Join the library
All Central Coast ratepayers and residents can enjoy the free library service provided by Central Coast Council. Membership is also available to those who work on the Central Coast but do not live in the area. Borrow books, audio books, music CDs, DVDs and magazines - there is sure to be something to suit all tastes in our extensive catalogue.
Find out more information on member's rights and responsibilities and read the library use guidelines.
Temporary borrowers
Residents of New South Wales who are visiting the area may become temporary members of the library. Temporary memberships will expire after 12 months.
Items for loan
Library members can borrow up to 20 items per membership card. These 20 items can be made up of any combination of the following:
- books
- audio books (CD or mp3)
- music CDs
- DVDs
- magazines
Members can borrow a combination of up to 10 eBooks/eAudio from each of our eResources platforms.
The borrowing period is:
- one week for magazines, "Fast Reads" and "Fast Flicks", items can be renewed twice but cannot be reserved.
- three weeks for all other material.
Items can be borrowed from and returned to any branch, or the Bookmobile. After-hours returns chutes are available at each branch.
Most items may be renewed twice (providing they have not been reserved by another customer). You can renew over the phone your local branch, or through the online catalogue.
Pickleball kits for loan
Did you know you can also hire free Pickleball kits from Bateau Bay, Kariong and Kincumber Libraries. This initiative, in collaboration with The NSW Office of Sport, aims to promote the availability of Pickleball on the Central Coast. Read Pickleball FAQ.
Fees and charges
| Library service | Charge |
| Lost and damaged library resources | Replacement cost per item (including $12.65 administration fee) |
| Audio Books – lost /damaged CDs | $9.10 per disc |
| Replacement library card | $3.00 |
| Inter-library loans | $8.30 when sourced from a NSW public library *Additional fees may apply as set by Libraries Australia for items sourced from outside the public library system or for urgent items |
| Photocopying/printing charges | A4 Black and white: 25c per page A4 Colour: $1.60 per page A3 Black and white: 70c per page A3 Colour: $2.65 per page |
How do I renew my items?
Items may be renewed in person, by telephone or online. Overdue items cannot be renewed online; you must visit one of the branches. Items can only be renewed once and then only if the item has not been reserved by another customer.
Please note: there is no renewal or reservation on Fast Reads.
How do I return my items when the library is closed?
All libraries have a return chute near the front entry.