Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. What if I lose my library card?

A. You may request a new one at a cost of $2.50. More details here.

Q. What happens if I lose or significantly damage a book that I have borrowed?

A. Patrons will be responsible for replacing or paying the replacement cost of lost or damaged books.

Q. How may I donate books to the Library?

A. Simply bring your used books to the library on any working day. We do not accept school text books, Reader's Digest, National Geographic, magazines, musty or damaged books.  If we already have your book in our collection, we will sell it at one of our book sales, unless you specify otherwise.

Q. How may I donate time to the library?

A. The Library is staffed entirely by volunteers.  Not only do they perform necessary functions for the circulation of our collection, but they can be found working at the Library on days when it is closed to the public to do the necessary cataloguing, selection and ordering of books, financial procedures, maintenance of the collection and all those things necessary in a busy library.  A group of volunteers do the landscaping of the property and are responsible for the beautiful grounds. Application forms to become a volunteer Librarian are available from Librarians on duty.

Q. How may I donate money to the library?

A. Donations in cash or check may be made in person at the Pender Island Public Library, or by mail. Donors will be issued a tax deductible receipt.

Q. May I borrow a Reference book?

A. No

Q. Under special circumstances, may I borrow a book for longer than three weeks?

A. Yes, if you will not be in a position to renew, the borrowing period can be reasonably extended. For more information on borrowing, click here.