Sign up for a Library Card
During the holiday season all online applications for library memberships and renewals will be completed after January 2, 2025. Should you need assistance before then please reach out to your local SDG Library branch.
About Library Membership & Borrowing
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You can apply online by filling out a simple registration form. Once your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with login details to access our library of digital resources.
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By default, your PIN is set to the last four digits of your phone number. If that doesn't work, call or email your local branch or visit us in person and we can help reset your password.
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Interlibrary Loan is a service through which the SDG Library patrons can borrow materials not available at our library from other libraries in the province to meet the information needs of the community.
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Library memberships are available free of charge to all residents and students of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (excluding Cornwall). To become a member, simply present your proof of address and photo identification at any of our full service library branches in the Counties. Children and teens under the age of 16 require the permission of their parent/guardian. Membership cards expire annually and can be renewed upon payment of any outstanding fees.
Fill out our online form or visit any of our branches in person.
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Complete the Interlibrary Loan Request Form on the Interlibrary Loan page, opens a new window of our website.
SDG Library cards are FREE to all who live, work, own property, or go to school in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (exclusive of Cornwall). The best way to get a library card is to visit one of our 15 branches in person, with photo ID and proof of address. But if that is not possible you can sign up or renew you card online with photo ID and proof of address.
Non-residents can pay an annual fee of $35 for an SDG Library membership. If you will be residing in SDG on a temporary or short term basis you may be eligible for a temporary digital membership. More information is available on our Temporary Digital Membership page.
Acceptable verification of address and identification includes:
Acceptable Photo Identification
- Valid driver’s license
- Citizenship card • Passport •
- Student ID card
- OAS (senior’s card) • Employer-issued photo identification card
Acceptable Proof of Address
- Valid driver’s license
- Ontario motor vehicle permit
- Staff identification, pay stub or direct deposit stub
- Utility bill
- Personal cheque
- Bank statement
- Mortgage, rental or lease agreement
- Any other source of identification that gives the patron’s name and current address
If you are unable or uncomfortable uploading your ID please contact your local library branch or call Library Administration at 613-936-8777 ext. 1225.
After you submit the form below, we will email your library card number and pin/password as soon as possible. Please check your spam or junk folder if you haven't received a confirmation email from us.
Residents and non-residents will receive their library card in the mail.