Joining the library

A library card gives you free access to hundreds of thousands of physical titles and our eLibrary, as well as research resources and access to our PCs in libraries.

You can apply for a free library card if you:

  • live in Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire or Essex
  • study in, work in or visit Suffolk, but don't live here

If you are unable to provide proof of address we can give you an Instant Access card. With an Instant Access card you can:

  • borrow up to three books from any Suffolk library
  • use all our online services and library computers
  • borrow titles from the eLibrary

Get an Instant Access card by visiting any library in Suffolk.

Library card FAQs

Support your library
Join the library
Sign up for a free library card and get access to physical titles, our eLibrary services and more.
Sign up
Volunteer with us
Learn new skills, meet new people and make a real contribution to your community.
Volunteer
Explore our vacancies
Read about our latest vacancies and apply online.
Join us