Membership and Fees
Membership
- Membership is free to all people
- Complete the online membership form here
- You can read our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Member's undertakings here
- There is no age restriction on joining the library
- Your library card will entitle you to borrow from any public library in the Hurunui district. We have libraries in Amberley, Culverden, Cheviot, Hawarden, Hanmer Springs, Greta Valley, Leithfield, Conway Flat and Waiau
- You can also access online ebooks, eaudio books, emagazines and stream movies as part of your library membership
- Library membership cards should be presented to borrow from any library
- Lost or damaged membership cards may incur a cost for replacement
- You can join at any library or online. You will need to bring with you 2 forms of identification (proof of address and a photo ID)
Loan Policies
- Most items at all libraries can be borrowed for three weeks
- Magazines and DVDs are a one week issue
- Up to 20 items can be borrowed at one time
- Let us know if you require a longer loan time
Renewals
- Items can be renewed
- Renewals can be done online and telephone renewals are welcomed - ph 03 314 8980
- Renewal of overdue items may incur a charge
- Renewal of rental items will incur an additional rental charge
Fees and charges
Photocopying, printing and faxing | |
| Black and white photocopying A4 | per side $0.20 |
| Black and white photocopying A4 | 50 to 200 sheets – per side $0.15 |
| Black and white photocopying A4 | minimum 200 sheets – per side $0.10 |
| Black and white photocopying A3 | per side $0.40 |
| Colour photocopying A4 | per side $1.00 |
| Colour photocopying A4 | 50 to 200 sheets – per side $0.80 |
| Colour photocopying A4 | minimum 200 sheets – per side $0.60 |
| Colour photocopying A3 | per side $2.00 |
| Fax outward | overseas $5.00 |
| Fax outward | within NZ (0800 numbers free) $2.50 |
| Fax inward (plus relevant photocopying charges as above) | $2.00 |
| Laminating | Not available at all libraries. Cost varies with size of document. |
Library Membership and Borrowing Fees | |
| Adults and children | No charge |
| DVD or video (per item for a 1 week loan) | $2.00 |
| Hot favourites (reservation charge) | $1.00 |
| Inter-loan with reciprocal Library (other charges may apply) | $6.50 |
| Inter-loan with non-reciprocal Library (other charges may apply) | $14.00 |
Library fines | |
| Adults - 3 week loans (maximum fine $3.00 per item) | per week $1.00 |
| Adults - 1 week loans (maximum fine $3.00 per item) | per 2 days $1.00 |
| Children 12 years and younger | No charge |
| Children 13 years and older - 3 week loans (maximum fine $1.50 per item) | per week $0.50 |
| Children 13 years and older - 1 week loans (maximum fine $1.50 per item) | per 2 days $0.50 |
| Lost items (based on replacement item value) | minimum charge at $20.50 |
| Administrative Charge (for accounts sent by the Council’s finance department) | $20.50 |
| Room Hire (Amberley Library Only) | |
| History Room (seats 8 comfortably) | No charge |
| RSA Room (for larger gatherings) | Donation |
