Borrowing

Borrowing Limits

Patrons can borrow up to 50 items at one time.  Limits also apply to DVDs (5 at a time), Videos (5 at a time), CDs (5 at a time), and Talking Books (5 at a time). (New library users will have lower limits for their first three months, including limits of 5 books and 10 items overall.)

Loan Periods

• Books, magazines, CDs and CD ROMs, audio cassettes, talking books - Three weeks (21 days)
• DVDs and Videos - One week

Fines

In order to make the library accessible to all, we no longer charge fines on overdue items from our library.

We charge a small fine of $1.00 for interlibrary loans that do not get picked up.

Renewals

Library materials (excluding interlibrary loans and interlibrary connect items sent here to be borrowed here) may be renewed twice. This may be done over the phone or in person without the materials, provided there are no holds on the material. Renewals can also be made from the library website by logging into your account. (more on renewing online)

Holds

Patrons may place requests on materials (known as a hold). Patrons are limited to 3 active holds.   Ask staff to place a hold on material that is currently out, and upon its return you will be notified that the library is holding an item for you. You may also place a hold yourself from home via the library website using the Online Catalogue. (more on placing holds online)

Hold must be picked up within 7 days or they will be returned to the shelf for the next person.

Lost or Damaged Items

If a book, video, talking book, compact disc or other item is lost, the cost of the item plus a processing fee will be charged.

Library materials are the sole responsibility of the person who has borrowed them, even if the item was then loaned to a family member or friend.

Your signature on your library card signifies your agreement with these rules.