Search Accessibility Tools Essex Libraries Facilities and charges Join the library Join the library Join online Join online Completing the registration form is free and easy and will give you a temporary membership. You will receive a registration number by email and will be able to: search the library catalogue immediately, however you will need a permanent library card to reserve items access e-books, e-audio, e-newspapers and e-magazines through BorrowBox, Libby and PressReader. Take your registration number into your local library if you want to: collect your library card change your membership type - if child, young adult, memory, access or friends and family membership is more appropriate take advantage of the full range of library services. Please note: You will need to bring some identification with your name and address on it, such as a driving licence, bank statement or recent utility bill. Join at the library Join your local library Pop along to your local library where you will be given membership and your library card. You will need to bring some identification with your name and address on it, such as a driving licence, bank statement or recent utility bill. Children (aged 11 and under) and young adults (aged 12-16) should be accompanied by a parent or guardian when joining the library (or when collecting their card, having joined online). Please note: You can’t join the library over the phone. Lost library card or reactivate account You will need to come into a library to get a replacement card or to reactivate your account. You must bring identification with your name and address on it such as a driving licence, bank statement or recent utility bill. There is a charge of £1.15 for replacing lost or damaged library cards. Update your account details You can update your contact details or password by logging into your account on the Essex Libraries catalogue. Was this page useful? Give feedback about this page (opens in a new window) Related pages Library locations and opening times Library cards and membership types Find a book, CD or DVD Reference and courses online Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook View our YouTube channel View our LinkedIn © Essex County Council 2021 Contact us Accessibility Privacy and data protection Terms and conditions Our website uses cookies, these are small files of letters and numbers that are put on your device to improve your experience on the site. To find out more about our use of cookies please visit our Privacy and cookies policy. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. I understand