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Library Membership

Full Membership

Membership is FREE to everyone who lives in or pays property or business taxes in New Tecumseth and the contracting municipalities of Adjala-Tosorontio, Mono and Mulmur. Library membership is also FREE to residents of Bradford-West Gwillimbury, Caledon, Essa, Innisfil and King Township & vice versa through reciprocal borrowing agreements, with the provision of a membership card from that library as part of the ID presented when registering for a card. Members of the New Tecumseth Public Library (NTPL) can join the libraries within these municipalities as well, with presentation of our library card along with required identification.

Upon payment of an ANNUAL FEE, a Non-Resident library membership will be granted to any person who does not meet the above qualifications for a fee of $30.

The personal information collected from you when applying for membership will only be used for the purpose of registration. In matters relating to privacy and access to information, the New Tecumseth Public Library is governed by the Ontario Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and the Federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

 

Getting a Card

To obtain a library card, bring in a piece of identification with your CURRENT address, such as a driver’s license, vehicle ownership, hospital card, or utility bill. Children younger than 16 years of age will require a signature of a parent or guardian on their registration form.

Please remember to bring your library card EVERY TIME you visit.

If you have a library card but need to renew and/or update your PIN, please visit/call any branch. Renewing is free.

If you have lost your card, we require identification and $3 for a replacement. Contact the library immediately to report a lost or stolen library card. You are responsible for anything borrowed on your card until it has been reported stolen.

 

Borrowing Materials

Loan Periods

  • Books may be borrowed for three (3) weeks
  • Audio items may be borrowed for three (3) weeks
  • Magazines may be borrowed for one (1) week
  • DVDS may be borrowed for seven (7) days; DVD series for two (2) weeks
  • Reference material and newspapers do not circulate and are for use in the library only

Most items may be renewed up to two times, provided that the item has not been reserved by another borrower. One renewal may be conducted through our online catalogue, provided that the item is not overdue and has not been reserved by another borrower.

NOTE: Restrictions may be imposed as to the quantity of material borrowed in any one subject area. Items in high demand may have a shorter loan period.

We have gone fine free! Inter-Library Loans will continue to have an overdue fee of $1.00/day. Lost/Damaged items will still be charged the replacement cost of the item, plus an administration fee.

 

Virtual Membership

A virtual membership is an alternative to our full membership.  It allows you to explore our virtual collection of online resources from the comfort of your living room, hospital bed, cottage, or other remote location.  Physical library materials (such as print books/magazines, DVDs, Interlibrary Loans etc.) cannot be borrowed with a virtual membership. If you are interested in full privileges (access to digital resources + borrowing physical library materials) please contact us. Virtual memberships are processed within 1-2 days. Once everything is ready, staff will send an email with your login/access information.

 

Photocopying, Scanning & Printing

Photocopying & Printing:

If you require assistance with photocopying, printing or scanning, please speak to staff at the circulation desk prior to making your copies. You are responsible to pay for all of the copies that you make. Computers are defaulted to print in black and white.

  • $0.50/page Black & White (letter, legal size) first 10 pages. Over 10 pages, copies 11+ $0.25/page
  • $1.00/page Black & White (ledger size)
  • $1.00/page Colour (letter, legal size)first 10 pages. Over 10 pages, copies 11+ $0.75/page
  • $1.50/page Colour (ledger size)

Laminating:

  • $1.00/pouch  (letter)
  • $1.50/pouch (legal)
  • $2.00/pouch (ledger)

Please enquire at the circulation desk for sizes available in your branch. NTPL will waive fees for lamination of proof of vaccination.

Scanning:

  • No Charge

    If you require assistance with photocopying, printing or scanning, please speak to staff at the circulation desk prior to making your copies. You are responsible to pay for all of the copies that you make.

     

    Public Internet Computers & Wi-Fi

    Public Access Catalogues (PACS)

    Public Access Catalogues (PACS) are available at each branch where you may check our library holdings, make requests and do renewals. You can also access our catalogue from home using our website.

     

    Computers and Wi-Fi

    There are public access computers available in all three of our branches. Before using our Internet stations, please read our Internet Use Policy and Internet Access Policy on our Board & Policies page.  Cardholders are expected to adhere to these policies when using Library computer stations.

    Wi-Fi Services:

    New Tecumseth Public Library offers free wireless internet access to library patrons and guests during library hours. If you have a wireless device and would like to access the Internet while visiting the library, please ask Circulation Staff how you can access our free Wi-Fi service.

    Printing:

    All our public access computers have printing capabilities. It is now a two-step process to print materials. Send your printing from the terminal, then go to the information desk to pay for and release the print job. Patrons are responsible for every page that they print when using the Library computers If unsure about how to print, patrons are encouraged to ask staff for assistance. Computers are defaulted to print in black and white.

    See the printing fees listed above.

     

    Interactive Educational Computers

    Interactive educational computers are available at the Memorial Branch in Alliston. These computers were donated to the library in memory of Amber Mae Wilde and Liam A. Wilde Robinson. Children can play educational computer programs and games with a focus on learning literacy and numeracy skills.

     

    INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILLO)

    Looking for a book not in our collection?
    New Tecumseth Public Library will be happy to source and borrow the item from other library systems in Ontario.

    • Requestors must have a valid New Tecumseth Public Library card and be in good standing.
    • Print material may be requested (material must be in publication for at least one year).
    • Microfilm may be requested from participating institutions such as the Archives of Ontario.
    • We do not provide interlibrary loan services for textbooks, reference material, or multi-disc TV shows, series, and miniseries.
    • Items will have a limited loan period. Only one renewal is allowed and will be at the discretion of the lending library.

    Interlibrary loan requests can be submitted in person at your local branch, or by telephone.

    Please note Item availability & delivery times may vary. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your item(s) to arrive.

    COMPUTER & E-MEDIA TRAINING

    E-Books and electronic audiobooks have become increasingly popular and NTPL offers regular seminars to assist you in getting started with our E-Media. We also offer assistance with specific computer-related topics through our Tech Assist One-on-One sessions and Tech Time seminars. 

    By appointment only. 

    A limited number of sessions are being offered in all three branches. Times will be scheduled based on staff availability. Please call or visit your local branch to register – one of our Tech Assist Team will call you to book your time.

    • Alliston: 705-435-5651
    • Beeton: 905-729-3726
    • Tottenham: 905-936-2291

    Donations for Book Sales 

    We are happy to accept books in EXCELLENT (like new) condition for our annual books sales:

    • Beeton Honey Festival (May)
    • Tottenham Community Week (July)
    • Alliston Potato Festival (August).

    While newer books are preferred, we would also look at taking some older books as long as they are in excellent condition.

    Please bring your donations to the front desk. Library staff will look at them and take what we are able to accept.

    We are unable to accept:

    • National Geographic Magazines
    • Encyclopedia
    • Reader’s Digest Books
    • Damaged or Mouldy Books
    • Textbooks

    For items that we cannot accept, consider taking them to one of the many thrift stores and second-hand book stores in New Tecumseth.