Update on Reciprocal Borrowing

At Wasaga Beach Public Library, we’re committed to prioritizing services for our Wasaga Beach residents. As part of this commitment, WBPL will no longer participate in the Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement with nearby libraries. This change allows us to focus our resources and services on the local community.

What this means for you:

     WBPL Residents: Your WBPL membership remains active, giving you full access to all WBPL services and programs. However, please note that starting January 1, 2025, free access to collections from the seven neighbouring library systems (Clearview, Essa, Ramara, Springwater, Severn, Tay, and Penetanguishene) will no longer be available. To continue borrowing from these libraries, please contact them directly to learn about their non-resident membership options.

     Reciprocal Members: As of January 1, 2025, WBPL will no longer offer reciprocal memberships. If you would like to continue using WBPL services, we invite you to join as a paid member. Non-resident membership fees are currently $65 per year.

Options for Non-Residents
Non-residents can enjoy full access to WBPL’s services and resources by purchasing a membership. For more information on membership options, please visit our Membership page or contact us directly.

Questions?
For additional information or assistance, please reach out to us at 705.429.5481 x2401 or info.wbpl@wasagabeach.com. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to continuing to serve our community.

Frequently asked questions (FAq)

WBPL is committed to enhancing services and resources for Wasaga Beach residents. Ending the Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement allows us to focus on meeting the needs of our local community.

Starting November 1, 2024, WBPL will no longer accept new reciprocal memberships. All existing reciprocal memberships will end on January 1, 2025.

As a WBPL resident, your library membership remains active, giving you full access to WBPL’s services and programs. However, as of January 1, 2025, you will no longer have free borrowing privileges at the seven neighbouring library systems. To continue borrowing from these libraries, please contact them directly to inquire about non-resident membership options.

If you’re currently a reciprocal member, you can continue using WBPL services until January 1, 2025. After that date, you’re invited to join WBPL as a paid member to continue accessing our resources. The non-resident membership is currently $65 per member, per year.

A non-resident membership costs $65 per member, per year. This provides full access to WBPL’s collections, programs, and digital resources. For more details on membership options, please visit our Membership page.

Yes, WBPL residents can still request materials from other libraries through our Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service, which allows access to a wide network of Ontario libraries. Contact us or visit the Interlibrary Loan page for more information.

We’re here to help! If you have additional questions, please contact us at 705.429.5481 x2401 or info.wbpl@wasagabeach.com.