Borrowing Materials

Guidelines for Windom Library Customers
Hours for the Windom Library: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00, closed Saturdays
Enter at side entrance of building; please exit through the front door.
Masks are REQUIRED
Upon entering please use hand sanitizer.
Physical distancing is required in the library. 6 feet apart, please.
Maximum of 20 minutes per visit.
Maximum of 5 customers in the library, including computer use and reading room customers.
1 person per book aisle.
If you don’t want a book that you pulled off book shelf, do not re-shelve, return it to the designated book cart. Staff will sanitize and re-shelve the book(s).
Surfaces will be sanitized after each customer. (Circulation desk, computer area, reading table, and door handles.)
Please return all library items to the book drop.
Bathrooms are not available to the public at this time.
Curbside pickup is available during business hours for those who are more
comfortable not entering the library.
Computer Use in the Library
Sign in at front desk/Appointments can be called in.
20 minutes session is allowed
Be respectful of your time
Wash your hands/use hand sanitizer
If there are any questions or concerns, please call 831-6131.
If you are sick or are in a household with someone that is sick, please refrain from using the library to help keep us all healthy.
Thank you,
Windom Library Staff
No Contact Curbside Pickup is now available at the Windom Public Library!!!

What other 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.

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.

• Ask library staff to renew items on your account 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:

• By phone – call 507-831-6131.
• Online – use the Library Catalog from home; www.plumcreeklibrary.net.  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 -(Not applicable during this time)

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.