Membership with the Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library is open to all residents of the City of Beaumont and Leduc County. Membership is free! Adult (ages 16+). Bring one piece of official picture ID and a proof of address. Juvenile (ages 8 - 15). Parent/Guardian must complete the Registration Form. Institutional (e.g. daycare providers). The director of the institution must provide one piece of picture ID, proof of company address, and the names of any employees who will be using the c...
Items may be renewed up to 2 times if they are not requested by another person. You may return items during regular business hours in our Book Return slot at the circulation desk. Items may also be returned in the after-hours book drop located by the staff entrance (Northeast side of the library). If your overdue fines exceed $10.00 your account will be suspended until payment is received. Items will be considered lost within 45 days of becoming overdue. Your account charges will be adjusted upo...
eBooks and eAudiobooks are a valuable resource provided by the Library. A complete list of eresources is available on our main page. Overdrive, hoopla and RBdigital are three of the commonly used eresources available through our Library. In order to access these resources, a patron must set up an account with the chosen eresource, using their library card number and pin number. If using an IOS or Android device, the patron can then download the appropriate app to their device. For ereaders...
How do I Donate Books to the Library? Our Library accepts donations of new or gently used materials at our circulation desk during open hours of business throughout the year. We accept donations of Books and Current Post-Secondary Textbooks; we also accept DVD/Blu-Ray, CDs and Audio CDs in original packaging. Unfortunately, we do not accept Periodicals, Encyclopedias, Magazines, outdated Audiovisual materials, or items that are in poor condition (e.g., soiled, moldy or damaged). Once items are ...
Can't find what you're looking for on the shelf? Try interlibrary loan! With your Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library card you have access to millions of items from all over Alberta and beyond. First try searching in TRAC (our consortium). You can search right on our website or go directly to TRACpac. If you find what you're looking for, simply click Request to begin the process of placing a hold. If you can't find what you're looking for in TRAC, you can search TAL Online. TAL Online is a p...
Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library offers a variety of copying, scanning, faxing and printing services. Please see below for pricing information. $3.00 per Scan. We can scan to email and to USB drive. If you need a document faxed to you, we may receive it for you at 780-929-1291. The same rates as below apply. Printing errors in excess of 4 pages will be charged. Please ask for assistance if you would like to use your own paper (there will be no change to the pricing).
We have six computers with internet access as well as free WiFi for your laptop and/or mobile device. Please read our Internet Public Access Policy. The Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library has developed this Internet Public Access policy to support its mission of providing “a welcoming space for those who want to connect to information and enjoy lifelong learning”. The Library considers the Internet one of the most valuable information resources available. In keeping with the C...
The Human Library of the Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library creates opportunities for individuals to feel personal satisfaction while performing a valuable service to the community. Examples of volunteering include prep of materials needed for programs, cleaning, reading with ESL learners, assisting at special events as needed; setting up tables & chairs, serving food, clean up, and more. A volunteer is a person who performs tasks for the library without wages, benefits, or compensat...
The Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library will rent its Program Room to individuals and community groups, on a first come, first served basis, at a fee of $25.00 per hour. Availability of the Program Room depends on the Library Program schedule as well as the operational hours of the Library. By signing the Room Rental Agreement, the renter agrees to the following: Unfortunately, the Program Room cannot be used in conjunction with the hillside adjecent to the Library (e.g. a tobogganing bi...
For those institutions that permit a professional librarian to proctor exams, the Library Manager will offer this service. The fee for this service is $30.00. The invigilation service fee does not include any additional costs for printing, postage, and/or scanning, all of which are the responsibility of the student. The available hours for invigilation services are 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday, depending on the Library Manager's schedule. It is the responsibility of the student to...
