Membership Basics
To borrow materials, a valid Pickering Public Library card is required. Library cards are FREE to the following groups:
- Residents of Pickering (proof of residence is required such as a driver’s license or utility bill)
- Employees of Pickering businesses (proof of employment is required such as a cheque stub with a Pickering address)
- Students attending Pickering schools (School ID card or other proof of enrollment is required)
- Those who own property in Pickering (proof such as a tax bill is required)
Note: A second piece of ID with home address is also required.
Those who do not qualify for a free membership may purchase one for $45 per year. This fee approximates the annual cost of library services paid by Pickering taxpayers. Please note that this fee will be reduced to $25 per year for 2008 only.
Children, 13 years of age and under, require the signature of a parent or guardian to get a library card.
For more information regarding borrowing privileges, please contact the Renewals and Overdues Department at 905-831-6265 and press 1.
Borrowing
| Material Type | Loan Period | Optional Renewals* |
| Adult and Teen Books except Fast Reads and Best Sellers | 21 days | 2* |
| Children's Books except Hot Reads | 21 days | 2* |
| Info DVDs and VHS Videos | 21 days | 2* |
| CDROMs | 21 days | 2* |
| Audio Books | 21 days | 2* |
| Magazines and Pamphlet File Envelopes | 21 days | 2* |
| Kits of all types | 21 days | 2* |
| Entertainment DVDs (Adult) | 2 days | 1 |
| Children's Ent Videos DVD and VHS | 7 days | 1* |
| Electronic Games (PS2, Xbox, Gamecube) | 7 days | 1* |
| Entertainment VHS videos (Adult) | 7 days | 2* |
| Classic, TV, World, Cinema, Performing Arts DVDs | 7 days | 2* |
| Narrated Videos and DVDs and Ent Non-Fic DVDs | 7 days | 2* |
| Music CDs and Audio Cassettes | 7 days | 2* |
| Fast Reads | 4 days | no renewals |
| Children's Hot Reads | 7 days | no renewals |
| Best Sellers | 14 days | no renewals |
*unless someone has requested the item
Late Fees Structure
| Type | Fee Per Day | Max fee per item |
| Adult and Teen Materials | ||
| Books | $0.25 | $5.00 |
| Audio Books and Music CDs | $0.25 | $5.00 |
| Info DVDs and VHS Videos | $0.25 | $5.00 |
| CDROMs | $0.25 | $5.00 |
| Kits | $0.25 | $5.00 |
| Magazines | $0.10 | $2.00 |
| Entertainment VHS Videos | $1.00 | $8.00 |
| DVDs | $1.00 | $8.00 |
| Electronic Games (PS2 and Xbox) | $2.00 | $8.00 |
| Fast Reads | $2.00 | $20.00 |
| Type | Fee Per Day | Max fee per item |
| Children's Materials | ||
| Books | $0.10 | $2.00 |
| Audio Books and Music Cass and CDs | $0.10 | $2.00 |
| Info DVDs and VHS Videos | $0.10 | $2.00 |
| CDROMs | $0.10 | $2.00 |
| Pamphlet File Envelopes | $0.10 | $2.00 |
| Magazines | $0.10 | $2.00 |
| Hot Reads | $1.00 | $5.00 |
| Phonics and Storytelling Kits | $1.00 | $8.00 |
| Entertainment Videos VHS and DVD | $1.00 | $8.00 |
| Electronic Games (PS2 and Gamecube) | $1.00 | $8.00 |
PLEASE NOTE: You may not use your card if you have outstanding charges of $20.00 or more for Adults and $10.00 or more for Children under 14 years of age.