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Welcome to Meath County Council Library Service.
Membership of the library is free for everyone.
You can join at any age but children and young people under the age of 18 must get the permission of a parent or guardian to join the library. Parents/guardians are responsible for their children in the library, and for their children’s selections and use of library materials and services, including access to the internet and online resources.
Joining the library gives you access to lots of great services which include:
Online Resources | Local Studies | Schools Service | Library Events
Computer/Internet Facilities | Community Group Services | Magic Table
In order to get a library card, you need to complete an application form.
If you choose to submit the form online, you need to visit any Meath library and produce photographic identification and proof of your current address to activate your membership.
Your card and the PIN for online services is individual to you and may not be used by anyone else.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your PIN is not shared with anyone else, written on your library card or stored anywhere that would compromise the safety of your PIN.
Children and young people under the age of 18 must have the permission of a parent/guardian to join the library and a parent/guardian must accept the terms and conditions of membership on their behalf.
You may borrow up to 12 items for 3 weeks. It may be possible to renew items for a longer period.
Library cards can be used in any library in Meath and also in any other public library nationwide.
When a child or young person is eligible to change borrower category from a Child membership to a Young Adult (12-14), or a Young Adult (12-14) to a Young Adult (15-17) membership, parents/guardians must accept the terms and conditions of membership on their behalf.
How long does my membership last?
Your library membership lasts for one year. You can renew your membership by contacting your local library or through your online account.
What services can I access?
Library membership allows you to use library services as follows:
Adult Members
Adult members can access all library collections, services and can use the internet*.
Young Adult (15-17)
Members aged 15-17 can access all library collections, DVDs up to 15 rating, and can use the internet*.
Young Adult (12-14)
Members aged 12 – 14 can access the children’s and young adult collections, DVDs up to a 12 rating, and can use children’s internet services.*
Children (under 12)
Members aged under 12 can access the children’s library, DVDs up to a PG rating, and children’s internet services.*
What other conditions do I have to follow?
Your library card is individual to you and may not be used by anyone else.
Bring your card to the library every time you visit.
You are asked to advise library staff as soon as possible of any changes in your membership details or if you lose your library card.
You must at all times observe your library‘s code of conduct while using the library facilities and comply with the conditions of the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000.
Lost or damaged adult items must be paid for or replaced.
Library Policies may be viewed on our website.