SERVICES
BOOKS
Types of books available
1. Children's Books
2. Juvenile Books
3. Adult Books
4. Reference: World Book Encyclopedias along with the following:
New Illustrated Medical and Health Encyclopedia
Young Students Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of Art
Audubon Nature Encyclopedia
New Enchantment of America Series, Minnesota Statutes, Minnesota Rules, Minnesota Laws, and many individual volumes covering a diverse area of interest.
5. Large Print Books
6. Paperback Books
7. Books on Tape; Books on CD
8. E-Books
9. Powerspeak Languages
NEWSPAPERS
Western Guard - Madison, MN
Star Tribune - Minneapolis, MN
West Central Tribune - Willmar, MN
Public Opinion - Watertown, SD
Sentinel - Dawson, MN
American News - Montevideo, MN
Argus Leader - Sioux Falls, SD
MAGAZINES
We have over 60 magazines available covering most areas of interest.
MOVIES
We have over 2000 videos. That includes VHS & DVD.
TAX FORMS
Both state and feral tax forms are available all year. Copies of tax forms and directions not preprinted may be copied for $ .25 per copy.
COPY MACHINE
Copies can be made in color or black & white.
COMPACT DISCS
We currently have over 400 CDs.
READING KITS
These are mainly for children. They can listen to the book being read and follow along in the book.
MICROFILM
We have 5 newspapers on microfilm
Lac Qui Parle Press 1873-1894
Independent Press 1894-1947
Madison Press 1947-1973
Western Guard 1891-1999
Marietta News 1907-1939
There is a microfilm reader/printer to view these films.
You can also scan/save/e-mail old photo slides & negatives.
OTHER MACHINES
Other machines available are a filmstrip projector, 8mm projector, record player, 16mm film projector overhead projector, and digital projector. All of these are available to rent. Projector Policy
PIONEERLAND LIBRARY SYSTEM
We are a member of the Pioneerland Library System. Belonging to this multi-county library system means that out patrons have free access to all libraries and all library materials within the state of Minnesota and with other states with reciprocal borrowing agreements.
INTERNET
We have 10 public access terminals (computers) which are connected to the Internet. These also have Microsoft Office 2000 installed so patrons may write letters or resumes. Policy
Wi-Fi is also available
MEETING ROOM
The Meeting room is available for use during regular scheduled hours. Arrangements can be made if the meeting room needs to be used during nonscheduled hours. Contact the head librarian. Policy & Rules