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The parent or guardian accepts responsibility for:

• child’s use of all library services and materials
• all items checked out on the child’s card
• all fines and fees incurred on the child’s card

Children 12 years and under require a parent’s or guardian’s consent and identification plus the parent to obtain a library card.

Any patron with a valid Caledon Public Library membership may request, without charge, a hold for any eligible item listed in the catalogue.

Holds procedures are as follows:

• holds can be placed in person, by phone, email or by using the library’s online or mobile catalogue
• notification of holds is provided by either phone or email
• upon notification that a requested item is available, patrons have seven (7) days to pick up items.
• patrons MUST bring the card on which the hold was placed when checking out the item
• requests for items not available at Caledon Public Library may be made through Interlibrary loan 

Renewing Library Materials:        

• most library materials may be renewed in person, by phone or online
• there is a limit of five (5) renewals
• games and recent DVDs are renewed for seven days; classic DVDs will be renewed for three weeks

Returning Library Materials:

• library items must be returned on or before the due date
• outside book drops are available at most branches
• materials borrowed from one branch may be returned to any other branch

• Please note that due to Covid-19 we are currently not enforcing fines.

• there is a $3 replacement fee for lost or stolen cards
• all lost or stolen cards and/or key tags are to be reported immediately
• you are responsible for all items checked out on your card, or your child’s card until it is reported lost or stolen

When you get a library card you are agreeing to:

• accept all rules and regulations of Caledon Public Library
• pay all fines and fees incurred
• pay for all lost or damaged materials
• report any lost or stolen cards and/or key tags
• advise the library of any changes in personal contact information
• confirm personal information on an annual basis

The information contained in your library record is confidential. Caledon Public Library respects the privacy of your library account as outlined by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Public Libraries Act.

Read the Caledon Public Library Privacy Policy

Membership is also available without charge to those who live or own property in one of the following municipalities bordering the Town of Caledon:

• City of Brampton
• City of Vaughan
• Town of East Garafraxa
• Town of Erin
• Town of Halton Hills
• Town of Mono
• Town of New Tecumseth
• Town of Orangeville
• Township of Adjala-Tosorontio
• Township of King

A $25 yearly non-resident fee applies to all other cards regardless of age.

In order to register as a member of the Caledon Public Library, one piece of valid personal identification displaying the applicant’s current address must be verified.

• Your card can be issued and may be used at any branch of Caledon Public Library
• Your card allows you to check out library materials or place a hold on library materials, at any branch of Caledon Public Library
• There is no age limit to becoming a member of Caledon Public Library
• A valid Caledon Public Library card must be presented each time materials are borrowed.
• You are responsible for all items checked out on your card
• Late fines accrue for items returned after their due date. Items must be returned (or renewed if possible) before closing time on the due date.