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
  Lendable Laptops	2 hours complimentary use. For in-library use only.

  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
  Wonderbooks	2 per card
  Lendable Laptops	1 per card

  
  

• Fines

  *Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Library will be fines-free until December 31, 2021. Once you return your borrowed item and it is checked in, any associated late fines will be waived. Not applicable towards lost or damaged items.
  
  

  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.
  • Lendable Laptops are free to use for the first 2 hours. After 2 hours, a rental fee of $2.00 per hour applies, to a maximum of $336.00. Lost laptops will incur a charge of $944.00. Fees may be charged for any damages to the laptop.
  • 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.
    • Lendable laptops must be returned to a staff member at the Help Desk.
  • 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 need the card and your account is clear