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Who is eligible for a card?

All children in care aged 0-18 are eligible for a free Suffolk Community Libraries card.
This looks exactly the same as an ordinary library card, but:

• They won’t incur charges for overdue or lost items
• They won’t have to pay for a replacement card if they lose it

Children can also use their library cards to borrow up to 20 books and 6 audiobooks at a time. They can also:

• Download or stream free audiobooks, music and films
• Access thousands of ebooks, magazines and newspapers
• Access our online reference collection including Britannica – perfect for homework

As well as all the other things you can do with a Suffolk Community Libraries card.

Welcome packs

Children in long-term care are entitled to a welcome pack alongside their library card. Each pack includes a free book, as well as information about events and activities in libraries they can get involved with.

If you are a carer looking after a child in long term care or their support worker you can register them for a library card and a welcome pack at any library in Suffolk.

Staff will ask you for:

• Your Carers ID or CYP identification badge
• Your contact details and
• The child’s date of birth

If you would like to know more, contact library.help@suffolk.gov.uk.