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Chinook Arch libraries and the Lethbridge Public Library hold over 400,000 unique items. Still can't find what you're looking for? Don't worry, we have your back! With your Lethbridge Public Library card you have access to thousands more materials delivered to your branch of choice!

Interlibrary Loans

Interlibrary Loans (ILLs) allow you to use your Lethbridge Public Library Card to check out Materials from across the province. This program is the result of a partnership between the libraries accross Alberta and allows you to access the thousands of unique materials housed accross these dozens of libraries.

If you are unsure how to get what you need please follow this guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Information: 
In order to complete your Interlibrary Loan Request, you need to have a current Lethbridge Public Library membership with a PIN on your library account. 
Each lending library will determine which items they will loan and the loan period. 
Items can take several weeks to arrive depending on availability and where it is being shipped from. 
Please be aware of the publication date when requesting an item. Libraries typically will not loan out items if they have only been published within the last year. 
Items cannot be requested from outside of the province. 
We are only able to accommodate six (6) interlibrary loans per library card holder at one time.