Membership and Borrowing

Library Cards

A Newmarket Public Library card or e-access card is free if you are a resident of Ontario. Your library card gives you access to the library's computers as well as the Online Library from anywhere including ebooks, audiobooks, films, movies, magazines, music and more. An e-access card is a membership card that allows use of our Online Library only. Guest passes are available at Customer Service for visitors to access the library's computers.

Register online for a Newmarket Public Library card or e-access card or in person at the library. If applying online, your new card number will be emailed to you and your card will be ready to use. 

Get a Library Card

Renewing your card

Both full-access and e-access Newmarket Public Library cards are renewed every 2 calendar years with valid ID. Please visit the library with valid ID or renew your card online.  All outstanding balances must be paid before a card can be renewed. If you have a balance, please call or visit the library to pay all outstanding charges. Not sure if you have charges? Check your account.

Renew your Library Card

ID accepted

You need one piece of government-issued valid ID showing your name and current address, such as: 

• Ontario Driver's License
• Ontario Photo ID Card

 Otherwise, you need one piece of valid ID with your name, plus a document with your address. You must have one item from each list:

Proof of name includes: 

• Birth certificate
• Passport
• Social Insurance Number document
• Student ID Card

Proof of address must be dated within the last 6 months and includes: 

• Utility or property tax bill
• Mortgage or rental agreement
• Financial or government benefits statement
• Letter from a long term care facility or group home 
• Addressed letter from a recognized institution
• Ontario Motor Vehicle Permit (not expired)
• Report card (first page with address)

Lost or stolen card?

Please report lost or stolen cards immediately by contacting us by email, phone or coming in to the library in person. You are responsible for all items borrowed on your library card before reporting it.

Library cards for school trips or group visits

Classes and groups can visit the library and sign up for library membership cards. Please contact us to arrange a visit.

Borrowing

You can log into your library account with your library card number and PIN. You can view the full library catalogue, manage your items and maintain a reading history to keep track of books you've read.

Borrowing periods

Most loans are for three weeks. Some high-demand items may be for a shorter period of time. You must bring your card every time you borrow an item at the library. Your library card also provides access to borrow, reserve and download digital materials. Visit the Online Library to learn more.

Reserving an item

You can place a hold online or reserve items in person or by phone. You will be notified by phone or e-mail when it is ready for pick up. Items must be picked up within one week of being notified. If you are going away, you can suspend your holds in the Online Library or by phone.

Renewing an item

Renew an item in person, by phone or renew an item online. You will need your library card number and 4-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) to renew by phone or online.  Some items cannot be renewed if the item has been placed on hold.

Returning

You are welcome to drop off your items at any of the Book Return locations we have throughout Newmarket:

1. Newmarket Library - Inside the Library during Open Hours, or the 24-hour Return Slot outside the Library doors. 438 Park Ave., Newmarket ON.

2. Magna Centre Drop Box - Located at street level. 800 Mulock Drive, Newmarket ON.

3. Ray Twinney Complex Drop Box - Located near the Main Entrance. 100 Eagle Street West, Newmarket ON.

4. Upper Canada Mall Drop Box - On the Lower Level near Market and Co. 17600 Yonge Street, Newmarket ON.

Items dropped off at external book drops are collected twice a week.