If the Penticton Public Library does not have the book you need, we will try to borrow the book from another library! 

Click here to make your own inter-library requests!

To request an interlibrary loan, bring the title and author to the Information Desk or telephone the library at (250) 770-7781 ext 4502.

To request a bookclub set that is not in our collection and not published in the last year, you may call us or fill out the webform.

What can I get?

• Books published more than a year ago (we will consider purchasing newer items)
• Photocopies of magazine and newspaper articles
• Microfilm/fiche of genealogical materials
• DAISY CD's for the visually impaired (patrons must have a CNIB number)
• Bookclub sets published more than a year ago.

What can't I get?

• Books published in current or preceding year. Want something new? You can do a "materials suggestion" when you log-in to your account!

Are there items which are harder to get?

There are, this is because some libraries will lend out these items, and others will not.

• DVDs and CDs 
• Textbooks 

What is the cost?

• There is no cost to borrow materials from most libraries. Some academic libraries may charge a fee for specialized items.

How long does it take?

• It varies. If the book is owned by a library in the Kootenays and is on the shelf, it may take only a few days. Books from larger regional systems may take two to three weeks.
• We will tell you when the book is here, or if we are not able to get it. 

How long can I keep it?

• Books may be kept for three weeks. You will be given a due date slip.

Can it be renewed?

• We contact the lending library to ask for a renewal. Most BC public libraries allow one renewal.

How man Interlibary Loans can I have?

• You may have three interlibrary loans at one time.