Services

Programs: In person and online programs, take-home programs

Programs

All library programs are open to the public and free of charge.  Many are restricted to a targeted audience. We offer regular in-person programs for all ages.

Visit our events calendar for details.



Item loans: Borrow our stuff

Borrowing Items

Cardholders in good standing may borrow up to 50 items at a time, with limits for categories of items:

  • 10 each BluRay, DVD, New Books, CD books, Music CDs, graphic novels
  • 6 TV series seasons
  • 2 Storytime kits
  • 1 each hotspot, tablet or Switch game

Lending of Materials 3.2 1-23, Fines and Fees 3.4 1-23


Requests: Ask us to buy something or borrow it from another library

Requests

We accept requests to purchase items but we do not guarantee to do so.  All purchases must conform to our collection policies.  We also process Interlibrary Loan Requests for Orange County residents only.  ILL requests are subject to a $4 pre-paid postal fee.


Meeting rooms: use our rooms for free

Meeting Room Use


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Remote Printing

Our libraries offer remote printing through Princh using their website or app.

link to remote printing page

Printing charges are 15 cents per page black and 50 cents per page for color.

Payment must be made before print job will release.


Public computers: Use our equipment

Public Use Computers

  • All locations offer free public access computers with Microsoft Office, high-speed Internet and printing in grayscale or color.
  • Printing costs 15 cents per page for b&w and 50 cents a page for color.
  • PCs may be reserved up to 2 days in advance.
  • Use is limited to 240 minutes per day.

Proctored exams: no charge proctoring, by appointment only

Proctoring

Our libraries offer free test proctoring services. Contact your local branch to schedule an appointment. Limited to 3 sessions per semester per person.
Wi-Fi: Free public Wi-Fi -inside and out

Wi-Fi

  • All of our library buildings offer free high-speed Wi-Fi that extends into our parking lots.
  • Our Wi-Fi is filtered in compliance with CIPA
Notary: Free notary services at Main Library during limited hours

Notary services

The Main Library offers free notary service based on staff availability M-F 9:30-4 with a break for lunch.  Call (540) 672-3811 to schedule.