Join the Library to borrow library materials. Here are some common questions about borrowing materials from the Library:
Search the library catalogue for print and digital books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and Library of Things items like technology, digital arts equipment, puzzles, games, park passes, snowshoes and more.
Visit our Online Collections to browse all our digital resources, including research databases and digital archives.
Visit the Library Catalogue and select My Account from the top right menu.
Your Library Card Number is the 14 digits that appear on your library card. Do not enter spaces.
Your PIN is the last 4 digits of your phone number.
If you are unable to log in, call us at 519-599-3681 or Ask Us.
Books, audiobooks, and magazines: 3 weeks, 3 renewals (provided the item is not on hold for another patron)
DVDs: 1 week, 3 renewals (provided the item is not on hold for another patron)
Current issues of magazines: In-house use only
Reference Materials: In-house use only
Interlibrary loans: 5 weeks, or as set by lending institution, no renewals
Technology and other alternative collections: lending periods vary
eBooks and other online collections: determined by the vendor
Visit the Library Catalogue and log in under My Account. Find an item and select Place a Hold. You will be notified by email or phone when it is ready for pickup.
To suspend a hold, go to the Holds tab. select the item(s) you want to suspend, and select Edit/Suspend Hold.
- We don't have your correct email. Contact us to confirm that we have the correct email on file.
- Our emails are ending up in your Junk Mail or Spam folder. Overdue and hold emails will come from sirsi@olsn.sirsidynix.net. Add sirsi@olsn.sirsidynix.net as a Contact to make sure our emails don't go to your Junk Mail or Spam folder.
Most items may be renewed if there is no one else waiting for them. Visit the Library Catalogue and log in under My Account. Under the Checkouts tab, select the items you want to renew and select Renew.
We no longer charge late fees! If an item is damaged or not returned in 60 days, you will be charged the replacement cost.
Please return all materials (except technology loans) to the RETURN bins located at L.E. Shore Library and Craigleith Heritage Depot. Materials from the Blue Mountains Public Library may not be returned to other public libraries.