Library Cards and Borrowing

Library Cards
Temporary Library Cards
Borrowing Information
Overdue Fines and Charges
Viewing Your Account and Renewing Books Online

Library Cards

Library cards are free to Yukon residents.  Proof of residency is accepted in the form of a driver’s license, a Health Care card or equivalent documentation.  Please visit your local library in person to register for a library card.  Your library card can be used at any Yukon Public Library.

Children under grade nine in school require consent and signature by a parent or guardian (designated the “responsible party”) to get a card in their own name.  The signatory is responsible for all materials borrowed on all cards they have signed for as well as for all charges on items that are overdue, lost or damaged.

Including an e-mail address in your registration profile sets you up for e-mail notifications when a hold arrives for you or you have due or overdue items. This helps you manage the items borrowed on your card – and it saves paper!

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Temporary Library Cards

Non-residents and visitors may also use Yukon Public Libraries by registering for a Temporary Library Card upon presentation of suitable identification (e.g. driver’s license or passport).  Temporary cards are valid for up to one year from the date of issue and a $10.00 refundable deposit is required.  Please note that Temporary Card holders are allowed to borrow a maximum of 3 items at a time.

A library card is not needed to use the public Internet stations. See our Public Internet Access policy for more information.

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Borrowing Information

Item Loan Period Renewals Item Limit
Books 28 days 2 28
Most Requested Books 21 days 2 28
Magazines 28 days 2 28
Audio Books:      
CD-Books 28 days 2 4
Cassettes 28 days 2 28
Videos 28 days 2 28
DVDs 7 days 2 4


Whitehorse Public Library has a large selection of reference materials (i.e. telephone books, encyclopedias, car repair manuals, etc.) available for in-library use.  Smaller reference collections are located in community libraries.  Please check with library staff if you need help using reference materials or answering your questions.

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Overdue Fines and Charges

Late charges for all materials are .02 cents a day per item, to a maximum of $1.00 per item.  Borrowing privileges are suspended if fines exceed $6.00 until payment is made.

Patrons are invoiced at current replacement value for items that are returned damaged or that are not returned within 10 weeks of the due date.  Borrowing privileges are suspended until payment is made or the item(s) returned.

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Viewing Your Account and Renewing Books Online

Did you know that you can view your library account and renew your books through our online catalogue. Click on the 'Patron Review' button and you can do any of the following: 

  • View your Personal Information
  • Change your PIN
  • Change your e-mail or mailing address
  • See what you have on loan
  • Renew Items
  • Place, cancel and review holds
  • Check your library card's expiration date
  • Check for late charges owing
  • Check for overdue item

To log in, you need your library card number and PIN. A PIN is assigned to you when you register for a library card. Please contact any Yukon Public Library if you’ve forgotten your PIN.

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