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Copyright
2008
River Falls 
Public Library

HOURS
Monday – Thursday   10AM – 8PM
Friday   10AM – 6PM
Saturday   10AM – 4PM
Sunday   1PM - 4PM  (Closed June - August)

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.

For Wisconsin residents, your library card is FREE!!! The charge for non-residents (out-state) is $10. With your card you can check out books, audiotapes, magazines, videocassettes, puppets, compact disks, and audiovisual equipment.

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.

Books, audio tapes, puppet/books, software & compact disks

• 3 week loan / no grace period

Magazines & pamphlets

• 1 week loan / no period

Materials returned after the due date have fines of $.10 per material per day.

• Materials that are not overdue, may be renewed on-line, by phone or in person unless the material is on reserve.

• Overdue materials must be renewed by phone or in person unless the material is on reserve.

Videos

• 7 day loan / no grace period

Equipment

• 2 day loan / no grace period

ALL VIDEOS must be returned by closing time on the day they are due or a fine of $1.00/day 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 videos and equipment.

• $2.00 charge for slight damage.

• 100% replacement cost for materials that are lost or destroyed that are still in print + $5.00 handling fee.

• A minimum of $10.00 will be charged for materials that are out of print.

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.

• 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.

• The River Falls Public Library reserves the right to NOT accept donations for any reason.

• The library does NOT accept old sets of encyclopedias, old magazines, Reader’s Digest condensed books, or textbooks.

• Preschool Storytime and Toddler Lapsit programs are offered September – May with a four week session in the summer. Pre-registration is required.

• A Summer Reading program is held June – July for school aged 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.

• 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.

• All programs are free.

• 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 check-out a computer pass at the Reference Desk.

• 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..

• 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.

• 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.

• The library has over 3,000 large print books, 1,500 audio books, 200 classic videos, and 300 family videos.

The library also has a very friendly and helpful staff. If you need assistance, such as finding or locating materials, please ask any one of the librarians and we will be happy to help!