How do I get a library card?

Once you turn 13 you can get your own library card. Just bring in your current student id* to register.

If you have been using the library for awhile, you may have a card that is under your parent's name. We encourage you to get your own card once you turn 13.

* We also accept picture identification showing current address such as a valid driver's license or B.C.I.D. The following may also be accepted if accompanied by other identification: personalized cheques, utility bill in the person's name, a business letter with a current post mark addressed to the person applying for the card, a rent receipt showing the name and address of the person applying for the card.

If you do not have student id you can download the High School Student's Application form for membership for your parent or guardian to fill out. Bring the completed form into the Library to register for a card.

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How do I get a BC OneCard?

• If you don't live in Penticton but would like to use the Penticton Public Library bring your home public library card and student card or current ID into the library and ask for a BC OneCard.

For more details visit our BC OneCard page here: BC OneCard

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How do I renew my library card?

• Residents do not need to renew their library card
• Non-residents renew their cards on or after the anniversary date that they joined the library
• Visitors who stay in Penticton longer than 1 month must purchase a non-resident card or get a BC OneCard.

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What can I do with my library card?

• Check out books, videos, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, magazines, etc.
• Use our subscription databases from home or work to find articles and other useful information
• Place a hold on something that isn't currently on the shelf
• Login to your library account to review your account and renew items you've checked out
• Sign on to the public Internet computers
• Request items for interlibrary loan

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How do I donate to the library?

If you would like to make a donation of your used books here are some helpful hints before you come into the library:

We Like:

• Books published in the last 5 years
• Recent best sellers
• Clean copies of "classic" titles
• Newer paperbacks in good condition

We Don't Need:(and can't even sell in the Book Sale)

• Materials in poor condition (yellow pages, broken spines, musty smelling)
• Textbooks
• Dated information, particularly in the sciences
• Old government publications

Other Helpful Hints:

Donations can be dropped off at the Library. If you have an especially large donation (over 3 boxes) please call Karen at 770-7786

Material that is not added to our collection is sold at the Book Sale, or on a table located in the Library.

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How do I use the library display case?

• Are you a non-profit organization?
• Are you interested in spreading the word about your group?
• Do you have an upcoming event that you would like to promote?

The Penticton Public Library has a display case available for you to use free of charge! Over 4,600 patrons come to the Library each week -- an incredible opportunity for you to explore!

If you are interested in booking the display case or would like more information, please call Karen at 770-7786 or e-mail:

library at summer.com

Note: Requests for use of the display case shall be approved by the Library. Displays of a commercial or sectarian bias are not acceptable. Library staff reserve the right to alter displays for aesthetic reasons.

For more information visit our Display Case page here: Display Case

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