Welcome to the County of Brant Public Library. Anyone can have a library card! Simply bring some ID with proof of your current address. Library card membership lasts for two years. Online-only memberships are also available.
Get a library card |
How to get a cardSign up online for a temporary card! This card will allow you to immediately place holds through our catalogue, and you'll have access to all of our online resources. When you place holds on physical material, library staff will be alerted and will complete your registration by phone when they call you to advise that your holds are ready for pickup. When you come to get your books, you'll also get your "real" physical card, welcome brochure, and more. You can use your library card at all five branches in the County of Brant Public Library system Library card membership lasts for two years. You'll need to visit a branch to renew your account. There is no charge to renew expired cards, but we always welcome donations. Donations of $10.00 or more will receive a tax receipt. Online-only cardsYou can get an online card if you don't already have a library card by completing our online application. This gives you access to our online collections and lets you place physical items on hold. To pick up your items, you'll need to get a regular card at one of our library branches. Lost cardsPlease report a lost or stolen card immediately: call 519-442-2433. Any items borrowed on your card are your responsibility until the card is reported missing. It costs $2.00 to replace a lost card. |
Borrowing limits |
How many can I have?No limits are placed on book material (we may limit the number of items on a single subject or by a single author).
Borrowing periodsYou may borrow:
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Fines and charges |
As of January 1, 2020 we are fine free! We don't charge overdue fees for our own materials. This does not apply to items from outside library systems (known as interlibrary loans). You will still have to pay for lost items. Items are considered lost if they are more than 3 weeks overdue. Please remember to renew your items promptly! Charges and fines for interlibrary loansOverdue fines apply per open day:
Lost or damaged materialIf we have to throw out an item because of damage, or if it is lost, you will be charged a $5.00 replacement fee as well as the cost of the item as follows:
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Using other libraries |
We have borrowing agreements with many of our neighbours. You can visit and get a membership at the following partner libraries: |