4.1 Library Memberships/Loan Periods

In order to provide the best possible service to the community, the Board will extend full borrowing privileges to anyone presenting a valid Thunder Bay Public Library Card. All residents of the City of Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation are entitled to Library membership, and to an initial borrower's card at no cost, providing necessary identification is provided where appropriate.

The Thunder Bay Public Library issues the following types of cards:

• A corporate card is available to any business, school, government agency or registered society with offices located within the City of Thunder Bay. The card is intended for the specific purpose of business use, not personal use, of the library. Responsibility for the use of the card rests with the corporate body involved
• A temporary Library card may be issued for temporary residents of the City of Thunder Bay
• A non-resident membership card may be issued to non-city residents
• Students who are not city residents do not have to pay for a Library membership card
• Limit cards will be issued for all those who do not offer address verification or an authorized signature at the time of registration.