issue an overdue notice to you via your preferred communication method, but the responsibility is always on you to return the books on time and in good condition.
If you fail to return the overdue items, a further notice will be issued to you, a replacement charge will be payable, and borrowing privileges may be suspended until the items are paid for or returned in good condition.