Membership with the Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library is open to all residents of the City of Beaumont and Leduc County. Membership is free! Do you need to renew your existing library card while we are closed? Would you like to sign up for a membership to access eResources? Do you have a question? If you've answered "YES!" to any of these questions, please fill in and submit this form. Adult (ages 16+). Bring one piece of official picture ID and a proof of address. Juvenile (ages 8 ...
The Bibliothéque de Beaumont Library is working hard to prevent the spread of COVID 19. This page contains up-to-date information on our processes and procedures to ensure our staff, patrons, and services are all safe. We are following all guidance from Alberta Health, including library specific guidelines, general workplace guidance, and other applicable guidance. We acknowledge that we cannot eliminate all risk of virus transmission in our space or through our curbside pickup servic...
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,...
Our Library accepts donations of new or gently used materials at our circulation desk during open hours of business throughout the year. Donated items must be packaged; we will accept a maximum of 1 box or bag at one time. If your donation is larger, please contact our Donations Staff. Once Items are donated, we reserve the right to determine whether the material will be added to our collection, to our on-going book sale, or donated further. *Further questions can be e-mailed to taryn@beaumont...
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. Relais is the new way to place Interlibrary Loans (ILL) in Alberta, brought to you by the Alber...
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 eight computers with internet access as well as free WiFi for your laptop and/or mobile device. Some things to note: Computer sessions are limited to 45 minutes Printing, faxing, photocopying and scanning will be available How we’re keeping you safe: Computers and workstations are wiped down with disinfectant between each patron Hand sanitizer will be provided at every station All computer stations have been physically distanced to allow 2m between patron...
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...
***INVIGILATION SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME*** 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 Libra...
