The Banff Public Library offers:


GET A LIBRARY CARD

Library cards are FREE to all residents of Banff and ID#9. To obtain a library card, please present a piece of picture identification and proof of residency. Residents of Canmore may obtain a guest membership for an annual fee of $12.00. Non-Residents may obtain a membership for a non-refundable annual fee of $60.00.

Please bring your library card with you every time you visit the library. Your card permits you to borrow books, magazines, compact discs, videos, DVDs, and audiotapes. You do not need a library card to attend library programmes, use the Internet, or use materials within the library.


BORROWING BOOKS

Loan Period
Up to 25 items may be borrowed for three weeks; DVDs and videos may be borrowed for one week .

Returns
All material may be returned to either the Banff or Canmore library. A 24-hour outside book deposit is available for returns. Please return DVDs, videos, compact discs and cassettes to the library desk.

Overdues
The library encourages the return of library materials on time so that they may be available for others to borrow. Fines are by donation.

Renewals
You may renew online, in person, or by phone at 762-2661 items which are not on hold for someone else. In special circumstances, an extended loan period may be granted at the time material is borrowed. Please ask staff.

Interlibrary Loan Service
If the library does not have a book that you are looking, please let library staff know. We will either purchase the book for the collection or borrow it from another library. Requests for books can be made in person, by phone or by e-mail at books@banfflibrary.ab.ca.

Holds/Reserves
Library materials may be reserved in person, by phone, fax or e-mail. You will be notified when the item is available.


INTERNET ACCESS

The Library offers FREE Internet access for research or other library-related functions. Free Internet access is available on a first come, first served basis..

One of the free access terminals is provided by the CAP-APLEN project. CAP (Community Access Program) is a Government of Canada initiative, administered by Industry Canada, which aims to provide Canadians with free Internet access in public libraries across Canada. As part of this goal, CAP in association with APLEN (Alberta Public Libraries Electronic Network), has provided funding to install an Internet Station in every library in Alberta.

Use of Internet for web-based e-mail costs $2.00 for 30 minutes or any part thereof. There is also a charge of $2.00 for 30 minutes to connect to the library's wireless network.


HOMEBOUND DELIVERY SERVICES

If you are unable to come to the library due to illness or lack of transportation, library staff will happily deliver books, videos, DVDs, audiobooks and other library materials right to your door. Please call the library to make arrangements for this FREE service.


EXHIBIT SPACE FOR LOCAL ARTISTS

The library’s gallery space is available for local emerging artists/photographers to display their art or photography free of charge. Artists may display their work for one month. Contact the library to inquire about booking the space for a show.


MEETING FACILITIES

The library’s conference room is available for meeting use by community groups during library hours. The maximum capacity is 20 people. There is no charge to use the conference room for not-for-profit groups. For-profit groups are charged a $35/day rental fee. All groups using the room are responsible for clean up and tidying of the room. Contact the library to inquire about bookings.

 

BOW VALLEY LEARNING COUNCIL

 Bow Valley Learning Council is comprised of 23 BVLC member agencies committed to the philosophy of lifelong learning.  The council aim is to provide a variety of efficient credit and non-credit classes and experiences for adult residents of the Bow Valley.  Follow the link to find out more!

http://www.bowvalleylearning.ca/main.php