Items can be renewed online, in-person, over the phone, or through the Pickering Library App available for iPhone and Android.
To renew online, log in to your account. On the top menu, click Checked Out. Find the title(s) you wish to renew. Click the Renew button below the item. A pop-up message will let you know if your renewal was successful.
To renew an item over the phone, please have your library card number handy.
Related: Borrowing | Contact Us | Holds | Renewals and Returns
All three Library locations have a photocopier.
Photocopier costs:
Black & White copies (Letter/Legal): 10 cents a page
Colour copies (Letter/Legal): 50 cents a page
Black & White copies (Tabloid): 20 cents a page
Colour copies (Tabloid): $1.00 cents a page
Related: Printing | Technology
Yes, library cards are required to log in to public computers. If you do not have a library card, please speak to staff about getting registered for one. Public computers are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Related: Internet Access | Technology
The Central Library and George Ashe Library have a fax machine for public use. The following rates apply: $1 for the first page; 50 cents each additional page for local numbers; $2 for the first page; $1 each additional page for long distance within North America; $4.00 per page for International faxes.
Related: Technology
Yes, you can pause a hold that is “not ready for pickup.” While your hold is paused, you will continue to move ahead on the waiting list, but the hold will not be sent to your pickup location while it is paused. Use this option to manage your holds when you are away or don't have time to read. To pause a hold, log in to your account and go to Holds.
Related: Borrowing | Library Account | Your Account
You will receive an email/text message when your hold is ready for pickup, based on what notification option you opted in to on your library account. Please note not all phone carriers/plans support text messaging.
Please note: for accurate and the most up-to-date notifications check your online account.
Related: Holds | Your Account
The Maker Space area cannot be reserved by outside groups. For inquiries about this space, please contact help@pickeringlibrary.ca
Related: Maker Space
Please call staff at 905-831-6265 x. 6239 or email us at roombooking@pickeringlibrary.ca
Cancellations must be made during business hours Monday to Friday.
Related: Meeting Rooms
To book a meeting room, please fill out the Room Booking Request form. Staff will be in touch with next steps.
For more information please call 905-831-6265 or email us at roombooking@pickeringlibrary.ca. Additionally, please visit pickeringlibrary.ca/room-bookings/, opens a new window for full details, including room options, pricing, and policies.
Related: Meeting Rooms
Your PIN is the last 4 numbers of the phone number you registered with when you got your library card. It is used to verify your account online and at our self check-out stations.
Related: Library Cards | Your Account
All children under 14 require the signature of a parent or guardian to get a library card.
Related: Library Cards
Log in to the library website. In the top right-hand corner, select Log In/My PPL. Use your library barcode as your username (until you create a username) and your PIN is the last four digits of your phone number.
Related: Internet Access | Library Account | Technology
You can sign up for a library card at any of our branches. Read about what you need to bring with you to Get a Library Card.
Related: Borrowing
Lending limits vary depending on the item collection. Please see our Borrowing Guide for details.
Related: Borrowing
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