Membership Basics
A valid Pickering Public Library card is required to borrow materials and are free to the following groups:
- Residents of Durham Region (proof of residence is required such as a driver’s license or utility bill)
- Employees of Pickering businesses (proof of employment is required such as a cheque stub with a Pickering address)
- Students attending Pickering schools (School ID card or other proof of enrollment is required)
- Those who own property in Pickering (proof such as a tax bill is required)
- Please Note - a second piece of ID with home address is also required.
Did you know you can register online?
Don't want to come in for a library card? Online Registration gives you access to our digital products and catalogue. Head to our Online Registration page to learn more about what services are available when you register for an online membership. Your eCard will expire after 2 months; please come in to your nearest branch to update to a physical card.
Don't Live in Durham?
For non-Durham residents, you may purchase a membership for $50 per year. We also have two additional non-Durham resident options: a six-month card for $27 or a three-month card for $15.
Are you under 14 years of age?
All children who are 13 years of age and under, require the signature of a parent or guardian to get a library card.
For more information regarding borrowing privileges, please contact the Library at 905-831-6265 and press 1.
Please see our Borrowing Guide for full information about loan periods for your library materials.
Library Card basics
- borrowing limits: 50 physical items (note there is a limit of 5 video games per card); 20 digital items in Cloud Library; 10 digital items in OverDrive/Libby; 5 items per month in hoopla
- want to maintain your Borrowing History on your MyPPL account? Be sure to let staff know when you sign up for your card that you would like to opt in
- want to be able to check out holds for family members? Ask about setting up associated library accounts
Library Card Renewal
- library cards expire every year and need to be renewed with a quick address check
- to renew your card, please visit the Library in person and bring a valid photo ID
- when a card expires, access to digital materials is automatically suspended until the account is renewed