If you are unable to locate a particular book at any location of South Shore Public Libraries, ask staff to request it for you through Interlibrary Loan services. Staff will locate the book from another public library system or university library in Nova Scotia, Canada or beyond. If requesting online, please include your email address.

There is an overdue charge of 50¢ per day for interlibrary loan materials, with no maximum. Renewals are often possible — please request renewals at least one week before the current due date by calling your local Library or the Interlibrary Loan Department at 543-2548. Whole issues of magazines cannot be requested on interlibrary loan (other libraries will not send them), however patrons may ask for photocopies of specific articles.

There may be charges associated will all interlibrary loans. Library staff will advise you of these charges before requesting the item from the lending library.

Borrow Anywhere/Return Anywhere

As of September 28, 2009 you can now borrow from over a hundred libraries across the province, including public, community college and university libraries.  Materials can be returned to any of the participating libraries.  It's free, easy and convenient.  It's your library, everywhere you are.

Registration
Get a card for free at all public libraries, bookmobile, university and community college libraries across the province.

Borrowing
Gain access to tons of books, specialized collections and more!

Returning
Simply return your materials to the most convenient participating location, even if it's kilometers away from where you borrowed them.

Borrow Anywhere/Return Anywhere is subject to individual libraries' procedures and policies.