During times when the library branches are closed, you can get a Halton Hills Public Library virtual library card, which will give you access to all of our online collections and services.
Visit this page to sign up for a Virtual Library Card.
For a full library membership, visit either branch of the Halton Hills Public Library to register for a library card.
| How to get a library card |
- Show identification with your name
- Show proof of address
- Children under the age of 13 must be with their parent/guardian to get a card
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| What you can do with your library card |
- Borrow library materials
- Place items on hold, renew materials and make requests to Borrow from Another Library
- Register for programs
- Access our eResources
- Download eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies and music
- Access library computers
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| Borrowing items |
| You can borrow up to 50 items on your library card. We do have a limit of 3 items per topic on our non-fiction titles in efforts to share resources. The loan period for most items is 3 weeks, however, we ask that you check your account online for specific due dates. |
| Renewing materials |
| If you would like to enjoy your book or video game a little while longer…no problem! Materials without holds can easily be renewed online, over the phone or in person. |
| Fines and fees |
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Membership Type
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Fines per Item per Day
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Maximum Fine per Item
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Child (0 to 12 years)
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No fines. Borrowing does not include special collections.
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No fines.
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Teen (13 to 17 years)
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No fines. Borrowing does not include special collections.
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No fines.
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Adults (18 years and up)
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$0.30
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$6.00
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All fines can be paid in-person at the Circulation Desk. If your fine is over $5.00, you have the option to pay online.
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| Fines and fee for special collections |
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Special Collection
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Fines per Item per Day
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Maximum Fine per Item
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Replacement Fee
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Passes
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$1.00
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$6.00
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$25.00
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WiFi to Go
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$1.00
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$6.00
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$200.00
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iPad Pro to Go
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$1.00
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$6.00
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$1065.00
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iPad Pro & WiFi to Go
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$1.00
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$6.00
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$1500.00
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| Lending period for library items |
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Item Type
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Lending Period
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Renewals Possible?
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Audiobooks, Books, Energy Metres, eBooks, Digital Audiobooks, Large Print Books, Pedometers, Video Games, Playaway Wonderbooks, Board Games and Cognitive Care Kits
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3 weeks
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Yes
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Books - Quick Picks
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7 days
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No
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Book Club in a Bag, Local History School kits, Daisy Disc Players
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6 weeks
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Yes, for additional 3 weeks
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DVD, Blu-ray, Magazines, Playway Launchpads
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7 days
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Yes
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DVD or Blu-ray - Quick Picks
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3 days
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No
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Inter-Library Loan Books
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3 weeks or period set by lending library
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No
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Wifi to Go, iPad Pro to Go, Wifi and iPad Pro to Go
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2 weeks
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No
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Always have your card or your photo ID with you to access library services or materials. If any changes occur, such as a change of name, address or phone number, please tell staff right away. If your card is lost or stolen, please call 905-873-2681 immediately and cancel your card.
