Membership

If you live, work, go to school full-time, or own property in the City of Vaughan, you qualify for free membership. If you are a member of Aurora Public Library, Richmond Hill Public Library, Markham Public Library, or Newmarket Public Library, you may also apply for free membership with Vaughan Public Libraries. Membership for those who do not qualify is available for an annual fee of $80.00.

Apply Online

Online application is available to anyone 18 years of age or more who qualifies for free membership.

Please note, online applications will be processed within 72 hours. When your Library Card is ready, a VPL staff member will send your VPL Library Card number by email and you will be able to collect your card from your local branch. Apply now.

Apply in Person

You may visit any Vaughan Public Libraries branch to apply for membership.

You must apply in person at any VPL branch if you are under the age of 18, or do not qualify for free membership.

Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to obtain a VPL Library Card.

Acceptable Identification

Whether you register online or in person, you will need to bring identification with you to obtain a VPL Library Card. Staff will ask you for identification that shows your name and one of the following:

• current home address in the City of Vaughan (drivers licence, utility bill - telephone, hydro, cable);
• employment in the City of Vaughan (pay stub);
• full-time registration at a school or college in the City of Vaughan (report card); or
• title/deed for land owned in the City of Vaughan.

PIN (Personal Identification Number)

A PIN is necessary to access your library account online and to access databases. You can set up your PIN at any VPL branch.

When you register, you will be asked to provide us with a four digit number. Please remember this number for use at a later date.

Your PIN protects access to your library record. As a result, it is important to choose a number other people won't be able to guess easily. Once your PIN is set up, keep it in a safe place and don't give the number to anyone.

If you forget your PIN, you must visit a VPL branch, bringing with you some valid identification. Staff there will be able to activate a new PIN for you.