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    Civic Centre Resource Library remains open during the parking lot reconstruction project. The parking lot can only be accessed by entering at the traffic light at Vaughan City Hall. We apologize for this inconvenience.

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Library Fees and Charges

Vaughan Public Libraries is proud to be a fine-free library system. Our libraries no longer charge daily overdue fines in order to reduce barriers and provide equitable access to our customers. Some fees remain in effect, such as replacement fees for damaged or lost items.

Borrowing

Damaged or lost items
Full replacement cost plus a $5.00 non-refundable administration fee as determined by the library
Collection fee for library records sent to the collection agency
$20.00
Replacement of lost or damaged library card
Free
Activities causing damage to library computers, systems, software or computer equipment
Full replacement cost as determined by the library
Overdue fines
None. We are a fine-free library system.

You may pay the fees and charges at any Vaughan Public Libraries branch, by phone at 905-653-READ(7323), or online.

Services

Printing/Photocopy - Black & White, per side
$0.10 (letter/legal)
Printing/Photocopy - Black & White, per side
$0.20 (ledger)
Printing/Photocopy- Colour, per side
$0.40 (letter/legal)
Printing/Photocopy- Colour, per side
$0.80 (ledger)
Scanning
Free
Exam Proctoring fee - paid by student
$40.00*
Exam Proctoring fee - paid by institution
$50.00*
VPL Bags
$2.00*
* Subject to HST

Meeting Rooms

Groups registered with City of Vaughan as Community Service Organizations
$17.50* per hour
VPL Member
$66.59* per hour
Non-Member / Commercial use
$76.95* per hour
Clean-up charge (may be levied, where warranted)
$30.00
* Subject to HST

Make It! Create It! Learn It!

3D Printing
$0.25/gram
Button Maker
$0.25 per button
Carving, Vinyl Cutter, Laser Cutter
Free to use (plus cost of material)

Programs

Payment in full is required at time of registration. A refund will be available to program participants who withdraw within the parameters detailed at the time of registration. Programs cancelled by VPL will be fully refunded.

Suspension of Membership

Borrower privileges are withdrawn:

  • when charges of damaged or lost items reach $25.00 or more;
  • if 1 or more items are overdue 30 days or longer;
  • if lost materials are not paid for;
  • if user activities damage library computers, systems, software of computer equipment;
  • if a user persistently fails to comply with VPL Policies, Regulations and Rules of Conduct;
  • library card expired;
  • card reported as lost.

Privileges will be reinstated upon payment of all outstanding charges, or when a proof of address is provided to renew your library card.

See also:

Library Services
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