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Join the library.  It's always free and as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Fill in your details in our simple online form.
2. The temporary membership will give you access to our online resources.
3. To start borrowing physical copies of books, DVD’s or musical instruments and toys you’ll need to show ID in any one of our eight branches. For information on borrowing limits etc. click here.

Important notice:

We are simplifying our digital services and reducing the number of apps needed to access the collection. This service will no longer be offered as part of Inner West Library membership from 30 June 2025.

To continue watching films, documentaries and TV series try Kanopy or Hoopla, both free with your library membership.

beamafilm icon 

Beamafilm is an independent movie streaming site holding a collection of signature Australian documentaries and indie features from around the world.
Watch on your computer or use the Beamafilm app available from the Apple App Store or Google Play

How to sign up

hoopla logo 

Stream popular music, movies, and television series. 

Content can be streamed from any computer or mobile device by downloading the hoopla digital app for iOS and Android.

hoopla BingePass gives unlimited streaming of great online content for 7 days with just a single hoopla Instant borrow. To see BingePass content tap on "More" icon at the bottom of the screen in the mobile app.

Checkout 10 titles per month.
Loan periods

  • Music & BingePass - 7 days
  • Movies & Television - 3 days

Sign up for hoopla with your library card number and password.

hoopla help

kanopy logo 

Watch thousands of feature films, documentaries, and bingeable series for free.

  1. Get out your library card and sign up for Kanopy to get started today.
  2. Go to Kanopy
  3. Add your library card
  4. Create a Kanopy account
  5. Start watching videos!

Learn more on Kanopy Help

Starting November 1, 2023, each month, you’ll get 30 tickets, and you can watch as many titles as the ticket limit allows.
Watch on your computer or use the Kanopy app available from the Apple App Store or Google Play

 

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Page last updated: 05 Jun 2025