Due to the COVID-19 restrictions currently in place, YPRL branches will only open for contactless Click & Collect services until restrictions ease.

Branches are open a little later than normal on Monday – Friday, at 9.30am, and close a little later, at 7.00pm, Monday – Thursday (with Whittlesea and Diamond Valley close earlier on some days).

Unfortunately the Outreach Vehicle will not be operating throughout the lockdown.

The Mobile Library has encountered an issue and will be off the road until we're able to resolve it. We will be servicing the Mobile Library stops with our Outreach Vehicle until the Mobile Library is repaired.

Our 24/7 return chutes remain open, all item due dates have been extended until after restrictions end, and users may continue to place holds on the collection.

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
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