Loan Periods and Service Charges

Printing of Vaccine Receipts: Residents can print an enhanced proof of COVID-19 vaccination certificate with a unique Quick Response (QR) code from library computers at no fee. Library staff are available to assist you to navigate the process, as time permits.  The library is offering free lamination of the enhanced certificates.

You can find a wide range of materials at your local Haldimand County Library branch – not just books! A variety of magazines, DVDs & videos, books on CD, video games, music CDs, reference materials and more are available for loan. Materials are on loan for a specified period and service charges will be applied to overdue items. Learn more about library materials & hours below.

Loan Periods & Service Charges

*all charges listed are per item

  • Books
    Loan / renewal period 3 weeks
    Overdue service charge 20¢ per day*
    Maximum overdue charge $10*
  • Magazines
    Loan / renewal period 1 week
    Overdue service charge 20¢ per day*
    Maximum overdue charge $5*
  • DVDs & Videos
    Loan / renewal period 1 week
    Lost case/pouch $2 each
    Overdue service charge $1 per day*
    Maximum overdue charge $10*
  • Books on CD
    Loan / renewal period 3 weeks
    Lost case/pouch $2 each
    Overdue service charge 50¢ per day*
    Maximum overdue charge $10*
  • Video Games
    Loan / renewal period 1 week
    Lost case/pouch $2 each
    Overdue service charge 50¢ per day*
    Maximum overdue charge $10*
  • CD-ROMs and Music CDs
    Loan / renewal period 2 weeks
    Lost case/pouch $2 each
    Overdue service charge 50¢ per day*
    Maximum overdue charge $10*
  • Board Games & Puzzles
    Loan / renewal period 3 weeks
    Overdue service charge 20¢ per day*
    Maximum overdue charge $10*
  • Reference Materials
    Loan / renewal period 4 days
    Overdue service charge 50¢ per day*
    Maximum overdue charge $10*
  • Interlibrary Loans
    Loan period (no renewals) 3 weeks
    Overdue service charge 50¢ per day*
    Maximum overdue charge $10*