Membership Details
- All residents and ratepayers in the Municipality of Addington Highlands are eligible for a free membership at the library.
- Everyone can apply for their own library card but parents must sign for children under the age of 12.
- Non-residents can get a membership for $10.00/year
- A patron may sign out no more than two (2) new arrivals for a three week period.
- A patron may sign out no more than two (2) DVD’s for a one (1) week period. There is no renewal or extension on DVD’s.
- Patrons are responsible for the items they take out of the Library and for returning them on time.
- Replacement charges apply if items are lost or damaged.
- Overdue charges are 25 cents per day per item, to a maximum of $5.00 per book.
- The Library makes every effort to provide the patron’s opportunity to avoid fines in the event they cannot return their books on time.
- Patrons can phone and renew their books.
- Patrons can access their library account online and renew their books.
Rules of Conduct
Library patrons are asked to please:
- Keep an eye on any children you bring to visit us. We welcome youngsters, but we cannot take responsibility for their supervision.
- Use our materials, equipment and furniture with care.
- Leave pets at home. Guide and/or service dogs, of course are permitted.
- Request permission from library staff before doing any canvassing, posting, photography, filming, or video or audio recording on the library premises.
- Leave sports equipment outside or at home.
- Follow the instruction of the library staff in an emergency.
Please do not:
- Use abusive, obscene or threatening language.
- Engage in illegal or aggressive behavior.
- Block entrances and exits.
- Eat or drink in the library, except in designated areas.
- Remove any item from the library without staff permission.
Anyone choosing to disrespect these guidelines may be asked to leave the Library. Violation of Conduct may result in cost-recovery charges, suspension of Library privileges, and exclusion from Library property or prosecution.
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