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

 

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 1500 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 for $ .25 per copy.

 

COMPACT DISCS

We currently have over 100 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.

 

OTHER MACHINES

Other machines available are a filmstrip projector, 8mm projector, record player, 16mm film projector overhead projector, laptop computer and digital projector. All of these are available to rent. Projector & Laptop 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

There is a SuperNova Reader Magnifier connected to one computer which allows the use of computers and Internet by individuals with visual disabilities. It magnifies text and images up to 32 times larger than normal screen size, reads aloud text on the screen, combines magnification and speech, and uses a high-visability mouse pointer or virtual cursor.

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