Borrowing

Borrowing Policies

• Loan Periods

  The loan period for most materials is 21 days. 

  Exceptions:

  Technology (Ozobots, Spheros)	14 days
  Binocular kits, Telescope kits	14 days
  Video games	14 days
  Playaway Launchpads	14 days
  Express Loan books	7 days
  Binge Boxes	7 days
  Express Loan movies	3 days

  Renewals are not permitted for Express Loan books or movies, Binge Boxes, or items reserved by other patrons.

• Borrowing Limits

  You may have a total of 100 items checked out at one time on your library card. There are borrowing limits on some types of material.

  Limits: 

  Technology (Ozobots, Spheros)	1 each per card
  Binocular kits, Telescope kits	1 each per card
  Playaway Launchpads	1 per card
  Video games	2 per card
  Express Loan books	2 per card
  Binge Boxes	2 per card
  Express Loan movies	2 per card

  
  

• Fines

  Fines apply to the type of material borrowed, regardless of the borrower’s age.

  Adult Material	$0.35 per day to a maximum of $10.00
  Teen Material	$0.10 per day to a maximum of $5.00
  Children's Material	$0.00

  Exceptions:

  • Express Loan books & movies, Binge Boxes, video games, technology (Ozobots, Spheros), Binocular kits, Telescope kits, Playaway Launchpads: $1.00 per day to a maximum of $10.00.
  • If you lose or damage an item, you will be charged the replacement cost plus a processing fee.

• Returns

  You may return items to any of our branches or to any public library in the Lower Mainland.

  • Exceptions: Binocular kits, telescope kits, technology (Spheros and Ozobots) and Playaway Launchpads must be returned to the Help Desk at the City Centre or Poirier branches or to the Library Link.
  • If you return materials to another library system, your account may temporarily show that items are overdue, but we will waive late fees as a result of transit.

• Visitors and Residents of Anmore, Belcarra and University Endowment Lands

  Non-InterLINK Members & Non-Resident

  • Family: $60.00 per year
  • Single Adult / Seniors: $30.00 per year
  • Students 18 and under: $12.00 per year (proof of student status required)

  Visitors

  • You can get a visitor card that is valid for 6 months. It costs $50.00
  • $30.00 is refundable when you no longer want the card and your account is clear

  International Students

  • Students who are here for more than 6 months are entitled to a free Library card
  • For students here less than 6 months, you will be charged a $50.00 fee
  • $30.00 is refundable when you no longer the card and your account is clear