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Welcome to the Library!. 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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to the Library!
What can I do at the library?Get a library cardUse the computersAsk questionsGet homework helpAttend fun programs
A library card will allow me to:Check out materials
Books, movies, music, audio books
Use the computersAccess 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
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
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
The Customer Service 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
The Information Desk
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 ProgramHomework Help CenterStorytimesTeen gamingSummer Reading ClubReady 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.
The Homework Help Center
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
For the family…
Summer Reading Club For Kids, Teens, & Adults
Earn prizes for reading & participating in programs
June 7 – August 1
Fun programs & activities
Summer Reading Club
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
Questions?