Borrowing from RPL

It’s not just about books anymore. We’ve got an amazing selection of materials for you to choose from, including music, films, art and more. And all you need is your library card.

Library Cards

Your library card is a lot like your favourite childhood toy — or your mobile phone.

• It goes everywhere with you: you can use it at any public library in Saskatchewan.
• You use it all the time: you need it for all of your library transactions.
• You’re responsible for looking after it: and the materials you borrow with it.
• It adds a lot to your life: you can check out up to 100 items at a time.

A few things to remember when checking out materials:

• High demand items, like DVDs, CDs, Popular Picks, Vox Books, and art rental have limits on the number of items you can borrow at any one time.
• Most items have a 28-day loan period. Others, like DVDs and magazines, have a seven day loan period.
• When possible, we'll give you a receipt that shows what you checked out and when it’s due. If a receipt isn't available, you can always sign into your account online to see what you have out. 
• You’ll have to pay the cost of repairing or replacing materials that are lost or damaged while checked out on your library card.
• Regina Public Library is not responsible for any damage or loss to persons, property or equipment sustained as a result of using or consulting RPL materials.

Don't have a card?

If you don’t have a library card and want to register for online programs, place holds on materials, or access digital services, visit any RPL location to sign up or fill out our online registration form to get a temporary barcode by email. 

You can then visit any RPL location to complete your registration and receive a permanent library card. 

For more information on COVID-19 health measures, click here.

Loan Periods

Loan periods are different, depending on what type of materials you’re borrowing.  

Borrowing maximums

For some materials, there is a maximum number of items that you can have checked out at any given time.

A total of 100 items can be checked out on your card at any time.

One (1) musical instrument can be checked out at any given time. 

A maximum of three (3) video games can be checked out at any given time. 

A maximum of five (5) items from these groups can be checked out at any given time:

• Art rental
• Book Club in a Bag
• Popular picks
• Popular picks DVDs
• Vox Books
• Toys

A combined total of 20 items from these groups can be check out an any give time:

• DVDs or Blu-ray
• DVD or Blu-ray TV Series (Set)
• Videos

A combined total of 30 items from these groups can be checked out at any given time:

• CDs
• Spoken Word

Returns

You are responsible for making sure that all the items borrowed on your card are returned by the due date.

• You can return materials to any public library in Saskatchewan.
• RPL has 24-hour materials returns at all locations.
• Toys and art rentals must be returned to Central Library.
• Musical instruments must be returned to the library they were borrowed from, either Central Library or Sherwood Village Branch.

Fines

As of January 1, 2021, RPL is no longer charging late fines for library materials.  

When you borrow materials, you'll still have a due date. You won't be charged if you return your materials within 30 days of the due date. We recommend renewing your items if you want to keep them longer.  

Once you're finished with your materials, return them so others can enjoy them! 
 

• Items that are kept 30 days past the due date are considered “lost” and your account will be billed for their replacement. 
• If you have $10 or more of lost costs on your account, you will also be restricted from borrowing any more materials.  
• Don’t worry: charges and restrictions will be removed when you return the overdue materials in good condition. 
• We’ll notify you when your items are coming due. Notification preferences can be changed in My Account.  
• You can also login to your account online to see when items are due.  
• Most library materials can be renewed, as long as no one else has a hold on them.  

There are several ways to renew your materials:  

• Log into your account online  
• Call our hotline at 306.777.6000 or visit one of our branches during open hours, or  
• Call our automated renewal line at 306.777.6111 anytime.  

Lost or Damaged Materials

We aren’t charging late fines, but we still need you to return your materials.  
 
Items that are kept 30 days past the due date are considered “lost” and your account will be billed for their replacement. 

If you have $10 or more of lost costs on your account, you will also be restricted from borrowing any more materials.  

Charges and restrictions will be removed if you return lost materials in good condition. 

If you pay for a lost item, but then return it in good condition within six (6) months of the payment date, a refund for the replacement cost will be provided. The original receipt is required for a refund.