Library Membership

Who can obtain a library card?  To obtain a library card
Lost Library Cards  Replacement Cards

Who can obtain a library card?

All residents of the participating townships and municipalities of the County of Lennox and Addington are entitled to free membership in the Lennox and Addington County Public Library.

Participating townships are: Town of Greater Napanee, Loyalist Township, and the Township of Stone Mills.

Members of the public who own property (i.e. vacation property, farm property, etc.) within the above municipalities are eligible for free membership and use of all library facilities. All library memberships are valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of acceptance of each registrant's application.

Library cards are not transferable. The individual indicated on the library card is responsible for all library materials borrowed on his/her card whether authorized or not.

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To obtain a library card

Adults and Secondary School Students

Adult applicants and secondary school students must present suitable identification in order to verify name and address. The address must be current. Acceptable forms of identification are: Driver's license, hospital card, utility bill, etc.

Children's Library Cards

Children not attending secondary school must have consent by a parent or legal guardian. If the child is not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the time they wish to obtain a library card, an application form will be sent home with the child for the parent/legal guardian to complete. The application form must have the adult's signature.

Parents and legal guardians are responsible for materials borrowed, fines and fees incurred by their children.

Non-Resident Membership

Non-resident members of the public (i.e. summer visitors, school teachers, residents of non-participating municipalities, etc.) may obtain full use of library services upon payment of an annual $20.00 non-resident membership fee.

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Lost Library Cards

Library cards may be replaced if lost for a fee of $1.00. Identification with current name and address is required for a replacement.

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Replacement Cards

If damaged, library cards may be replaced free of charge provided the damaged card is submitted to library staff upon replacement. Identification with current name and address is required for a replacement card.