Gatineau launches online sign up for temporary library membership cards

Gatineau, April 27, 2020. – Given that going to the library is no longer an option under the measures imposed by public health authorities, the library is going to you! Gatineau residents who do not have an Accès Gatineau card can now sign up for a library membership card online.

Quick facts

●	To get a temporary library card, fill out the form at gatineau.ca/abonnementbibliotheq….

●	The library card provides free access to online services such as borrowing digital books and periodicals, and watching movies.

●	The library card will be valid for as long as the libraries are closed.

●	Once they reopen, simply go to the library with proper ID and proof of current address to extend your free membership.

Remember:

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there has been a significant increase in demand for the library's digital works in March 2020 compared to March 2019: - 4,702 digital books have been borrowed, up 65%; - 40,976 articles have been read on the PressReader platform, up 374%; and - 1,513 videos have been watched on Toutapprendre platform, up 206%.

●	municipal buildings are closed and activities organized by Gatineau have been cancelled since March 13 to limit the propagation of COVID-19; and

●	normally, subscription to the library is done in person, in one of our 10 libraries, through the Accès Gatineau card.

Associated links

Online services

Library membership

Reference Web page

Government of Quebec

COVID-19 (Ville de Gatineau Web site)

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