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.