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1300 366 244You can sign up for a Library Membership online by completing the Wellington Library Registration Form.
Search our collection, place holds and manage your existing account by logging in to the online library catalogue.
Anyone with proof of residential address who agrees to the Terms of Borrowing and Membership below may become a member. Children and young adults under 18 years of age require the signature of parent or guardian to become a member. You must present your membership card to borrow resources or to verify access to our online resources.
Library Membership is available for individuals, organisations and external book clubs.
Resources available:
See the Library Catalogue and Account login page for more information.
Wellington Libraries are no longer collecting overdue fines on any library items, including books and DVDs. If you have an overdue item that you have avoided returning due to overdue fees, please contact your nearest library branch or email library@wellington.vic.gov.au and we can help.
Charges will still be in place for lost or damaged books, please see Fees and Charges below for more information.
Wellington Libraries are part of the Libraries Victoria Consortium and the One Card system. This means our members can borrow or reserve items from any Libraries Victoria branch at no cost. You can also visit other branches in person or access free eResources with your Wellington Libraries membership.
Please be aware that weekly deliveries that may cause slightly longer wait times, a limit of 20 holds per user, and items less than six months old not being available.
Your Wellington Libraries card can be used at selected One Card libraries. Please speak with staff for more information.
Inter-Library loans enable you to borrow resources in Victorian and interstate libraries.
Please ensure you have searched for an item at all Libraries Victoria libraries in our own library catalogue before requesting it with an inter-library loan from elsewhere.
Fees may apply.
Wellington Libraries offers meeting rooms and exhibition spaces for hire at selected branches. Community groups can use these spaces free of charge, while fees apply to businesses, organisations and private bookings.
Please see the Fees and Charges section below for pricing.
For bookings and enquiries:
If your local library is closed, you may contact the Library Headquarters on (03) 5142 3146.
Membership for those without a valid residential ID.
Facilities are available at all branches at costs identified in the table below.
Cash or invoice payment only.
Cash or invoice payment only.
A Library card must be presented to borrow items, as it assures accuracy of your records. A change of name, address or contact details must be notified as soon as possible. An email address helps us contact you and reduce costs.
By signing the back of the library card, you are subject to Local Law No. 3 of Wellington Shire Council and agree to abide by the following conditions:
In accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014, the Wellington Shire Library only collects personal information necessary to provide you with Library services.
This information allows us to keep track of our resources, to contact you about holds or remind you of overdue loans. We cannot provide Library services without the provision of this information.
We will not disclose your personal information to a third party, including State bodies or authorities (without your consent), except for borrowing of items from other Libraries Victoria libraries, or if the release is authorised by law. Patron details are only accessible to staff when providing Library Services.
You can inspect your patron records by entering your barcode number via the My Account link on the online Catalogue.
You can borrow up to 30 items for 4 weeks (6 weeks for remote Outreach patrons).
Up to 20 items can be placed on hold, and items can be renewed once before their due date, by phone during opening hours, or via the online library catalogue 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You cannot renew items on loan and reserved by another member.
Charges apply to lost items, printing, covering and replacement of lost books, see our Library Services and Membership page for details.
Access is free, bookings are required. All users must comply with the guidelines below.
The library has free computers available for patron use, which includes word processing, spread-sheet, database and presentations software. Guest passes are available for visiting users. Booking can be made at specific times in person or over the phone.
Users must agree to the Terms and Conditions of use before computers can be accessed.
Our staff can provide general assistance if you are having difficulties; however, time constraints mean that staff are not able to provide tutoring on computers.
Wireless connections are available for free, 24/7 at all branches. Anyone can connect to this public network after accepting the terms of use displayed on the screen.
Self-serve printing and photocopying services are available at our libraries. Printing fees apply with the following options available:
Our printers can accommodate specialty paper; however, this needs to be supplied by the user.
Laminating in A4 and A3 are also available. Fees apply.
All libraries have free scanning facilities with the ability to scan to email or USB drive.
A microfilm reader is available at Sale Library to view old newspapers