FAQ
How do I get a library card?
Any resident of Wisconsin is eligible for a card. Adults need to present a valid driver’s license, or some other valid form of picture ID, along with ID that contains their current address. They must complete a MORE application card and agree to comply with the policies of the MORE libraries. Applicants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian give their written consent on the application form before a new card can be issued. The parent or guardian must sign the card in the presence of the library staff. Cards are issued the same day. Only the person to whom the card is issued may use that card.
All library cards must be renewed annually so that the staff may verify the current address. In order to renew a library card, patrons must produce identification. Replacement cards are available for $2.00.
How Many Items Can I Have?
You can check out up to 100 items at a time but remember that there are fines for past due materials and they can accumulate quickly. This is especially true for movies as there is a $1.00 per day per movie charge for late return.
Loan Periods
- Books, audiobooks, puppets…………….21 days
- New Fiction (Best Sellers)……………….14 days
- Movies and Magazines…………………… 7 days
Overdue Fines
- $.10 per day per item for most items
- $1.00 per day per movie
Renewing Materials
- Items may be renewed twice if there are no holds on them.
- Renew online
- Renew by phone 715.232.2164 ext. 12
- Renew in person at the circulation desk
How do I reserve the meeting room?
The library has a meeting room that is available to community groups and organizations when it is not in use by the library. The meeting room’s capacity is 120 but seats 80-100 comfortably. The meeting room may be used during regular library hours. The meeting room can be booked no more than 90 days in advance.
If you have additional questions about use of the meeting room contact : 715.232.2164 ext 10 or email the library at: info@menomonielibrary.org
How many things can I check out?
You can check out as many items as you want but remember that there are fines for past due mateirals and they can accumulate quickly. This is especially true for movies as there is a $1.00 per day per movie charge for late return.
Loan Periods
- Books, audiobooks, puppets…………..21 days
- New Fiction (Best Sellers)……………..14 days
- Movies and Magazines…………………. 7 days
- Equipment………………………………… 5 days
Overdue Fines
- $.10 per day per item for most items
- $1.00 per day per movie
Renewing Materials
- Items may be renewed twice if there are no holds on them.
- Renew online
- Renew by phone 715.232.2164 ext. 12
- Renew in person at the circulation desk
How do I check out a Kindle e-Reader?
- Loan period is 14 days.
- Kindles cannot be renewed.
- $1.00 per-day overdue fine will be assessed.
- Kindles must be checked out from and returned to the Menomonie Public Library.
- Sorry, no courier delivery to other libraries will be available.
For more information, contact the Information Desk at: 715-232-2164 ext. 10 or info@menomonielibrary.org
I have a new e-Reader. How do I use it with OverDrive?
- General guidance from Overdrive
- Amazon’s help for borrowing library books on the Kindle
- IPad tutorial for Overdrive
- For Barnes & Noble Nook, this video is good: http://beingruth.com/tutorial-library-books-nook-overdrive/
- Where can I find OverDrive ” how to” videos? (a Tech Bits post)
- SCLS’s YouTube Channel. OverDrive videos are under “SCLS Tutorials” on the right-hand side and include a video on transferring ebooks to ereaders and an iPad OverDrive tutorial.
- BadgerLearn, a collaborative learning space. Just do a search in the upper right for “OverDrive” (or “OverDrive” and whatever device you need information about), or try the Advanced Search
- OverDrive’s YouTube channel. Under username “DigitalBookDownloads”, OverDrive has uploaded videos and tagged videos created by other users as “favorites.”
- Make sure you have a valid library card and it is not expired
- Check the OverDrive handout (http://overdrivefaq.pbworks.com/f/ebook-how-to.pdf)
- MyHelp in Overdrive is good for showing the software for formats, devices, and steps to download
- Wisconsin Public Library Consortium support email
- Apple and Android apps are available to download EPUB and MP3s directly (use the Android app for Kindle Fire)
- No renewals for books, but there is a new 21-day loan for EPUB/PDF formats
