Interlibrary Loans

We strive to maintain a well-rounded collection, but sometimes the exact title you are looking for is not available in our collection. Our Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service allows us to request items from other libraries across Ontario.

Please note: We will do everything we can to fill your request at no charge or cost to you, but often academic libraries will charge an administrative fee. If there are charges for borrowing this material, the charge will be added to your record.

The Interlibrary Loan service is separate from delivery between our 14 library branches.

What We Can Request

• Books (except those published in the current or previous year)
• Audiobooks (except those published in the current or previous year)
• Academic titles from universities and colleges

Looking for microfilm from the Archives of Ontario? Contact our Reference Department

What Cannot Be Borrowed

• New or rare/fragile books
• DVDs, Blu-Rays, and CDs
• Ebooks and online resources
• Video games
• Current editions of standard reference materials

Who Can Borrow

• Anyone with a valid KLPL library card in good standing
• Fines must not exceed $10

Limitations

• Maximum of 5 requests per month (requests do not roll over)

Fines and Fees:

• $1.00 a day for overdue materials to a maximum of $25.00.
• Replacement costs for lost materials are set by the lending library and are the responsibility of the patron, in addition to a processing fee of $10.00.
• $5.00 fee for not picking up material, which will be held for 1 week.
• Patron's are responsible for any fees that may be charged by the lending library for interlibrary loans. Patrons will be contacted with estimates for any fees prior to submitting the request.

How to Submit a Request

Submit an Interlibrary Loan Request Online

Use our paper request form and leave it at your branch

Other Options

For items that we cannot bring in for you, we would also like to remind you of the reciprocal borrowing arrangements we have in place with other libraries in the region. You may be eligible for a free membership with one of 7 other library systems.