Library memberships are free for residents and property owners in the Municipality of Whitestone.
Click the button to print and complete a library card application, or fill out a copy in person at the front desk during library open hours.
Library memberships are free for residents and property owners in the Municipality of Whitestone.
Click the button to print and complete a library card application, or fill out a copy in person at the front desk during library open hours.
Fees and Fines
Fines for Materials
Lost or damaged material | Cost of item (determined by staff) plus $5.00 processing fee |
Interlibrary Loan Material | $1.00 per day per item (no maximum) |
Other Charges
Non-resident Membership | $40.00 per year $10.00 per month |
Printing (black and white) | $0.15 per sheet |
Printing (colour) | $1.00 per sheet |
Membership card replacement | $2.00 |
Fax | $1.00 to send, $0.50 to receive |
Scanning | Free of charge |
Laminating | $1.25 per sheet |
Resume printing (black and white) | Free of charge (10 copies) |
Resume faxing (local number) | Free of charge |
Restrictions
Circulation
Members are informed when the following limits have been reached:
Maximum number of overdue items out: 4 items
Unfortunately, once these levels have been exceeded, the membership will be suspended until items are returned or renewed.
20 Print materials per membership card (up to 21 day period, maximum of up to 3 renewals)
DVDs (up to 7 day period, no renewals)
1 New Release DVD per household (up to 2 day period, no renewals)
1 DVD Series per membership card (up to 14 day period, no renewals)
Renewals
Printed library materials may be renewed for up to three (3) loan periods provided that:
Reserves
Reserves on materials can be made online, over the phone, or in person. Staff will contact the member when the materials are in and ready for pickup. Reserves can be picked up at the holds shelf for a limited period of days before being returned to the stacks.