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Library members can borrow as many items as they like from our collection, which is the largest lending collection of all public libraries in Victoria. 

The standard loan period is 3 weeks. You can renew or extend a loan 3 times as long as no one else has reserved it. Find out more about renewing.

Borrow books, magazines, CDs and DVDs at the library

Bring your library card to a library branch.

Select your items and borrow them at the self-serve kiosks or the customer service desk.

Download or stream eresources 

Library members can stream or download a variety of online resources including movies, music, online learning tools, newspapers and magazines, journals and articles, family history and children's content including books and films.

To find out how access our online resources, see Collections.

Our library staff can also help you get started using online resources.

Borrow the Most Wanted books

Our Most Wanted collection is a changing selection of recent fiction and non-fiction releases, award winners, best sellers and popular books. 

All Boroondara libraries have a Most Wanted display stand with a selection of titles for immediate loan. 

These are available for one-week loans, with no renewals or reservations. 

You may only borrow 2 Most Wanted titles at a time.

Visit our online catalogue to view current titles in our Most Wanted collection.

Items for use in the library only

Items for use in the library only include: