Borrowing Policies
Elliot Lake Public Library has a wide catalogue of materials for you to enjoy. Make sure you are familiar with these important policies before you sign out library items.
Loan periods and overdue fines
There are different loan periods for different library items.
Type of material | Loan period | Overdue fine |
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Books, audiobooks, talking book kits, magazines | Three weeks (21 days) Up to two renewals | $0.25 per day per item Maximum $10 per item |
DVDs | 7 days Up to four DVDs per household Only one renewal | $1 per day per DVD Maximum $10 per DVD |
14 days No renewals | $5 per day per item Maximum $30 per item | |
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Set by loaning library | $1 per day per item Maximum $10 per item |
Renewals
You can renew library materials in person at the circulation desk, over the phone or through the online catalogue. Overdue items, materials on reserve and eReaders cannot be renewed.
Reserving an item
You can reserve library materials in person at the circulation desk, over the phone or through the online catalogue. Reserved materials are held for 3 business days. Reference materials cannot be reserved. The library does not allow reserves to be made in advance for a specific date or time.
Using the library
Elliot Lake Public Library is a community space for everyone to enjoy. You are welcome to use the library, as long as you agree to follow our policies and procedures.
To ensure that everyone has a positive experience, we ask that all library users respect their fellow library patrons. Please enjoy food and/or drink in permitted areas only. Make sure your cell phone is on silent.