Reciprocal Borrowing
What is Reciprocal Borrowing?
It is with great excitement that as of April 1, 2025, SDG Library and North Grenville Public Library (NGPL) will enter into a reciprocal borrowing agreement for a period of one (1) year.
The agreement provides residents of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry the ability to borrow physical resources (with some exclusions) and register/attend programs hosted by the North Grenville Public Library. Conversely, the residents of North Grenville will have the ability to borrow physical resources (with some exclusions) and register/attend programs hosted by the SDG Library.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Reciprocal borrowing services are only available to residents of North Grenville and the local municipalities of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry.
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Residents of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SDG) must physically attend the North Grenville Public Library and follow their membership process including but not limited to, providing proof of address. Online registration of Library cards is not available. Residents of SDG will be issued a North Grenville Public Library card.
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Residents of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry can attend North Grenville Public Library to;
- Borrow from the physical collection of books, DVDs, magazines,
- Borrow from the musical lending library,
- Borrow outdoor and sports equipment,
- Attend programs presented by the North Grenville Public Library.
The agreement does not include the ability to;
- Borrow mobile hotspots and museum passes,
- Access digital resources and databases,
- Access interlibrary loan services.
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Members must return all physical resources to the owner Library (e.g., a book borrowed from the North Grenville Public Library must be returned to the North Grenville Public Library and vice versa). We do not offer a transit service between the two libraries and members will be responsible for rectifying any resources returned to the incorrect Library.
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No, any fees incurred from North Grenville Public Library must be paid to North Grenville Public Library as per their respective policies.
