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Library Cards
Borrowing Resources
Library Cards
How to register for a library card
Visit any one of CKPL branch locations and provide one piece of identification showing your name and current address. Photo ID is preferred. Note: Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult/ legal guardian.
How much does it cost?
Library cards are free to:
- All residence of Chatham-Kent
- Residence of Sarnia-Lambton, Essex, St.Thomas, Middlesex and Elgin Counties. Identification and a valid library card from their home community is required for registration.
Non-residential fees apply to all other communities including the cities of Windsor and London.
- Annual Fee - $25.00
- 6months - $15.00
Update your library card
Library cards are updated annually. If your contact information changes (home address, telephone number, email address), please let us know. Current contact information helps us maintain better customer service.
Personal information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection to Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and will be used strictly for the purpose of contacting you about library related matters .
Report Lost/Stolen Card
Please contact your local CKPL branch if your library card is lost or stolen. You are responsible for all material borrowed on your card (or your child’s) until it is reported. The cost for replacing a lost/stolen card is $2.00.
Why do I need a library card?
Your CKPL Library card is a fast and easy way to borrow material from any of the eleven CKPL branch locations. Your card provides you access to our computer terminals, online services and electronic resources.
View Your Account
To help you keep your account current and to see when your materials are due, you can View Your Account through CKAT our online catalogue.
Borrowing Resources
Loan and Fine Schedules
Please note:
Fines for overdue children's print resources are increasing effective January 4, 2010. The daily fine for overdue children's books, book and tape sets, books on CD, magazines and music CDs is increasing to $0.15/day. There is no change to maximum fines or the daily fine for overdue DVDs.
| Adult Resource |
Loan Period |
Limits |
Fines |
Maximum Fines |
| Books |
21 days |
Staff reserves the right to limit numbers |
.25/day |
$15.00 |
| Audiocassettes & Books on CD |
21 days |
10 |
.25/day |
$15.00 |
| Music CDs |
21 days |
10 |
.25/day |
$15.00 |
| Magazines |
7 days |
10 |
.25/day |
$10.00 |
| Documentary Videos & DVDs |
7 days |
5 |
1.00/day |
$15.00 |
| Feature Films - Videos & DVDs |
2 days |
5 |
1.00/day |
$15.00 |
| Children's Resources |
Loan Period |
Limits |
Fines |
Maximum Fines |
| Books |
21 days |
Staff reserves the right to limit numbers |
.10/day |
$5.00 |
Books & Tape
Sets and Books on CD |
21 days |
5 |
.10/day |
$5.00 |
| Magazines |
21 days |
5 |
.10/day |
$5.00 |
| Music CDs |
21 days |
5 |
.10/day |
$5.00 |
Documentary
Videos & DVDs |
7 days |
5 |
1.00/day |
$5.00 |
| Feature Films Videos and DVDs |
7 days |
5 |
1.00/day |
$5.00 |
Renewing Loaned Materials
Most items can be renewed twice, unless the item is requested by another patron. Material may be renewed by phone, at any CKPL branch or by accessing your account online.
Renewals Online: Go to: www.chatham-kent.ca/ckat
Click on “My Account” tab
Enter your Library card number and Pin
Click the “Checked Out” option on the top toolbar
Select the box beside the items and Click “renew”
The new Due Date will be shown. Print the page if a copy of the due date is needed.
Placing Holds
You can reserve material by connecting to CKAT, by telephone or in person. When placing a hold by telephone, please contact your local branch, have your library card and title of the item(s) ready. You will be notified when the item is available for pickup .
Placing a Hold online:
Search for items through our online catalogue at: chatham-kent.ca/ckat
Select the “Request item” button.
Enter your library card and PIN
Click the “Login” button.
Select branch location to pick up your items
Click the “Request” button.
Your request will be placed, you will be contacted when the item is available for pick up.
Lost/ Damaged Material.
If an item is lost or returned in damaged condition, the borrower will be charged the replacement cost of the item plus a $3.50 administration fee.