Library Membership

Patrons of all ages can register for a Hinton Municipal Library membership in person or remotely by phone or online.

Register Online

Completing the remote library registration form will allow you to access library resources temporarily for 2 months. We will need you to visit us in person to pick up your physical library card and show a piece of government ID with your Hinton or Yellowhead County address listed. At that time, we can change your membership to a full-year standard access account. 

HINTON MUNICIPAL LIBRARY CARD - FREE with a lending limit of any 40 items

TEMPORARY LOCAL LIBRARY CARD - FREE (expires after 6 months) with a lending limit of any 5 LOCAL LIBRARY items ONLY

To access your account or use online resources enter your barcode (with no spaces) and your PIN (last four digits of your phone number).

Loan Periods, Renewals & Overdues

Bring your library card with each visit to borrow items. The following loan periods apply:

Library Material 

 Loan Period

 Renewals

 Books

 3 weeks

 2

 Magazines, DVDs, and Video Games 

 2 weeks

 2

 Interlibrary Loan Items

 Varies

 Contact Circ Desk

  • Library materials can be renewed twice unless the item is reserved for another patron.
  • You may place a hold of 30 items on your account.
  • Patrons will be able to check out a maximum of 5 video games at a time and can only place a hold on 15 video games at a time.
  • Visit the library or phone (780) 865-2363 during library hours to renew library material or renew online.
  • There is a 30 day grace period for overdue items. Items that have not been returned for 30 days will be marked as lost and result in a replacement fee for the patron.
  • Library materials may be returned anytime in the book drop, located on the outside of the library building, next to the front door.

Circulating Magazines

  • Magazines for borrowing include back issues of most titles.
  • Items marked as NEW are for in library use only -- these items include newspapers, newsletters, current issues of magazines, and all Consumer Reports.

Lost Cards

Please notify the library immediately if your library card is lost or stolen. The card can then be cancelled to prevent others from using it. Your membership card can be replaced for a $2 fee. 

Please notify the library in the event that your address, telephone number or email address changes. Visit the library or phone (780) 865-2363 during library hours.