As a Library member you can borrow a wide variety of materials.
Borrowing Periods
| Borrowing Items | Borrowing Period | Renew* | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movies & videogames | 7 days | Yes | Yes |
| Boomerang Books | 14 days | No | No |
| Boomerang Movies | 7 days | No | No |
| Media Equipment | 3 days | Once | No |
| Board Books | 21 days | Yes | No |
| Toys (at Aaniin & Milliken Mills) | 21 days | No | No |
| Magazines | 7 days | Once | No |
| Books and all other items | 21 days | Yes | Yes |
| eBooks (from OverDrive) | 21 days | Yes | Yes |
*an item may be renewed if no one is waiting for it. Our system will automatically renew all eligible items 3 days before the due date. The renewal limits is 10 renewals.
Boomerangs are popular items available at the Library on a first-come-first-served basis.
Borrowing Limits
- You can borrow up to 100 physical items on your card and an additional 50 electronic items.
- If the item has holds on it the loan period may be reduced.
Extended Loans
Extended loans are available for items that are not in high demand. We reserve the right to limit or deny extended loans on specific items.
Returning Items
- Items may be returned at Markham Village, Thornhill Village and Unionville libraries using the drop boxes which are open 24/7 for your convenience.
- Toys, Lendery items and Digital Media Lab Equipment can be returned at the three open branches as well. Please do not use the Drop Box when you are returning these items. Instead please call the branch you are at and a staff member will come outside to take your item in.
