North Ayrshire Library and Information Service

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My Library

How do I join the library?

Where do I get a form?
Forms are available from your local library. If you are under 16 you will have to have your parents/carers (including grandparents/other relatives aged over 16) come to the library to complete one for you.

What proof of ID will be needed?
Two proofs of ID are required. We will need official proof of your address. Items such as a drivers licence and utility bills will be fine. Parents of children under 16 years old will need to provide the same.

How much does it cost to join the library?
It is free to join the library. There is a minimal cost to replace a ticket if you have lost one and some of the items have a minimal hire charge. Children under 12 do not get fined if their book is late.

What Can I borrow?
Up to six items: fiction books, non-fiction books, graphic novels, CDs*, DVDs* and PS2 games* and talking books. *aged 12 or over, but only 2 at a time. PS2 games 1 at a time.

Can I use the computers?
If you are over 9 you will need to have your parents complete a computer consent form. These are available from your local library. Children under 9 need to have a parent present while using the computer.

What are the different categories of books?

8 years and under

9 - 12 years

12 - 14 years

15 and over

All Non-Fiction books are grouped together in the library and arranged by using the Dewey Decimal System including Homework Books which have been bought to support topics in North Ayrshire schools. Most libraries have talking books which are CDs with stories you can listen to. Some libraries have comic books too.

Library Opening Hours

Irvine, Kilwinning, Largs, Saltcoats
Monday and Tuesday 9am - 7.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm (except Kilwinning)
Thursday and Friday 9am - 7.30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Ardrossan, Beith, Bourtreehill, Dalry, Dreghorn, Kilbirnie, Beattie Library (Stevenston) and West Kilbride
Monday 1pm - 5pm and 6pm - 7.30pm
Tuesday 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5.30pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 1pm - 5pm and 6pm - 7.30pm
Friday 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5.30pm
Saturday 10am 1pm and 2pm - 5pm

Arran Library
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7.30pm
Friday 10am - 7.30pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Millport Library
Tuesday 1.45pm - 5pm and 5.30pm - 7.15pm
Thursday 3.30pm - 5pm and 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Skelmorlie
Monday 1pm - 5pm and 6pm - 7.30pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm and 6pm - 7.30pm

Springside
Monday 6pm - 7.30pm
Tuesday 2pm - 5pm
Thursday 6pm - 7.30pm
Friday 2pm - 5pm

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