Borrowing
Your library card lets you borrow items from both branches of the Peterborough Public Library. You may also borrow items from other libraries using our Interlibrary Loan service.
Item |
Loan period |
Renewals |
Holds |
Items /Card |
Fines /Day |
Books, Audiobooks, Magazines |
21 Days |
3 |
Yes |
$0.25 |
|
Music CDs |
21 Days |
3 |
Yes |
5 |
$0.25 |
MP3 CDs & Playaways |
21 Days |
1 |
Yes |
$0.50 |
|
DVDs |
7 Days |
1 |
Yes |
5 |
$0.50 |
New & Popular DVDs - Feature |
7 Days |
0 |
No |
2 |
$0.50 |
New & Popular DVDs - TV |
14 days |
0 |
No |
2 |
$0.50 |
Quick Books |
7 Days |
0 |
No |
2 |
$0.50 |
42 Days |
0 |
Yes |
1 |
$1.00 |
|
42 Days |
0 |
Yes |
1 |
$0.25/book |
|
Varies |
Varies |
$1.00 |
Renewals and Holds
You can renew borrowed items or place holds on new or checked out 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)
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.