Starting Tuesday July 28, the library will begin reopening. Please see updates about our hours of operation, mandatory health and safety precautions, current in-library services, Online Library and Tech Help services.
Library Cards
A library card is free if you live, work, go to school or own property in York Region or Bradford West Gwillimbury, or have a Bradford West Gwillimbury library card. Otherwise, our fee is $30 per year.
Getting a library card
Fill out a library membership registration form and bring identification (ID) to the library to pick up your card. Your ID should show your name and address. For children under 14, a parent or guardian must show their ID and sign for the card.
ID accepted
You need one piece of government-issued valid ID showing your name and current address, such as:
- Ontario Driver's Licence
- 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)
Getting an e-access card
You can get an e-access membership without ID. An e-access card allows use of our library computers and our Online Library. Send us an e-mail with your name, address, phone number, and age (if under 18) and we will mail you an e-access card or you can pick it up at the library.
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 lost or stolen. Once reported, you can get a replacement card for $2.
Library cards for school trips or group visits
This service is temporarily on hold due to COVID-19.
Borrowing and managing your items |
Viewing your accountYou can log in with your library card number and PIN to view your account in the online catalogue. You can renew your items, place holds, and create book lists. You can also maintain your reading history to keep track of books you've read. Borrowing periodsMost 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. Renewing an itemRenew 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. ReturningReturn your items by 12 a.m. on the due date. There is a 24-hour return slot outside the library to return items after hours. Returned items are quarantined for 5 days before they are checked in. Placing holdsYou can reserve an item in the online catalogue, 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 catalogue or by phone. |
Overdue fines |
| NOTE: The library is currently not charging overdue fines. Adult material
Teen material
Kid's material
Movies and video games
Other special items
Exceptions
Other fees and replacement costsWhen an item is five weeks overdue, we send a bill for the cost of the item plus a $5 non-refundable processing fee. If you return the item, you do not owe the replacement cost. If we must send your account to a collection agency, we add a $15 non-refundable fee. |