General FAQs

  • General Questions

    Titles can be suggested for purchase using the Suggest for Purchase feature on your online library card account. Under your profile name in the top-right corner, select My Settings, Suggested Purchases, then Add Suggestion.

    Please note that you must be logged in to your Pickering Library account to use this feature. For more information,  please check out this detailed Suggest for Purchase how-to. 

    Thank you for offering to donate your books to the Library. Unfortunately, due to limited space and resources, we are unable to accept any book donations at this time. This document has a list of local organizations that may accept book donations. Please contact one of these organizations to see if they will accept your books.

    Yes we do! The Pickering Public Library is committed to partnering with and supporting our local educational institutions to promote a lifelong love of reading, strong literacy skills, and a connection with the library and community. Currently, the Pickering Public Library offers a set list of class and school visit options which are available to all Pickering schools serving classes from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Learn more on our Library Visit Requests page.

    Yes! All Library branches offer free parking on-site.

    Suggestions can be made by selecting the Contact Us button at the bottom of the website.

    Feedback can be provided via our Contact Us page.