Our Services

How do I get a library card?

Visit our library and show acceptable identification that includes your name and current address. Library cards are free if you live or pay property/business taxes in the City of Selkirk, RM of St. Andrews, RM of St. Clements or the Village of Dunnottar. 

Non-resident Cards

Non-residents can obtain membership cards for $75.00 annually for a family. Some Manitoba rural municipalities may reimburse all or some of this fee. Please check with your municipality office. Parents or guardians of children and young adults 16 years and under must sign their child library membership application. 

What am I responsible for?

The library cardholder agrees to be responsible for all materials borrowed and to abide by the rules and regulations of the Gaynor Family Regional Library. If the cardholder is under 16, the parent or guardian is responsible for all materials borrowed. The Library's collections are a valuable resource. please take care of your library materials and return items in good condition and on time for use by the next person.

• Take care of your card. Don't let others use it.
• Take care of library material. Return items in good condition for use by the next person.
• Return your materials on time.
• Let us know if your name, address, phone number or email address changes.
• Report a lost or stolen card immediately. If you are concerned your number is being used by someone else, we can change your library number at any time.

Who can borrow?

If you are a member of the Gaynor Family Regional Library, you may request to borrow materials through inter library loan (ILL) by using fILL  an interlibrary loan management system for all Manitoba public libraries.  fILL enables library patrons to quickly and easily search the catalogues of many Manitoba public libraries at the same time. When you request an item through fILL your local library staff will try to borrow the item from the lending library for you.  If you have any outstanding fines or if there is a problem with the account, it must be cleared before a request is made.

How do I make a request?

Advise the Circulation Clerk of the title/author or subject, and a request form will be sent on your behalf or call us at (204) 482-3522.  For on-line access to fILL follow this link: https://fill.mb.libraries.coop/cgi-bin/public.cgi

What can not be borrowed?

Magazines and audio/visual materials are currently the only items that can not be requested.  Additionally, some libraries will not send items that are new or in high demand.

How long will it take for me to get my books?

The average arrival time is one to ten business days.  Timing depends on where the item is being shipped from and if the item is on that library's shelves.

 
Is there a charge for interlibrary loans?

If the books are requested from within Manitoba, there are no charges.  Microfilm, and books from other provinces all have charges but vary between libraries.  If there is a charge, you will be informed before the item is ordered. 

How long is the borrowing period?

The borrowing period is set by the lending library, which is usually two weeks or longer.  However, this time can change depending on the lending library and if the item has a reserve.

How many items can be loaned out to a library?

The limit is three items per person per week. 

What happens if I lose an item signed out to me?

You will be required to provide a replacement cost as determined by the loaning library.