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Sunday	10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday	9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday	9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday	10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Get a Library Card

Images of the four available types of Sudbury Public Library cards

Getting A Library Card

Who Can Get A Library Card?

All citizens of the City of Greater Sudbury are entitled to and encouraged to have a library card.
Library membership is free to residents of the City of Greater Sudbury, and members of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nations.
Residents who live outside of the City of Greater Sudbury may purchase a library card for the following terms: one month - $5; one year - $20.00.
An active student of a post-secondary institution within the City of Greater Sudbury

A valid library card is required to borrow library materials as well as to book time on the library's public Internet stations. When registering for a library card, cardholders agree to follow all rules and regulations of the Greater Sudbury Public Library (GSPL).

How Do I Get A Library Card?

Valid identification is required to apply for a GSPL Passport membership. Valid identification must be presented at the branch during the application process or at the request of GSPL staff for card renewal.

Acceptable forms of identification are listed in Table 1 below. We require either a single piece of Type 1 identification or a combination of one Type 2 identification and one Type 3 identification.

All identification must be current (i.e., not expired). Type 3 documents must be dated and issued within the last 2 months.

A parent or guardian is required to provide valid identification for children under the age of 13 who wish to obtain a Passport membership.

Identification Types

While a legal name is required for a Passport membership, GSPL allows members to use their chosen name and pronouns. Chosen names and pronouns will be used by GSPL whenever possible with the exception of certain administrative processes.

If you are not able to meet the identification requirements, you may be eligible for an Access Membership.

Visitor Cards

If you are a visitor to Greater Sudbury, please bring a piece of identification to obtain a one-time or temporary card that will allow you access to our public computer stations.

One-time cards are valid for a two-hour session on the day you obtain the card. You may only login once, even if you do not use all of your allotted time.
Temporary cards may be obtained by visitors for up to 14 days. These cards allow two hours daily of computer usage.

How Do I Renew My Expiring Card?

Active Passport memberships do not expire.
Access memberships expire after 1 year from the date of issue.
Non-Resident memberships expire at the end of the month or year they have paid for.
Inactive library memberships with 4 years of no activity are automatically deleted.
Members in good standing may request that their account be deleted at any time.
To renew an expired or inactive account, please visit any GSPL location to update and reactivate your card.

Borrowing Materials

What Can I do With My Library Card?

Borrow items from any of our 13 library branches free of charge
Have items sent to any library for easier pickup (some exceptions exist).
Reserve items through the online catalogue or through library staff
Renew items in person, over the telephone, or through My Library online
Borrow items from libraries in other towns / cities through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Book meeting rooms
Rent audio-visual equipment
Access your personal file online to check when materials are due, if reserves have been placed, or if you owe any fees
Use a computer for the Internet or work processor at your local library

** Please note that newspapers, story hour and reference materials are not available for borrowing, although you may access these materials within the library.

How Many Items Can I Borrow?

Material type	Item limit*
Books	unlimited
Audiobooks	unlimited
Magazines	unlimited
CDs	unlimited
DVDs	10
Express books	unlimited
Interlibrary loans	6
3D objects	may have an item limit
Board games	unlimited
Arts pass	1
Wi-Fi Hotspot	1
Chromebook	1

*Limits apply to Passport membership type only. Access membership is limited to one (1) item at a time.

How Do I View My Checked Out Items Online?

You can check the due dates of your checked out items online to avoid late fines.

Login to My Library
Click the "Checked Out Items" button to view the materials you have checked out at this time.
Scroll down - the list of what you have checked out will appear below your personal information. If you are not ready to return an item that is currently checked out, you may be able to renew it.

How Do I Renew Checked Out Materials Online?

Library cardholders may renew their own materials online.All material may be renewed except materials with reserves, materials on which you owe fees. To renew items borrowed through Interlibrary Loan, please contact the Interlibrary Loan department at 705-673-1155, extension 4755.To renew online:

Login in My Library
Click the "Checked Out Items" button to view the materials you have checked out at this time.
Select the materials you want to renew by checking the boxes in the Renew column and then click the "Renew Selected" button.
If you want to renew everything, click on the "Renew All" button.
If you cannot renew items, a message will appear on the screen to indicate this. If you are successful, a new due date will appear in the Status column. Always check the Status column for information on the success or failure of your renewal.

Can I Return My Checked Out Material to Another GSPL Location?

Library materials may be returned to any branch of the Greater Sudbury Public Library, with the exception of Express items, specified 3D objects, or special collections(which must be returned to the branch from which they were borrowed). Book return bins are available at most branches for after-hours convenience.