Borrowing Materials

The Windom Library is closed to the public from Wednesday, March 18 through March 30, 2020. Please call 831-6131 for updates and information.

What library resources are available?

The library provides eBooks and eAudiobooks from Libby and RBDigital.  To access these formats, go to plumcreeklibrary.org or download the apps to your device.  To set up an account use your library card number as your username and the use the last four digits of your card for your pin number. Search the database for your selections.  Call the library for any assistance.

What if my library items are due? 

You can renew your items online, my going to plumcreeklibrary.org, sign into your account with your library card number as your account number and the last four digits of your card for your pin number. You will see your account information, find your check out status and renew your items.  Items can be renewed one time online. Please call the library and we can assist you if you need the library materials longer. Please use the book drop at the front entrance of the library to return your library materials while we are closed. Please return your library items in a timely matter. All materials will be cleaned when they are returned to the library.

What if my hold items are ready for pickup?

If you have materials on hold, we will keep them for you until the library opens.

Can I get a library card at this time?

To get a library account set up for access to digital resources, call the library at 507-831-6131 Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 and staff will register you over the phone. Your physical library card will be available to pick up when the library reopens. Please bring a picture ID with your current address when you pick up your card.

Can I access the Library’s WiFi?

To access the WiFi around the building perimeters:

Our network name is Windom Library

The password is book6131.

Loan Periods

Most library materials circulate for 21 days.
Exceptions include:

• DVDs – 7 days
• Magazines – 7 days

Find a Good Book

What’s Next? Search fiction series from Kent District Library.

http://ww2.kdl.org/libcat/whatsnext.asp

Read alikes.  Look up your favorite author’s name and find new authors who write like your favorite author.

http://anniston.lib.al.us/readalikes.htm

Renewing Materials and Checking Your Account Status

If not on hold for another patron, most items may be renewed for one additional loan period by phone, in person, or on-line, at www.plumcreeklibrary.org.

• In person – Ask library staff to renew items on your account at the Circulation Desk or by calling the 507-831-6131.
• Online – use the www.plumcreeklibrary.org. You will need your library card number and password.

Reserving Materials

Most circulating items found on www.plumcreeklibrary.org can be reserved by placing a hold. As soon as it is available, the item will be transferred to the library you designate and held for one week for you to pick up. You will be notified by phone or an email that your reserve is being held.  There are several ways to place a reserve:

• In person – ask a librarian for help at the Circulation Desk.
• By phone – call 507-831-6131.
• Online – use the Library Catalog from home or at the Library. You will need your library card number and password.

Please note: If you no longer need your hold, please cancel it online, by telephone or in person, so that it may quickly move to the next person in line.

Fines and Fees

All library materials returned after their due dates are subject to the following overdue fines (applied per item):

• Books, and audio books      $0.10 per day
• DVDs                                       $1.00 per day

Fees for lost or damaged materials are billed by the owning library and include the replacement cost of the item and a processing fee. These charges must be paid to the library owning the damaged materials.

Returns

All library materials may be returned to any public library in the Plum Creek Library System.