Which membership is best for you?
Utrecht Public Library is a place where you can read, borrow items and acquire knowledge. It’s also a place where you can work, hold meetings, study and relax. Together with the inhabitants of Utrecht and (local) partners, we organise hundreds of activities every month - ranging from film and theatre and from making music and doing crafts in the Atelier, to visiting a language café or participating in a seniors evening. We have plenty for young and old.
Always close by
Utrecht Library is open seven days a week. With 13 branches in the region, you’ll always find a library close by. We look forward to welcoming you.
Want to get more out of your library visit? Then become a member!
You can always visit Utrecht Library to read, relax and meet other people. Would you like to get even more out of the library? Then become a member. You’re sure to find a membership option that’s right for you.
The membership you choose depends on how often you borrow items and whether, for instance, you want to use the computer.
Benefits for members
- borrow and return items at all library branches in Utrecht
- borrow books, e-books, audiobooks, films and television series free of charge
- reserve and extend items online for free
- use the internet or the computer free of charge or at a discount
- participate in up to 5,000 Utrecht Library activities per year free of charge or at a discount
Under 18 | Jeugd | Free
No limit on items read or borrowed
• No limit on items borrowed
• Unlimited e-books and audiobooks
• No reservation fee at Utrecht Public Library
• 1 hour of free computer use per day
18 to 25 | Jong | Annual fee €28
Low-cost, many features
• No limit on items borrowed
• Up to 6 e-books and 6 audiobooks per year
• No reservation fee at Utrecht Public Library
• 4 hours of free computer use per day
Standard / Flex | Standaard / Flex | Annual fee €60
Full membership
• No limit on items borrowed
• Unlimited e-books and audiobooks
• No reservation fee at Utrecht Public Library
• 4 hours of free computer use per day
• Take Flex and pay quarterly fee of €15
Light | Klein | Annual fee €37,50
For occasional lenders
• Borrow up to 20 items per year
• Up to 6 e-books and 6 audiobooks per year
• No reservation fee at Utrecht Public Library
• 1 hour of free computer use per day
NUpas
Borrow without a subscription
- € 2 borrow fee for one item
- 50% discount on printing charges and computer use
- Reserve a workplace free of charge
- One-off library card fee of € 2.50
- Top up your card with any amount
- For sale at the information desk or go to the website
Standard Digital | Digitaal standaard | Annual fee €42
On smartphone, e-reader or tablet
• from 18
• unlimited e-books and audiobooks
E-books
You can download an e-book onto your device for 21 days. After 21 days it will no longer open. E-books cannot be renewed at present, but it is possible to borrow them again.
Register online
You can register online (except Standard and Light Digital memberships) or at the Library. Be sure to bring a valid passport, ID or driving license on your first visit. Membership is for one year (except Flex membership) and is extended automatically.
As a member you are entitled to…
- Borrow up to 10 items simultaneously for 3 weeks each. Sprinters are available for 1 week.
- Renew borrowed items twice (unless reserved).
- Borrow and return at any public library in Utrecht province, except Nieuwegein.
- Take free online courses.
- 50% discount on printing and photocopying charges.
The Bibliotheek Wise app
Reserve and renew anytime, anywhere. The Library on your phone. Download the Bibliotheek Wise app: