Help and FAQ
In order to borrow materials from a Kawartha Lakes Public Library branch you will need to get a Kawartha Lakes Public Library card.
Borrowing Materials
Search our catalogue to find titles to borrow. See the chart below for the kinds of things you can borrow and for how long. For help see help using the catalogue page.
| Material Type | Loan Period | Checkout Limit |
|---|---|---|
|
Audiobook |
3 weeks |
no limit |
|
Book |
3 weeks |
no limit |
|
Book Club Set |
6 weeks |
2 sets at a time |
|
Cognitive Kits |
3 weeks, no renewals |
no limit |
|
Disc Golf Sets |
1 week |
no limit |
|
Educational Kit |
3 weeks |
no limit |
|
DVD |
7 days |
no limit |
|
DVD set |
3 weeks |
no limit |
|
Full STEAM Ahead |
1 week, no renewals |
no limit |
|
Magazine |
7 days |
no limit |
|
Music CD |
3 weeks |
no limit |
|
cloudLibrary eBooks and audiobooks |
3 weeks |
10 items at a time |
|
Hoopla material |
3 days for television, 7 days for music albums, 3 weeks for e-books, audio books and comic books |
5 items a month |
Renewing Your Library Materials
You can renew items by:
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Contacting your library branch directly
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Logging into your online account
For step-by-step instructions on renewing online, visit here.
Please note: You cannot renew an item if:
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There is a hold on the item
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Your account is blocked
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You have already renewed the item six times
Email Notifications
Add your email to your account to receive reminders about items due in the next week. Contact us to add or update your email address.
Never miss a due date again!
Add your email to receive reminders about items coming due.
Requesting Library Materials
You can request materials in several ways:
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Ask a staff member at your branch
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Request through interlibrary loan
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Suggest a purchase for the library collection
Need help?
Call your local branch or email libraryadministration@kawarthalakeslibrary.ca for assistance.
Help Using the Catalogue
Visit the help section of the catalogue for information on how to:
- search for items
- placing holds on items
- add items to lists to keep track of what you want to check out
The help section may include some features that our library does not make use of. If you are having trouble finding what you're looking for speak to staff at your library or contact us using the information below.
Contact Us
Kawartha Lakes Public Library
P.O. Box 9000, 190 Kent Street West
Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 2Y6
Phone: 705-324-9411 ext 1291
Email