Join a library

Joining the library is easy, membership is free and you can use your library card in any Solihull library and use our online services.

Join a library online

You can also visit any library in Solihull to join in person. You will need to provide 1 form of identification that shows your name and address.

If you are under 13 a parent or guardian must act as guarantor before you can borrow any items.

Library services

When you join Solihull libraries, you can:

• reserve and renew items online
• use all the resources of the 24/7 library and download eBooks and eMagazines and eNewspapers
• access computers and the internet, all our libraries have computers with free internet access
• borrow items from any Solihull library

Borrowing

Adults can borrow up to:

• 10 books (3 week loan)
• 6 CDs (1 week loan)
• 6 DVDs (1 week loan)
• 10 Audiobooks (3 week loan)

Children and teenagers can borrow up to:

• 10 books (3 week loan)
• 6 CDs (1 week loan)
• 6 children's DVDs (1 week loan)
• 10 Audiobooks (3 week loan)

Renewal

You can renew items by:

• using the online library catalogue
• calling 0121 704 8400
• visiting your local library

You may not be able to renew items if they have been reserved by another customer.

Fees and charges

View our library charges for 2018-19.