Patron Information

Interlibrary Loan - Materials which are not available in the MORE catalog may be requested from other libraries. The loan period is determined by the loaning library, and may range from a few days to a few weeks. The average length of time it takes to receive the material is 10 days, but may take longer depending on the location of the loaning library and if the book is on the shelf or checked out.

Internet Access - Access is available to all. The library has five computers available for 1 hour usage.  In addition the library has two 15 minute computers for quick email/internet searching.  Patrons must sign up for a PAMS smart card with the Information desk.  This card will allow the holder to use the computers and to print pages from the web.  There is a one hour sign-up time limit per individual per day. Because the computers are located in public locations, the patron is asked to refrain from viewing some images. Beginning July 1st 2002, all persons under the age of 18 who wish to use the internet will need to have a USER AGREEMENT FOR MINORS on file at the library.  This requires the signature of a parent or guardian in the presence of a library staff member.

Reader's Advisory - The staff at the Information/Reference Desk will make every attempt to help in the selection of reading materials on a one-to-one basis. We also include several bibliographical lists, either as handouts or as reference titles.

 

Book Sales -  Books and volunteers are needed. Book donations are welcomed year round and may be dropped off at the Circulation Desk. If you need some assistance getting donations to the library, pick-up could be arranged.  If you're able to volunteer some time either helping with set-up or working at sales, call Bonnie Nelson at 235-3568 evenings or leave a note at the Circulation Desk addressed to the "Friends."
                                                   

Film Series:     Film series will return in February 2007.

One Community, One Book:  This winter, as gardens across the Red Cedar Valley sleep, "One Community, One Book 2007", a reading series sponsored by the Menomonie Public Library and The Menomonie Area School District, invites community members to read the OCOB 2007 book, Seedfolks, by Paul Fleishman and to participate in exploring, "The Magic and Wisdom of Garden's: From Winter Dreams to Community Action."

       Seedfolks tells the story of a diverse group of inner-city Cleveland residents: young, old, tough, hopeful, brash, trusting; from many ethnic backgrounds; each planting their seeds into the soil of a trash-filled lot, and together transforming their cobbled together plots into a thriving  community garden.

       Drawing on the themes in Seedfolks, OCOB 2007 has planned a series of programs including talks, panel presentations and a film festival, to inspire thoughts and discussion about gardeners, the seeds of change and the power of gardens to not only produce flowers and vegetables, but to create community.

       The OCOB 2007 Kick-off will be Monday, January 22 at 7PM at the Menomonie Public Library, when artist Sally Bowker and gardener Jerry Bowker speak about "Winter Dreams" and the way the natural world inspires both Sally's and Jerry's work and creativity.  Following the Bowker's talk, participants can sign-out a copy of Seedfolks.  Then on Monday, February 5th (7PM at the Library) an inter-generational panel will discuss the book and invite others to share their reactions.

       Monday February 19th at 7PM, the Seedfolks Film Festival will celebrate the creativity of films about "seeds of change" made by local young people with an Opening Night Gala.  Planned in cooperation with the Children's Library Staff and Teen Advisory Board the Opening Night Gala will offer film makers the fun of a "Hollywood-style" celebration including limo rides to the Gala, paparazzi media attention, an opportunity for film makers to talk about their work with the public, and a showing of selected films chosen by a panel of judges.  Saturday, February 24th beginning at 11 am in the library community room there will be a continuous showing of all of the films entered in the Seedfolks Festival.

      The final program, Everywhere's Gardensm will be presented on March 5th at 7PM at the library.  It will offer inspiration and practical help to experienced and first-time gardeners through an opportunity to speak with master gardeners and a panel presentation about local community gardens.

      One Community, One Book, now in it's fourth year, is sponsored by the Menomonie Public Library with support from the Friends of the Menomonie Public Library and the Menomonie Area School District.  For more information about events contact Dianne Lueder, Director, Menomonie Public Library, 715-232-2164, ext. 11, or email: diannel@ifls.lib.wi.us.