Circulation Rules

Auto Renewals

With Auto Renewals, items on your account will automatically renew 3 days before they are due. All library members will be signed up for Auto-Renewal but you may opt-out at any time by contacting the library. Most physical items borrowed (books, DVDs, audiobooks, music CDs) are eligible for up to 3 auto-renewals.

The following are not eligible for auto-renewal:

• Items that have reached their renewal limit
• Items another patron has requested to borrow (items on hold)
• ILLO items (items borrowed from a library system outside PCIN)
• Downloadable materials (eg. eBooks and audiobooks)
• Steam Kits
• Hotspots
• Park Passes
• PC Connect bus pass
• Pool pass
• Nintendo Switch console
• Nintendo Switch games

Patrons will receive a notice 3 days before their items are due indicating which items have been renewed and which have not. 

You can also check the status of your items at anytime using the online catalogue. 

Checking the Status of Your Items Out

You can check the status of your items at anytime using the online catalogue.

1. Log into your account using your library card or username and your PIN (last 4 digits of your phone number)
2. Click on My PEPL then Checked Out.
3. You will then see the due dates of your items listed.
4. If something is coming due, click in the checkbox beside it and click on the Renew button. 

You can also call the library at 519-519-9583 during our open hours and ask a library staff member to check your due dates and renew the items.

Email Reminders

Our Courtesy Reminder service notifies users by email that their items are due back in three days. Please contact the library at to take advantage of this useful service. A reminder that this is a courtesy service - returning your items on time is your responsibility.

Paying for Late Charges

You can pay for your late fees at the front desk. You can pay by cash or check.

Lost & Damaged Materials

If materials are damaged beyond use, patrons must pay the replacement cost of the item. 

If an item is overdue by 35 days, it will be declared lost. Lost items remain in the PCIN system for one year and can be accepted back into the collection if found. Once an item is declared lost, a replacement fine for the lost item will be generated. If the item were to be found and returned, the replacement cost will be reversed; however, there is a non-refundable $12.95 collection fee.

Additionally, if your account has fines over $10, you cannot check out items on your account until paid. If your account has outstanding fines of over $50, your account will go to collections and there is a $12.95 non-refundable fee.