Your Library Card

To get a full-service library card that allows you to borrow and place holds on both physical and digital materials, you will need to visit a library branch in either Buckhorn or Cavendish with valid and current name and address identification.

How to get a full-service library card

To be eligible for a library card you need to:

• live in the Municipality of Trent Lakes or one of our reciprocal partners (Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Cavan-Monaghan, Haliburton, Selwyn, or North Kawartha)
• work in the Municipality of Trent Lakes
• own property in the Municipality of Trent Lakes

Library cards expire once every two years. You may renew your card by telephone or visit a library branch in person to renew your card.

What you can do with a library card

• Borrow books, music, movies and more
• Place holds through the website to reserve materials and have them sent to your nearest branch
• Download eBooks and eAudiobooks
• Access eLearning resources
• Use research databases 
• Borrow a Community Pass

People without a permanent address

If you are experiencing homelessness or are precariously housed, you are eligible for a library card valid for 12 months that will allow you to borrow up to 5 items at a time as well as have access to library computers. Name identification must be provided.

Non-Residents

If you do not live, work, go to school or own property in Trent Lakes, you can get a non-resident card. This card will allow you to access library resources and borrow materials. You can register in person at either branch with the required identification. The fee for non-residents is $10.00.