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ABOUT BORROWING
Most books and CDs may be borrowed for three weeks. Most DVDs, video games and magazines may be
borrowed for one week.
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BOOKS
Borrow over one and a half million items available in the Mississauga Library System.
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MAGAZINES
Access more than a thousand periodicals.
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DVDS, VIDEO GAMES AND CDS
Choose from a wide variety of movies, documentaries and multilingual material on DVD and music
and audio books on CD. Video games are available for Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox
consoles.
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LIGHTNING
LOANS
This is a collection of current bestsellers that you can find on the shelf without having to
wait. Books may be borrowed for 7 days. These items can not be reserved and can not be
renewed.
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RAVES &
FAVES
A mix of classic, popular and critically acclaimed titles is featured at all locations. Many
copies of fiction, and non fiction adult, youth, junior and children’s books are
available.
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IF THE ITEM YOU WANT IS OUT
You can place a hold yourself using the on-line catalogue
from home or at the library. When it is available, you will be notified. You will be charged
for holds not picked up on time. Items not in the Mississauga Library System catalogue may be
obtained through inter-library loan. Please ask staff for help.
RENEWING LIBRARY MATERIALS
Most library materials may be renewed. Even if an item is overdue, it may be renewed and the
late charges will be added to your record. Materials are renewed from the day of renewal not
from the original due date. DVDs, video games and magazines will be renewed for 7 days. All
other items will be renewed for 3 weeks.
Renew items:
- On-line or at the
Library
- Telephone 905-615-3500, press 1
RETURNING LIBRARY MATERIALS
The dates items are due back are printed on the receipt given to you at check out. Items should
be returned to the Library by closing time on the day that they are due. Please return your
library materials on time so other people can borrow them. Book drops are available at each
location for your convenience. Materials borrowed from one branch may be returned to any other
branch in the Library System.
LATE CHARGES
You are responsible for items taken out on your card. Charges will be assessed for each day or
part day after the due date.
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HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD
It's easy to get a library card! First, choose a library branch. You can choose
a branch near your home, school or office, whichever is most convenient for you. Bring in
identification with your name and address on it. If you are a non-resident, bring proof of
employment or attendance at a school in Mississauga. If any changes occur, such as a
change of name, address or phone number, please inform staff right away. Fees are charged for
lost, damaged, forgotten or stolen cards.
Click here to
print the application form (PDF document)
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find a library
IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR A LIBRARY
CARD
A valid Ontario Driver's License is acceptable as a single document.
| Acceptable Identification |
Acceptable Proof of Address |
• Health card
• Citizenship card
• Passport
• PR card
• Birth Certificate
• SIN card
• Student ID card
• OAS (senior’s card)
• Employer-issued photo ID card |
• Any Benefit Statement issued by the Government of
Canada
• Bank account statement
• Utility bill (telephone, hydro, water, gas, cable TV)
• Motor Vehicle Permit
• Mortgage, rental or lease agreement
• Property tax assessment or bill
• Insurance policy (property, auto, life)
• Employer record (pay stub or letter from employer)
• Secondary school, college or university report card or transcript |
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