Borrowing
Your library card lets you borrow items from any of our Peterborough Public Library locations.
The library does not charge late fines for overdue library materials. For more information, visit our Fine Free Library page.
For more information about borrowing library materials, see our Borrowing Policy.
| Item |
Loan period |
Renewals |
Holds |
Items /Card |
| Books, Audiobooks, Magazines |
21 Days |
3 |
Yes |
Unlimited |
| Music CDs |
21 Days |
3 |
Yes |
5 |
| MP3 CDs & Playaways |
21 Days |
1 |
Yes |
Unlimited |
| DVDs |
7 Days |
1 |
Yes |
5 |
| New & Popular DVDs - Feature |
7 Days |
0 |
No |
2 |
| New & Popular DVDs - TV |
14 days |
0 |
No |
2 |
| Quick Books |
7 Days |
0 |
No |
2 |
| 42 Days |
0 |
Yes |
1 |
|
| 42 Days |
0 |
Yes |
1 |
|
| Varies |
Varies |
N/A | 2 requests / Month |
Renewals and Holds
You can renew borrowed items or place holds on items using your library card:
- In person or by phone during regular library hours
- Online using my account
- By automated telephone system at: 705-745-0407 (renewals only)
Please note: Once you renew an item you will not receive an overdue notice for the new due date. Please make note of your new due date so you can return your items on time.
Returns
You may return library material to either Library branch when we are open.
The after hours book drop is available at the Main Branch only.
Email Notifications
The Library can send you notifications about your holds, overdue material, service interruptions and due dates. If you would like to receive these notifications please call the Library or visit the Check-Out Desk to update your account.
Lost or Damaged Materials
If items are lost or damaged, the library charges fees to replace or repair them.
| Item | Repair Cost |
|---|---|
| Board Book, Easy Reader, or Juvenile Paperback | $8.00 |
| Juvenile or YA Book | $11.00 |
| Adult Book | $15.00 |
| CD or DVD (per disc) | $20.00 |
| CD & Book Kit (book only) | $8.00 |
| Item | Default Cost | Processing Fee | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book Club or VLS Bag | $6.00 | $5.00 | $11.00 |
| Great Courses Case | $11.00 | $5.00 | $16.00 |
| Multimedia case (DVD, MP3, Playaway, Book & CD Kit); Playaway Door, etc. |
$4.00 | $5.00 | $9.00 |
| Book on CD | $45.00 | $5.00 | $50.00 |
| Music CD | $15.00 | $5.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 Day DVD | $22.00 | $5.00 | $27.00 |
| New & Popular 7 Day DVD | $50.00 | $5.00 | $55.00 |
| 14 Day DVD (TV Sets) | $65.00 | $5.00 | $70.00 |
| MP3-CD | $40.00 | $5.00 | $45.00 |
| Periodical | $7.00 | $5.00 | $12.00 |