Libraries

What can I access with library membership?

When you sign up to become a Hartlepool library member you receive access to library services and a range of community hub services across our seven locations

Within the library you can access: 

Age Book borrowing
Under 13 Up to 6 children's books for a period of three weeks
13 to 16 years Up to 10 items including non-fiction, teenage and children's fiction for a period of three weeks
17 years and over Up to 10 items including all non-fiction, all fiction and audiobooks for a period of three weeks
Groups and registered childminders If you run a special group - for example a playgroup - or if you are a registered childminder, you are entitled to a deposit collection allowing up to 20 books for an extended loan period.
  • online services such as ebooks, eaudiobooks and emagazines through the BorrowBox app