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Tasmanian Library Membership Available to Tourists

 Did you know that tourists in Tasmania may apply in person for a three-month membership at any of our libraries?

 

Hard cover books

This membership entitles you to borrow physical items such as books, magazines and DVDs  - and return them to any of the state's libraries.

A variety of services are also provided by our libraries, including computers, Wi-Fi, printing, photocopying, and scanning

Borrowing

As a member, you can borrow up to 15 physical items (maximum of 2 console games), have up to 15 holds on physical items, search library catalogue, download eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines and access a variety of online resources.

Loan periods are:

  • Books, CDs, DVDs and games: 3 weeks
  • Magazines (physical): 1 week
  •  New Release Express Service: 1 week
  •  eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines: Up to 21 days


Returning loans

Loans can be returned to any of the state's libraries, many of which have after-hours return chutes – check the operating hours of the return chute of your local library.

 

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