Library Services

Materials:

• Books
• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Audio-Visual: audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, CD-ROMs
• Digital downloads: audiobooks, eBooks and music
• Interlibrary loans
• Reference: dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, guidebooks, etc.

On-Site Technology:

• Computer stations
  • Catalog access
  • Information databases
  • Internet access
  • Office, reference and educational software
  • Printing capabilities
• Wi-Fi availability in each library

Events & Programs:

• Storytimes: baby lapsit, toddler, preschool
• Youth reading programs
• Anime teen book club
• Special activities
• Summer Reading program: kids, teens and adults
• Adult book clubs
• Adult programs
• Computer training

Staff Expertise:

• Reference assistance in person, by phone or via text
• Web searching assistance
• Readers’ advising

Outreach Services:

• Visits to retirement homes, extended care facilities and group homes for people with developmental disabilities
• Storytimes at child care facilities
• Services to homebound customers

Online Resources:

• Catalog access
• Information databases
• Customer account information
• Place holds and renew materials
• Reserve a computer station
• Digital downloads
• Live reference help 24/7 through Ask-WA
• Live Homework Help® via tutor.com from 2-10pm daily
• Reading lists
  • Kids
  • Teens
  • Adults
• Online book clubs
• Suggested websites
• Library events calendar
• Library locations
• District information

Educational Support:

• Tools for early learning
• Live Homework Help® via tutor.com from 2-10pm daily
• Class visits to libraries
• Staff visits to classroom

Community Connection:

• Meeting rooms
• Accessibility: All libraries and our administration building are ADA compliant, plus we offer large print books and audiobooks
• Exam proctoring