Library Membership
Adult Membership
Residents: Membership is FREE to every resident of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the County of Victoria. Apply NOW!
Visitors/Temporary Residents
The Cape Breton Regional Library welcomes visitors to the area. If you are in the area for an extended stay and wish to take advantage of our services, a temporary library card is available. A $5.00 deposit is required when the card is received. We will refund this deposit to you when your temporary card is returned to the library. This temporary card allows you to borrow books and magazines, and to use the public access terminals for computer services.
Visitors traveling through the area who wish to check their e-mail may do so at any one of our thirteen library branches. Public access terminals are available to visitors for 30 minute sessions, if a terminal is available. There is no fee for this service.
Registration
When borrowers register at their nearest branch library or on the Bookmobile they will be mailed a library card which may be used at any branch and on either of the two Bookmobile services. Two pieces of valid identification will be required.
The library card MUST be presented in order to borrow books or magazines.
Borrowing Books
Any number of books may be borrowed at one time for a period of two weeks. The date by which the book must be returned is stamped on the date due slip at the back of the book. The library reserves the right to limit the number of books that may be borrowed on one subject. Not more than four magazines of any one title may be held at one time.
Renewals
Renewals can be made if the book has not been requested by another borrower.
Returning Books
Books may be returned to a branch or to a bookmobile other than the one from which they were borrowed if they are returned on or before the due date. Items may also be returned to university, community college, and all other Public Libraries throughout Nova Scotia.
Fines
A fine of 15 cents per item per library day is charged on overdue items to a maximum of $3.00 per item. A fine of $1.00 per video/DVD per library day is charged on overdue videos to a maximum of $5 per title.
Lost or Damaged Books
The borrower is responsible for the books borrowed on his card. In case of loss or damage a charge for replacement or repair is made.
Lost Library Cards
If the library card has been lost, one book may be borrowed when the loss is reported. If the card is not located by the end of one week, a replacement card may be secured at a charge of one dollar.
Junior Membership
Membership is FREE to all boys and girls in the Municipalities of the Counties of Cape Breton and Victoria.
Registration
A registration card for boys and girls up to the age of 14 must be signed by a parent or guardian. A library card will be then given to the girl or boy, in their name, which MUST be presented in order to borrow books.
Borrowing Books
Books may be borrowed for a period of TWO weeks. The date by which the book must be returned is stamped on the date due slip at the back of the book. The number of books which may be taken varies dependent upon the season of the year and the stock available. Children may borrow from the adult collection as well as the children's collection. The Library Board requests that parents wishing to monitor their children's reading materials do so on an individual basis.
Renewals
Books may be renewed for a further period of two weeks.
Fines
No fines are charged for overdue juvenile books. However, overdue books from the adult collection are subject to fines of 15 cents a day up to a maximum of $3.00 per book.
Lost or Damaged Books
The parent or guardian signing the child's registration is responsible for the books borrowed. In case of loss or damages a charge for replacement or repairs is made.
Lost Library Cards
If a child's library card is lost, one book may be borrowed by the child once the card is reported lost by a parent. If the card is not located within a week, a replacement may be obtained at a charge of 50 cents. Cards MUST be reported lost by the parent or guardian.
