Reciprocal Borrowing

Milton Public Library participates in two distinct reciprocal borrowing initiatives: direct sharing of physical materials with neighbouring library systems and partnered digital access for eBooks and eAudiobooks. Click the corresponding tab below for full details and access guidelines.

Key Information

  • Reciprocal Borrowing (Physical Materials) and Reciprocal Borrowing (Digital Materials) are Separate Services. 
  • Reciprocal borrowing (Physical Materials) allows members of participating libraries to borrow physical materials from Milton Public Library. 
  • Reciprocal Borrowing (Digital Materials) partnerships provide access to shared eBook and eAudiobook collections through specific licensing and partnership agreements. 
  • Access to physical collections through reciprocal borrowing does not automatically include access to another library’s digital resources. 

Access More eBooks and eAudiobooks 

Milton Public Library cardholders have access to expanded digital collections through selected digital borrowing partnerships available through OverDrive and the Libby app. These partnerships increase access to popular titles and help reduce wait times for many materials.

Participating Digital Library Partners 

  • Burlington Public Library 
  • Hamilton Public Library (our borrowing agreement limits these cards to eight items and two holds)
  • Kingston Frontenac Public Library 
  • London Public Library 
  • Mississauga Library 
  • Ottawa Public Library 

Getting Started with Libby and OverDrive 

Use your Milton Public Library card to access partner collections through: 

 Visit our OverDrive and Libby help page to learn how to add partner libraries and borrow digital materials. 

 

Digital Access FAQs 

 

Use Libby or OverDrive with your Milton Public Library card and follow the instructions provided in our digital borrowing guide. 

Physical reciprocal borrowing agreements and digital content agreements are managed separately. Digital collections are subject to publisher licensing restrictions and partnership arrangements. 

Current digital borrowing partners include Burlington, Hamilton, Kingston Frontenac, London, Mississauga, and Ottawa Public Libraries. 

Who Can Register? 

Milton Public Library welcomes reciprocal borrowers from: 

  • Burlington Public Library 
  • Halton Hills Public Library 
  • Oakville Public Library 
  • Hamilton Public Library (our borrowing agreement limits these cards to eight items and two holds)
  • Wellington County Library 
  • Guelph Public Library (through Wellington County Library arrangements) 

How to get a card 

To register, please visit a Milton Public Library location with your library card from your home library and valid identification showing your current address.

 

Physical Borrowing FAQs 

 

You will need your valid home library card to establish reciprocal borrowing privileges. Please contact your home library if you need a replacement card. 

At this time, reciprocal borrowing registration and renewal may require verification of your home library membership. Please visit in-person any of the MPL’s Branch to renew your membership. The card expired every two years. 

Reciprocal borrowing allows eligible cardholders from participating libraries to borrow physical materials from Milton Public Library, subject to borrowing policies and item availability. 

Please visit a Milton Public Library branch with your library card and valid identification. Staff can review and renew your borrowing privileges if you continue to meet eligibility requirements. 

For information on fines and fees, please click here.

FAQ's

With a Reciprocal Borrowing membership, you can:

  • Borrow physical materials
  • Use library spaces
  • Participate in programs
  • Access printing services
  • Use library technology

To renew your membership, visit any MPL branch and bring your home library card. Your home library card will be linked to your MPL account for continued service.

New membership and renewal must be completed in person at an MPL branch with a valid home library card.

You will need to obtain a replacement card from your home library before renewing your MPL membership.

Yes! You may still have access to digital collections through your home library. We encourage you to check with them for details on available e-resources.