Library membership
Joining is free
Joining your local Idea Store or library is easy and FREE. Just
visit one of our Idea Stores or libraries and complete the
application form for membership. You will need to provide proof of
your name and address - this could be a driving licence, a medical
card, a utility bill or any official communication that you have
recently received.
There is no minimum age to join your local Idea Store or
library. Membership is open to anyone who has a permanent
address.
Membership
You can borrow items as soon as you join and enjoy free access
to the Internet and our
24 hour library.
You can borrow up to 12 items for three weeks including a
maximum of 4 audio visual items. If items are returned late
you will have to pay a fine. Books may be renewed up to 5
times if there are no outstanding reservations attached; you can
renew a DVD or CD only once.
Library charges and fines
Online Catalogue
The user friendly online catalogue gives you details of all
titles in stock in Tower Hamlets and our London Libraries
Consortium partners.
Visit the
Online Catalogue
You will find details of books, CDs, DVDs, language courses and
maps.
You can check your borrower information and renew items on loan
via the Online Catalogue from the 'Personal Record' menu. You are
required to log-in and will need a PIN number to do this: staff in
any library or Idea Store will be pleased to provide you with your
PIN number.
eLibrary
Discover our range of audio books and eBooks
available to download from our
eLibrary.