Joining the library is completely free of charge. When you join, become a member of every library in Ireland, meaning you can access a national collection that boasts millions of items including books, comics, video games, DVDs, assistive technologies, sensory toys and audiobooks. If your local branch doesn’t have an item, they will order it from a branch that does, and you will be notified when it arrives.
You are also entitled to FREE 3D printing, FREE PC access, FREE Wi-Fi, FREE apps, FREE online courses, FREE self-improving talks, FREE author readings, FREE children’s events and activities, FREE newspapers, FREE magazines and FREE book clubs.
How do I Join the Library?
It couldn’t be easier. You can do it online by clicking the “Join Online” button right now or, if you prefer, pay a visit to your local branch and fill out a short registration form.
While you are there, have a chat with staff about our range of services and find out about upcoming events in your local branch and throughout the county.
You can join the library by popping into your local branch, or you can sign up online by visiting our Online Portal.
After signing up online, you can visit your local branch to collect your library card. Signing up online gives you access to our Online Services.
Yes, you can. Just go to the Online Portal, log in, select “Current Loans” and then select whatever items you would like to renew.
You can borrow up to 12 items for a period of 3 weeks. You can renew these items twice to give a total loan period of 9 weeks. After this, items must be returned or your account will enter “debarred” status which limits your access to library services.
Since January 2019 there are NO FEES. That means there are no more registration fees, no more fines for overdue items and, a more recent addition, no more charges for using our public PCs.
By joining your local branch, you are now a member of every library in the country and, consequently, you can access the collections of every library in the country. To order the book you want from another library, just ask staff in your local branch or, alternatively, you can order it yourself using the Online Portal. Just search for the title, place a reservation and then select where you want to collect it from.
Your library membership grants you free access to the following apps available from either the App Store or Google Play.
Once you have downloaded the apps to your device, all you need to access them are your Library Barcode number and PIN. If you have any trouble, contact staff in your local branch, and they will help you to get set up.
You can access Universal Class, our online learning platform that includes an ever-expanding catalogue of over 600 FREE courses. You can also access Transparent Language Online, our FREE language learning resource. Choose from over 150 languages and get learning today. All you need is your Library Barcode number and PIN.
You can send items to printers in your local branch via email or using the PrinterOn app. For more details go here.
For a full list of what’s happening in our branches throughout the county visit our “Events” page here. You can also follow us on Facebook for regular updates about upcoming events.
All our branches have a collection of local history books. Just ask at your local library and they will help you out. We also provide a local history service via our Tipperary Studies department. Visit their website at www.tipperarystudies.ie for more information.
For more links visit our Local History section.
Ordering class sets for schools couldn’t be easier. You just need to e-mail Gemma, the head of our Schools section at gemma.larkin@tipperarycoco.ie. Please make sure to include: