About your Library membership: Community, Alumni, High school students, Teachers, RDPL, and TAL members
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Membership is free for:
- Residents of Central Alberta
- Red Deer Polytechnic / Red Deer College alumni
- Central Alberta high school students
- Central Alberta teachers
- Members of Red Deer Public Library
- Members of any library in Alberta, through The Alberta Library
Bring current ID to apply for a membership in person at the Library Desk. Please note that a valid, current email address is required to create your RDP Library membership.
Note: A printing card can be purchased for $2.
Membership Privileges: RDP Library Materials (physical collections)
| Type of Library Item | Loan Period | Number of Renewals | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials from the Main collection, the Leisure Reading collection, and the Curriculum collection | 2 weeks | 4 | $1.00/item/day |
| Reserve collection | In-library use only, at the discretion of Library staff | n/a | $1.00/item/hour |
There is no limit to the number of items you may borrow.
Recall
Fees will be charged for library materials which have been recalled but not returned on time, at the rate of $5.00/item/day; your borrowing privilege may also be suspended.
Lost or Damaged Materials
Fees will be charged for library materials which are lost or damaged, and your borrowing privilege may be suspended. Find out more.
Membership Privileges: RDP Library Materials (e-collections)
Access e-materials in the Library; no off-campus access.
Membership Privileges: Getting Materials from Other Libraries
Community members should visit their local public library to learn about interlibrary loan options. RDP Library does not offer interlibrary loan services to Community members.
Links & Files
- Can the community use RDP Library, if we're not students? Opens in new window
- I'm on campus for a short time. Can I use the computers and printers in the Library? Opens in new window
- How much are Library fees (fines)? Opens in new window
- About your Library membership: Members of other NEOS Libraries Opens in new window
