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It’s not just about books anymore. We’ve got an amazing selection of materials for you to choose from, including music, films, art and more. And all you need is your library card.
Your library card is a lot like your favourite childhood toy — or your mobile phone.
A few things to remember when checking out materials:
Loan periods are different, depending on what type of materials you’re borrowing.
Item | Loan (Days) | Renewals |
---|---|---|
Art Rental | 42 | 2 in person only |
Books | 28 | 2 |
Book Club in a Bag | 28 | 2 |
CDs | 28 | 2 |
Children's materials | 28 | 2 |
DVDs/ Blu-ray | 7 | 2 |
Interlibrary loan | 21 | At the discretion of the lending library |
Literacy materials | 28 | 2 |
Magazines | 7 | 1 |
Musical Instruments | 28 | 2 |
Popular Picks - Books | 28 | 0 |
Popular Picks - DVDs | 7 | 0 |
Spoken word | 28 | 2 |
Toys* | 28 | 0 |
Video games | 7 | 1 |
Videos | 7 | 2 |
*Toys are not available at this time.
For some materials, there is a maximum number of items that you can have checked out at any given time.
A total of 100 items can be checked out on your card at any time.
One (1) musical instrument can be checked out at any given time.
A maximum of three (3) video games can be checked out at any given time.
A maximum of five (5) items from these groups can be checked out at any given time:
A combined total of 20 items from these groups can be check out an any give time:
A combined total of 30 items from these groups can be checked out at any given time:
You are responsible for making sure that all the items borrowed on your card are returned by the due date.
As of January 1, 2021, RPL is no longer charging overdue fines for library materials.
When you borrow materials, you'll still have a due date. You won't be charged if you miss it, but we do recommend renewing your items if you want to keep them longer.
Once you're finished with your materials, return them so others can enjoy them!
Items that are kept 30 days past the due date are automatically charged a replacement fee and a $7 processing fee.
Borrowing privileges will be suspended when fees for lost or damaged materials are billed to your account.
If an item is returned in good condition within six months of the payment date, with the original receipt, a refund for the replacement fee will be provided.
Try our digital services – it might be available in eBook or eAudiobook format, or through one of our streaming services.
Or you can suggest a purchase.
See our Help sections on Borrowing, Placing Holds and Renewing Items and Your Library Card and Account.