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Membership
Membership is free to all people living or paying rates within the Hurunui District. Membership is funded through Council rates.
- A subscription or temporary membership is available
- There is no age restriction on joining the library
- Your library card will entitle you to borrow from any public library in the district.
Returns can be made at any of the following libraries: the District Library (Amberley), Amuri (Culverden), Cheviot, Hawarden, and Hanmer Springs
Cards must be presented to borrow from the District Library - other libraries may have alternative arrangements
Lost or damaged membership cards may incur a cost for replacement
For full membership conditions click here
You can join at any library. You will need to bring with you 2 forms of identity (preferrably one with a photo) and proof of your address (utilities account or similar that is less than 3 months old).
Membership forms are availalbe at the libraries or you can click here to view online.
Loan Policies
Most items at all libraries have a loan period of three weeks.
Magazines are one week issue at some libraries
Audio-visual items tagged ‘Hot Favourites’ are issued for one week
Up to 20 items can be borrowed at one time
Renewals
Items can be renewed twice if not reserved by others
Telephone renewals are welcomed - ph 03 314 8980
Renewal of overdue items may incur a charge
Renewal of rental items will incur an additional rental charge
Rental
There are rental charges on Music CDs, DVDs and videos.