Library Memberships

If you are a resident of the City of Orillia, the Township of Oro-Medonte, or the Township of Severn, please bring identification and proof of residential address to the Library when you register for a Library card.

If you pay property taxes to the City of Orillia, Oro-Medonte, or Severn, and live elsewhere, you are also entitled to a free membership. Please contact us for more information.

If you are a member of Chippewas of Rama First Nation please bring identification and proof of residential address to the Library when you register for a Library card.

A parent or guardian's signature is required on membership applications for children age 13 and under. The parent/guardian is responsible for all material and charges on the child's card.

Youth (14 years – 18 years inclusive) should bring identification (e.g., a student card) and proof of address (e.g., report card) when registering for a Library card. If a youth cannot provide these documents, exceptions may be made. Please contact us for more information.

If you are not eligible for a free membership, you may purchase a Library membership. Proof of identity and address is required.

Fees for paid memberships are:

• 1 month membership (individual) - $15.00 (borrowing limit of 4 items at one time; not eligible for interlibrary loans)
• 6 month membership (family) - $80.00
• 1 year membership (family)- 150.00

Barrie and Midland residents

Residents of the City of Barrie and the Town of Midland are eligible for free Orillia Public Library membership. Proof of residence in Barrie or Midland plus a valid Barrie or Midland Public Library card is required. Orillia Public Library members are entitled to free memberships at Barrie and Midland public libraries.

Georgian College and Lakehead University students

Georgian College and Lakehead University students, faculty and staff are also eligible for free Orillia Public Library membership. A valid student/faculty/staff card and proof of permanent (home) address is required at time of registration. Orillia Public Library members are entitled to free memberships at the Library Commons at Georgian College and Lakehead University.

Teachers who work in schools in the City of Orillia may acquire a School Classroom Membership. The school principal’s signature is required. Contact us for more information.

Orillia-based not-for-profit, government, educational or residential care organizations are eligible for a free Institutional Membership. These memberships allow up to 10 items to be borrowed at any one time. Please contact us for more information.

You will need your account number and your PIN to access My Account online, to borrow items, place holds, and check account information.

Your account number is the full barcode on your library card (no spaces). Your PIN is a 4 digit code that was created when you registered for a Library membership, usually the first four letters of your last name in lower case.

Your library card will need to be renewed annually. To renew, please bring your membership card and proof of address to the Library's Check Out Desk.

Please notify the Library as soon as possible if your card is lost or stolen.

You are responsible for any items borrowed on the card until the Library has been notified of the loss/theft.