General Services
Get a Library Card
Resident Membership
Library cards are free to anyone who lives or owns property in Grey Highlands, or contracting municipalities. These include residents of West Grey and Chatsworth. In order to get a Library card, we require a piece of photo identification and proof of address.
To obtain a library card, bring in a piece of identification with your CURRENT address, such as a driver’s license, vehicle ownership, hospital card, or utility bill. Children younger than 14 years of age will require a parent, guardian or caregiver to sign up with them.
Visit or call any branch or use our general email: [email protected].
Non-Resident Membership
If you are not a resident of these communities, there is a membership fee of $65.00.
Temporary Membership
We can issue temporary memberships to those who are non-residents and wish to use the Library for a brief time (e.g. you may be vacationing in the area). Temporary memberships require a $25.00 deposit + $10.00 for the first and $5 for each additional month. The deposit is refundable upon the return of materials and the Library card.
Replacement Cards
If your Library card is lost or misplaced, there is a $2.00 replacement fee. Note: At this time, we only accept cash. No credit or debit. If you lose your card or need to change your address or update your contact information, visit or call any branch or email [email protected].
Renewal of Memberships
Library cards will be renewed every two years and members will receive a notice of when their card is expiring. This will ensure that all information is up-to-date.
With your Library card you can:
- Use it at any branch in Grey Highlands (Flesherton, Markdale, Kimberley), as well as Meaford and the Blue Mountains Public Library.
- Borrow books, DVDs, magazines, park passes, STEAM kits, and more!
- Download eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, local newspapers, and movies.
- Access resources – Libby, Mango, LinkedIn
- Use Library computers.
Computer & Internet Access
Library members may use the public computers with their library card for 90 minutes per day. Non-residents may visit the Information Desk to gain access to these computers with a guest pass. Library members may utilize Wi-Fi on their own personal devices with their valid Library card. Non-residents may visit the Information Desk to gain access to these computers with a guest pass.
Printing, Photocopying, & Faxing
Printing is available at all of our library locations. Prices for printing and copying: $0.25/page for black & white; $0.50/page for colour; $0.30/page for double-sided black & white; $1.00/page for double-sided colour. The Library also offers faxing services at all locations.
1-to-1 Technical Training
Free 1-to-1 Technical training is available at the Library in person or online. Staff are available to help with most questions including: setting up a new tablet or smartphone, learning how to use spreadsheets, getting started on social media, and more! Email [email protected] or call one of our branches to book your free one hour training session.
Reader’s Advisory Services
Unsure what to read next, or looking for a great recommendation? Fill in this form with your reading interests and our library staff will send a customized list of books to your email. Please feel free to submit requests using this form as many times as necessary for your reader’s advisory needs.
Interlibrary Loans
Not finding what you’re looking for? You can borrow items from other libraries through this Interlibrary Loan.
Before requesting an Interlibrary Loan, check the Grey Highlands Public Library catalogue. If we have the title you are looking for, please place a request through our catalogue. For items published within the last 3 years, please use the Suggest a Purchase form as most libraries will not lend out new material through Interlibrary Loan. Items can be requested in person at any library location, or by calling your nearest library.
The following can be requested through Interlibrary Loan:
- Print material (fiction and nonfiction) published more than three years ago.
- Audiobooks (Books on CD)
The following cannot be requested through Interlibrary Loan:
- Items already owned by Grey Highlands Public Library.
- New material released less than a year ago.
- DVDs, Blu-rays or Video Games.
- Book club sets.
- Microfilm/fiche.
- Textbooks.
- eAudio and eBooks.
Accessible Services
Accessible Computer Station
Public access computers are outfitted with equipment to assist visually impaired persons to access the internet and desktop publishing software.
Large Print Books
Large print books are available at all locations. These titles will include a wide selection of bestsellers, fiction, and non-fiction.
Audio Books
Audiobooks are available through the library as physical CDs through our e-Audiobook collections.
Dyslexia Friendly Collection
To ensure the library is a place where all children have access to materials that meets their needs in a fun and supportive environment, GHPL has a special dyslexia friendly collection of books.
Daisy Readers
DAISY (the Digital Accessible Information System) readers are specialized audio devices that allow readers who are blind or partially sighted to navigate through a variety of audio books. The Daisy reader is loanable to our members.