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Discover a variety of services offered at the library, from getting a library card to accessing materials, computers, and programs. Learn about using the catalog, finding helpful books, and utilizing the computers. Assistance is available at the Customer Service and Information desks for a range of needs.
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What can I do at the library? • Get a library card • Use the computers • Ask questions • Get homework help • Attend fun programs
A library card will allow me to: • Check out materials • Books, movies, music, audio books • Use the computers • Access library information from any computer • Look up your account • Renew or request materials • Use electronic resources
How do I use the catalog? • Go to www.columbuslibrary.org and click “Catalog” • Type in a word or two about what you are looking for • Use the “Advanced Search” option to find specific items • Put items in your Book Bag and reserve them all at once! • Click “My Account” to look up information about your library account
Useful Books & Materials • Materials for learning English • Books, workbooks, CDs, DVDs • Materials in other languages • Spanish, Chinese, French, Somali and more • Immigration & citizenship information • Citizenship test & interview study guides • Books & DVDs • Testing & licensing study guides • GED, ACT, SAT, GRE, TOEFL, CDL, RN, Driver’s License
Computers Basics • Sign up with your library card to use an Internet computer up to 3 times each day • Print pages in black-and-white ($0.10 per page) or color ($0.50 per page)
Our staff are here to help! There are two desks in the Library: “Customer Service” desk & “Information” desk
Go to the “Customer Service” desk to: • Get or renew a library card • Ask questions about your library card account • Pay library fines • Remove security cases from DVDs & CDs after checking them out • Change your address or phone number
Go to the “Information” desk to: • Find materials in the library • ESOL books, DVDs, CDs • Immigration & citizenship books and DVDs • Study guides for tests • Request materials to be sent from other libraries
Go to the “Information” desk to: • Get help finding immigration, citizenship, & tax forms online • Get help with computers, printing, & photocopying • Get help finding driving directions • Get help finding community resources • Immigration services, child care, tutoring, health
The library has more than books! • Fresh Start Program • Homework Help Center • Storytimes • Teen gaming • Summer Reading Club • Ready to Read
Fresh Start Program • Twice a year you can read-off your fines! • Read-off rate is $8 per hour • Bring your library card and something to read to the “Ask Here” desk to sign up • Program only for fines
For the Kids.... • Homework Help Center • Students can get free homework help, use our school supplies and computers, & print assignments for free • Kindergarten – 12th grade • Monday – Thursday, 3—6 p.m.
For the family… • Bilingual Family Storytime • Books, songs, & stories in Spanish & English • Wednesday, 7 p.m. • Begins June 18 • Drop in and read! • Stories and songs for the whole family • Tuesday, 5 p.m. • Begins June 10
Summer Reading Club • For Kids, Teens, & Adults • Earn prizes for reading & participating in programs • June 7 – August 1 • Fun programs & activities
For Parents.... • Ready to Read packets • Free packet for parents with babies • Includes a board book, manual of fingerplays and games, parent’s handbook, & library card application for baby • Spanish board book available • Learn skills & activities to help your child get ready to read
Library customs and safety.... • We want you & your family to feel safe in the library. Here are ways you can help: • Do not leave children under age 7 unattended • Keep voices quiet while in the library • Tell staff member if you see something dangerous, disruptive, or inappropriate
