Joining the Library

Any permanent resident of Cobourg or Hamilton Township and any resident of the Municipality of Port Hope,
is able to get a Library card at no cost.  You must show identification with your name and current address. 
Library memberships may be purchased by non-residents of Cobourg, Hamilton Township and Port Hope.

Borrowing Library Materials

You must show your library card to borrow materials.

Borrowing is stopped when charges on your card amount to $5.00 or greater.

Lost or Stolen Cards

Report lost or stolen cards immediately.

Any item signed out on your card is your responsibility.

Replacement cards cost $3.00.

Card Expiry

Library cards expire annually. All charges must be cleared at this time. You will be asked to verify your contact information at this time. Please report any address or telephone number changes as soon as possible.

Loan Periods

3 weeks:  Books, Talking Books,  Juvenile Music CDs, and Magazines (no renewals for magazines)
                   Please ask about special vacation loans

2 weeks:  Video recordings (VHS & DVD), Adult Music CDs, Video games, High demand books.
                   (No renewals for films, music, or items with requests).

1 week:     High demand DVDs

Renewing Items

Most items may be renewed twice if a request has not been placed on it and, as long as the membership card has not expired and is in good standing.

Items can be renewed in person, over the phone (during libray hours) at 905-372-9271 ext. 6100,
or by accessing Your Account from the Library's website at www.cobourg.library.on.ca

Returning Items

To avoid fines, return all library materials on time. Items can be returned to the Access Desk when the Library is open. Materials may also be returned, 24 hours a day, through the book and audiovisual return drops on the parking lot side of the building. If the slots are full, do not leave your items. You are responsible for the safe return of library materials.

Holds / Requests

Items may be placed on hold, in person, by calling staff at 905-372-9271 ext. 6100,
or by accessing Your Account from the Library's website at www.cobourg.library.on.ca.

Patrons will be advised when items are available for pick-up. If items are not picked up, and the holds are not cancelled, please note that a $1.00 charge, per item, will be placed on your account.

Charges

Late fees for all materials $0.25 per day.

Replacement Card $3.00

Non-resident membership fee $50.00 per year.; $25.00 for six months ; $15.00 for three months.

Visitor's membership $5.00 per month (minimum one month's fee)

Referral to Collection Agency fee - $15.00.
Long outstanding accounts in excess of $25.00, will be referred to a collection agency.
A fee of $15.00 will be charged to such accounts when applicable.

Some children's programs fees will be waived, upon request, if there is a financial hardship.

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