Library membership
Join the library online for free.
To allow essential maintenance be carried out, West Lothian Libraries online membership application form, library catalogue, library accounts and click & collect service will be unavailable from 8pm on Monday 12th June until 6am on Tuesday 13th June. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Please note this application process is for 'NEW' membership applications only. If you wish to log into your library account please use West Lothian - Online Catalogue (opens new window) and use either the 'Log In' or 'My Account tab' at the top of the page. You will need your library membership number and PIN. If you have forgotten your log in details please email library.info@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window)
- Please read the Library Membership Regulations including Child Membership [151KB] and Data Protection and GDPR before completing the online application.
If you require assistance completing the online application please email library.info@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window) .
To complete your membership and become a full library member, please visit any West Lothian library within 28 days, with 2 forms of identification (one must show your address). You will then receive your membership card and key fob and will have full access to all West Lothian libraries resources. If you are under 16 please ask your parent or guardian to complete the form and membership process. Please note; a parent/carer must be present when a junior library membership card (under 16 years old) is being collected from a library.
Alternatively, you can remain a Digital only member without visiting a library to complete the full membership process. This will immediately allow you to register to receive our digital resources which are available 24/7 and offers e-Books, e-Talking books and e-Magazines, full instructions can be found on the following webpages: e-Books, e-Audio/Talking books & e-Magazines & . Simply register either via the websites or download the Apps to your device then register with your library membership number and PIN and start downloading. You do not need to visit a library with identification to remain a Digital only member, however you will be unable to borrow books or any other physical library stock from any of our libraries. At any time, should you wish to begin borrowing physical stock from our libraries, please complete your membership by visiting any West Lothian library with 2 forms of identification as advised above.
You can also register in person in any West Lothian library, all you need to take with you is your identification as detailed above and our friendly library staff will complete your application with you.
West Lothian libraries offer a huge variety of services including: Free WiFi, Free PC access, Bookbug sessions, Storytime sessions, Lego clubs, Craft sessions, Book groups, Free hearing aid batteries, Homebound service and much more. Assistive technology including large character keyboards and Boardmaker is available in every library.
