ake the most of your library experience by learning how to access unlimited information! We also have librarians on staff at each of our seven regional library branches who are ready to help you every step of the way.
What is your library worth to you?
NWRL offers the following services for all age groups:
Materials
-Books: Hard cover, paperback, large print,
-Audio Books on cassette and CD
-Newspapers and Magazines: Hard copy and electronic access
-DVDs
-Videos
-Reference Materials
All material may be accessed by browsing the collection when you visit the library or through the electronic catalogs offered through this website.
Electronic Services
-Access to the NWRL Catalog 24/7 as well as other library collections throughout Minnesota.
-Public Access Computers are available in all NWRL Branch Libraries.
-Wireless access is also available in all NWRL Branch Libraries.
NWRL offers programs for all ages, from preschoolers to Seniors, to enhance the pure enjoyment of library services.
-Story Time Kits
-Mothers Reading Every Day
-FRED
-Summer Reading Program
-Hot Reads for Cold Nights — our Adult Winter Reading Program
-Book Clubs
-Special Exhibits
And much More!
Access is Everything
You have access to all libraries in NWRL, access to any public library in Minnesota that is a member of a regional library system, access to library services through library buildings and the Web and access to a statewide network of reference services.
Branch Libraries - give you direct access to each branch library in NWRL.
Library Catalogs – NWRL Catalog; Catalogs of other Minnesota Libraries; Electronic Databases with journal articles and newspapers.
Reference Source- Recommended Websites on practically every topic.
Kid’s Pages – Website designed for kid’s use at home and school (e.g. homework).
Teen -Websites for middle school and high school students.
Minnesota – Everything one wants to know about living and playing in this great state.
Government Info – Serious items one needs to access.
Using the Library – From what’s on the Best Seller List to branch libraries with Book Clubs.
Loan Periods
Materials may be borrowed for the following loan periods:
3 weeks:
-Books
-Books on CD
-Music on CD
-Family & daycare story time kits
-Magazines
1 week:
-DVD’s
-Videos
Overdue Materials
NWRL issues reminders of overdue materials in an e-mail message or postcard. When materials are 21 days overdue, a $2.00 late fee will be added to patron accounts. Patrons are subject to the rules stated in Mn Statutes for delinquent overdue library materials.
Lost or damaged material
You will be billed the replacement cost and a $3.00 processing fee for each item you’ve lost or damaged. Ouch! Thus, it’s a good idea to keep track of the material you borrowed. Don’t drop them in the bathtub or let your dog to chew them for lunch. Don’t lose them either!
The good news: you will be refunded the replacement cost if you find the ‘lost’ material and return it to the library within a year.
The not so good news: It’s a petty misdemeanor in Minnesota to keep library material longer then 60 days after a written notice was mailed (MN Statute #609.541).
