Join the library
You can join the library by visiting any branch or registering online.
If you are under the age of 18 you must get the permission of a parent or guardian who must sign the membership form.
To join please bring photo ID and proof of address (e.g. a bill for gas, electricity, telephone, mobile phone; a bank statement, issued within the past 6 months) with you.
If you register online you will have one month to visit a branch – bringing photo ID and proof of address – and get your library card. Registering online entitles you to reserve one item at the time of registration.
You’ll find full details of membership in the Library Membership Information Leaflet.
Renewing your library membership
Your library account
Your library card also gives you a library account that lets you request and reserve materials online. To access your account you will need to enter your Borrower ID (the long number on your library card) and your Personal Identification Number (PIN).
You can request a PIN online or at your library.
If you register your email address to your library account you can:
- receive a reminder when your books are overdue
- receive a reminder when your library membership is up for renewal
- be notified by email when an item you requested is ready for collection.
To register an email address, login to your library account and select ‘personal details’. Enter (or amend) your email address. Once your email address is added you will receive an email confirmation email. Please follow the instructions to confirm your email address.
Borrowing and returning
As a member of the library you can borrow up to 12 items for three weeks. This includes books, DVDs and audiobooks.
Borrow and return items using the self-service kiosks in all libraries, or by using the library app.
Items borrowed can be returned to any public library in Ireland.
Using our online services you can also borrow up to five eBooks and five eAudiobooks for three weeks, fifty digital magazines and newspapers and unlimited graphic novels and comics for two weeks.
Renewing
Reserving an Item
Charges
Membership of the libraries is completely free.
There is no charge for requests for items in the catalogue.
Since January 2019, library members have not had to pay fines for overdue items and any pre-existing fines are not collected.
Photocopying and printing
For information on charges for printing and photocopying see Printing Services.
The Monaghan County Libraries Mobile App
The library app gives you a quick and easy way to manage your account and search the library catalogue on your smart phone or tablet. Once you’re a member you can use the app to:
- access and manage your library account
- issue and return items
- reserve and renew items
- locate your nearest branch library and see its opening hours
- view a list of upcoming library events
- download eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eComics and eGraphic novels
- access online resources
You can download the app for Google Play – Android .
If you have any other questions about using Monaghan County Libraries visit our FAQs page.