Your Library Membership

Find information here on getting a library card, paying fines, and using library computers.

image of library card.Your Library Card

A new library card is free and there are no age restrictions for having one. Sign up for one at the Circulation Desk of any branch by presenting a piece of identification or official document that has your name and current address on it.

Please notify us of any changes in your personal information, as it is your responsibility to keep your contact information current.

 

Using Your Card: Sign out any circulating item including books, movies, audiobooks, video games, music CDs and magazines, up to a limit of 50 items on the card.  Also use your card at any branch to access wireless internet service or to use public computer stations.  Your library card also grants you free access to a wide array of subscription databases and other on-line resources with millions of full-text articles on virtually any subject.  Finally, library members have access to various programs for all ages from storytimes to workshops.   Please contact us for more information on these and other services available at Clarington Public Library. 

 

Lost or Stolen Cards: You are responsible for the items borrowed on your card until it is reported missing.  If you lose your card report it immediately by calling Circulation Services at 905-623-7322 x 2709. The fee to replace a lost or stolen card is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children (under age 12).

photo of boy with stack of books.Fines and Fees on Materials Borrowed

The following chart indicates the fines and fees charged on late materials.

Library privileges are suspended when fines exceed $10.00 or items are overdue by 5 weeks or more.

 

 

 

 

Item Loan Period Late Charges Renewals Max. Fine Per Item
Rapid Reads and High Demand
 7 days $1.00 a day per item No renewals $10.00
Adult Items
 21 days 25¢ a day per item
 2 renewals*
 $10.00
Adult DVDs 7 days 25¢ a day per item 2 renewals* $10.00
Children's Items 21 days 10¢ a day per item
 2 renewals* $5.00
Children's DVDs
 7 days 10¢ a day per item
 2 renewals* $5.00
Interlibrary Loans
 varies $1.00 a day per item varies $10.00

Renewals: 

Renew at the library, by phone or by accessing your account. *Items cannot be renewed if requested by another person.
Suspension of Privileges:
Library privileges are suspended when fines exceed $10.00 or items are overdue by 5 weeks or more.  When items are lost or damaged, customers will be billed the value of those items plus a $6.00 administrative fee per item.
Use of Retrieval Agency:
After 45 days overdue, customers will be billed the value of all outstanding items, plus the $6.00 administrative fee per item if not already charged.  At 60 days overdue, customer accounts may be submitted to a retrieval agency and a $15.00 administrative fee will be added to the account.

image of computer mouse.Using Library Computers

Clarington Public Library offers computers for public use and also has free wireless internet service at all branches.  Be sure to read the Internet Access Policy.  To use public computer stations, log in using your library card and receive up to two hours of computer time each day.  When doing research on the office stations, you may extend your session by one hour.  Bring a USB flash drive to save your files.  Printing is available at a cost of 25¢ per page.
 
The following computer stations are available at all branches:
Type of Station Capabilities
Office Word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, ZoomText magnification, multiple language capabilities, and access the Internet.
Preschool Access the Internet on child-friendly stations with keyboards and mice for small hands.
Internet Access the Internet, the library catalogue, and on-line resources.  Multiple language capabilities.
Library Catalogue Access the library catalogue to search, request, and renew items, and on-line resources.