As per the current COVID-19 restrictions, all Yarra Plenty Regional Library branches are open for Click & Collect services only.

Due to these restrictions, our branches will close slightly earlier than usual, at 7.00pm, Monday – Thursday (except Whittlesea which will close at 5.00pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday and 7.00pm on Wednesday). See the opening hours for your local branch on our locations page.

The Mobile Library is currently offering a static Click & Collect service from 10.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, at 30 Main Hurstbridge Road Diamond Creek (at Community Centre).

All in-person events have been cancelled for the duration of the lockdown. Our 24/7 return chutes remain open however, all holds and item due dates have also been extended until after these restrictions end.

The Eltham Library Click & Collect service will be run by appointment only. Please contact the Eltham team on 03 9439 9266 to make your booking.

The Diamond Valley Click & Collect service and the Outreach Vehicle are currently closed.

Library Membership

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Yarra Plenty Regional Library provides free library membership to any person in Victoria, providing access to our wide range of books, DVDs, CDs, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more.

We also offer access to a variety of online resources, learning programs, and streaming services, along with our in-house and digital programs and services for members.

Getting your Library Card (Full Membership)

Once we return to full operation after COIVD-19 restrictions ease, there will be two ways to become a Full Library Member:

  1. Visit a YPRL branch or our Mobile Library to apply, and you will receive a card to use straight away!
  2. Apply for a Digital Membership and then take a form of your ID into a library branch to obtain your library card.

Benefits for ALL Library Members:

  • Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks
  • Download eMagazines
  • Unlimited streaming of documentaries and indie films
  • Unlimited access to online video tutorials
  • Learn languages and technological skills with online resources
  • Play educational games
  • Use of our website for quick and efficient item searches and to find recommended reading lists
  • Use of our internet-connected computers at any library branch
  • Use of printing or photocopying services within our branches (for a fee)
  • Access to free Wi-Fi at all of our branches
  • Attend events such as author talks, technology or craft workshops, and lots more
  • Borrow up to 30 items for 3 weeks at a time (including books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and items in 18 different languages)
  • Renew items online, at a library branch, or over the phone. If you forget, our system will automatically renew them on the due date (a maximum of two times)
  • There are no late fines accrued on any borrowed items
  • You can reserve 10 items at a time for collection at your preferred YPRL branch (we call these holds).

YPRL currently has four different types of memberships available: Full (adult or under 18), Digital, Temporary, and Organisational.

Digital Membership

Can't visit a branch and only wish to use our online resources?

Our Digital Membership gives you instant access.

Check out our Digital Membership option