You can join the library online or you can visit any of our branches to present your ID and proof of address. 

No, it is free to join. 

There are six libraries on the Northern Beaches located in Belrose, Dee Why, Forestville, Manly, Mona Vale and Warringah Mall. 

You can borrow up to 30 items and most items can be borrowed for three weeks. Some popular fiction titles are 10-day loans and various reference titles are 7-day loans.

Your items can be returned to any of our six branches. 

Renewals can be made online, through your library app, in branch or over the phone.

Our Read Now and Back in 10 (10-day loan) items cannot be renewed. Other items can be renewed once for a three week period from the renewal date, unless the title has been requested by another borrower.

Your library pin is a six digit combination. 

If you've forgotten your pin, you can reset your pin online. Alternatively, you can contact us or ask a staff member on your next library visit. 

An overdue fee for a single item is calculated at 30 cents each day the item is overdue. This will accumulate until the fee reaches $10.00. You will be unable to borrow, renew or place a hold on any item until your overdue fees are reduced to less than $10.00.

Fees can be paid by credit card or eftpos at any of our branches or online via your library account. Simply login to your account and follow the links to find and pay for your charges using a Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card.

If you think you may have lost an item, contact your branch as soon as possible in order to extend your loan, allowing time to find the item. 

If an item can not be found, or is damaged, you will be required to pay the original cost of the item plus a $6 processing fee. Please contact your branch for further information. 

You can suggest an item for our collection by completing our online form, or asking in branch. 

Unfortunately we are unable to accept donations. 

Charitable organisations may accept donations however it is best to check prior to donating as all titles may not be accepted. We recommend checking with Lifeline Australia, The Salvation Army or Australian Books for Children of Africa.

A Justice of the Peace service is available at all branch libraries. Check the calendar for days and times convenient to you. No bookings are required, but we encourage you to call the appropriate library to confirm a volunteer JP is available on the day you plan to visit.

All of our branches provide free Wi-Fi and computer access. Printing, copying and scanning facilities are charged as follows - 

• Photocopy BW A4 - 20c per page
• Photocopy Colour A4 - $2.00 per page
• Photocopy BW A3 - 40c per page
• Photocopy Colour A3 - $3.00 per page
• Scanning - Free per scan (up to 50MB)

We have a range of children's programs available at all branch libraries. These programs are free and run during NSW school terms. Unless indicated, no bookings are required.

For more information about our early literacy programs including Baby Bounce, Rhyme Time and Story Time, please visit the What's On page. 

Our eLibrary includes eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines, as well as many research databases and online tutorials. All these services can be accessed via the library website and are free with your Northern Beaches Library card. 

Yes, a returns chute is available at every library branch. 

Yes. For an item that is available at any of our library branches, it is free to have it transferred. Our courier travels between branches regularly Monday to Friday. 

If we don't have the item you want, we would welcome your suggestion for purchase or you may request an item from another library service.