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All about
the River Falls Public Library
Book Drops
The library has 2 bookdrop locations, a
book & video drop on the Union Street (north) side and a book/magazine only
drop near the parking lot entrance (north-east) side of the building.
Library Cards
For Wisconsin residents, your library card is
FREE!!! The charge for non-residents (out-state) is $25. Cards are free for
out-state UWRF students.
Library cards are renewed annually. PLEASE
DO NOT THROW AWAY YOUR CARD!!! We update them once a year. Children under
18 years of age must have a legal guardian's signature on their registration
card.
There is a $2.00 replacement charge for lost or
destroyed library cards.
Check out time and
Fines
| Material type |
Check out
time |
Can it
be renewed? |
Fine
per day |
| Books |
3 weeks |
Yes, twice |
$.10 |
| Audio tapes |
3 weeks |
Yes, twice |
$.10 |
| Puppet and book |
3 weeks |
Yes, twice |
$.10 |
| Software |
3 weeks |
Yes, twice |
$.10 |
| Compact disks |
3 weeks |
Yes, twice |
$.10 |
| Magazines |
1 week |
Yes, twice |
$.10 |
| Pamphlets |
1 week |
Yes, twice |
$.10 |
| Videos |
1 week |
Yes, once |
$1.00 |
| DVDs |
1 week |
Yes, once |
$1.00 |
| History Room Books |
1 week |
Yes, twice |
$.10 |
| Equipment |
2 days or 1 week |
No |
None |
Materials must be returned by closing
time on the day they are due or a fine will be charged. There is a
video drop on the Union (north) side of the building but please note that fines
will accrue if materials are returned after closing.
No renewals on materials that have a
hold or are on the reserve list!
Lost or Damaged Materials
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$2.00 charge for slight damage.
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100% replacement cost for materials that are
lost or destroyed that are still in print and a $5.00 handling fee.
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A minimum of $10.00 will be charged for
materials that are out of print.
Interlibrary loans
We've got connections! Materials not held by the
River Falls Public Library or the other MORE
libraries may be available from another library. Ask for a
request form at the Circulation Desk.
Donations
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The library does accept donations of
materials that are clean and in good conditions. Donated items become the
property of the River Falls Public Library. The library reserves the right
to distribute, use, or dispose of donated materials.
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The River Falls Public Library reserves the
right to NOT accept donations for any reason.
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The library does NOT accept old sets of
encyclopedias, old magazines, Reader’s Digest condensed books, or
textbooks.
Programs
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Preschool Storytime and Toddler
Lapsit programs are offered September – May with a four week session
in the summer. Pre-registration is required.
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A Summer Reading program is held June
– July for pre-school to Grade 5 children. Information about the program is listed
in the Parks & Recreation Department summer bulletin. Flyers regarding
the program are sent home from school in May.
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Other programs are held at different times
throughout the year. Information will be posted in the library and in the Library
Notes column in the River Falls Journal.
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All programs are free.
Computers
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The library has several public computers with
access to the Internet, word processing & spreadsheet applications with
Microsoft Office, magazine & newspaper databases, and a Federal Tax form
database which are always available while the library is open. Patrons MUST
sign-out a computer pass before using a computer.
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Multimedia computers with educational games
& programs are in the Children's Library and are available for half-hour
time slots. Patrons must register at the Children's Desk.
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All computers can be made easier to use with
assistive technology. The mouse can be slowed down, a trail added, or
keyboard shortcuts can replace the mouse. The size of the print and the
icons can be increased on the screen. There is also a screen magnifier for
the monitors.
Senior Services
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The River Falls Public Library is handicapped
accessible. Wheelchairs and book baskets are available at the circulation
desk. Lounge areas are arranged for your comfort and convenience for reading
books, newspapers, and magazines.
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The library has over 3,000 large print books,
1,500 audio books, 200 classic videos, 300 family videos, and described
videos.
Meeting Room
The library has a public meeting room that community groups can use. There is a $20 deposit to use the room.
The Lower Level Community Room may also be used by community groups.
However, there is a $25 per use fee and a $50 deposit for the Lower Level
Community Room. Please contact the reference desk at 425-0905 ext. 104 for more information.
Materials
The library offers:
- The latest in fiction and non-fiction, as well as older titles
- Over 190 magazines and 15
newspapers
- A children's area for different age groups and interests
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Over 3000 videos and DVDs
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Hundreds of books-on-tape
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Books and cassettes and books and puppets for children
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CD's, books on CD, software, large print books, and much more...
Children's storytime?
A preschool storytime is held during the school year for children ages 3-5 on Thursdays at 10:30am and 1:00pm. A lapsit program for children ages 24-36 months is held for 6-8 weeks in the fall & winter on Tuesdays at 10:30. Children should be pre-registered, and must be able to sit quietly for about 45 minutes.
We also offer a Summer Reading Program which is held in June and July for children grades K-5. Through special programs, fun sheets and prizes, we hope to encourage children to continue reading throughout the summer. There is no charge for this program, but you need to register. This can be done any time during the Summer Reading Program.
Closed on the following holidays
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Easter (Friday-Saturday-Sunday)
- Memorial Day weekend (Saturday-Sunday-Monday)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day weekend (Saturday-Sunday-Monday)
- Thanksgiving weekend (Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday)
- Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (December 24-25)
The only exceptions are when a holiday such as Christmas falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The library will then be closed on the preceding Friday or the following Monday.
Get Help from the
Library Staff
The library has a friendly and helpful
staff. If you need assistance, such as finding or locating materials, have a
reference or information question, or need help with the MORE catalog,
please ask
any one of the librarians and we will be happy to help! Call 715-425-0905.
You can also email
the Reference Librarian. |