Using The Library

Anyone may use the Library's resources within the library for free. However, you must be a member to borrow library materials. Our Library is a member of the Parkland Regional Library and our Online Catalogue  includes books from member libraries.

Materials in Collection:

  • Books, some written in foreing languages and large print
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Video's and DVD's
  • Audio books
  • Music CD's
  • Reference materials on CD-ROM such as encyclopedias and government materials

Additional Benefits

Reciprocal Membership Agreements:

Camrose Public Library has agreements in place with Edmonton Public Library and Tofield Municipal Library.  Camrose Public Library members with current library memberships may purchase a membership card from either of these libraries at the same rate as residents. In addition, members of the Edmonton Public Library or Tofield Municipal Library may purchase a Library card at the same rate as residents.

The Alberta (TAL) Card:

Members can apply for a TAL Card which can be used at over 240 TAL member libraries. This permits patrons to borrow 5 books. Holds and Interlibrary loans are not permitted on a TAL card. For more information, please click on either link below.

The Alberta Library Card

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 Membership Fees

Adult

 $12

Student (ages 13 - 17)

 Free
Child (0 - 12) Free
Institutions $35
Non-Residents
Residents of the villages of Ferintosh and New Norway		 $80 per household
Augustana Students
Please see the Augustana Library to receive your TAL Card. Your TAL card then be activated at Camrose Public Library. There is a Limit of 5 books. Holds and Inter-Library Loans are not available on TAL cards.		 TAL CARD

Limit on number of items borrowed

  • Our limit is 50 items per card, up to 10 magazines, 10 Videos, 10 CD's, and 10 DVD's
  • TAL Card- Limit of 5 Books

Loan or Borrowing Period

  • 3 weeks for books
  • 1 week for compact discs, periodicals (current magazine issue can not be signed out) DVDs and videos
  • One business day's grace will be allowed for all materials

Renewing Materials

Members now have the option of renewing materials by phone, through the Online Catalogue, or at the public access catalogues (IPAC's) in the Library. Items may be renewed up two times. Items may not be renewed if there is currently a hold on them.

Late and Other Fees

  • 25 cents per day late charge for each item. Once you have reached a maximum of $10 in fines on your library card you will be asked to clear up your account before further materials can be borrowed.
  • There are replacement charges and processing fees for lost or damaged items.
  • $2 processing fee for replacing lost cards