Click here to find a brochure on how to search the online
catalog, place a hold, request Interlibrary Loan Materials and
to see
what you have checked out.
Using the
Library Online Catalog
Fax # 605-692-9386
Library
Staff
Library Hours
Library
Cards
Outreach
Programs
Friends of the Library
Library
Services
Circulation
Periods
Board of Trustees:
Tami
Watson Chair, Amber
Ohm, Mac Harris, Larry Rogers, Gloria Thvedt
Board members are appointed by the
Mayor for 3 year terms.
They meet monthly to set library policy and review spending.
Director: Elvita
Landau
Adult Services Librarian:
Lynn Osika
Administrative Assistant:
Peg
Whalen
Technology Service Librarian:
Cathy Enlow
Children's Services Coordinator: Katherine Eberline
Community Services Coordinator:
Rae Brecht
Circulation Manager:
June Erickson
Tech Services/ Circulation Assistant: Karen Sween
Interlibrary Loan Coordinator:
Betsy Lenning
Outreach Coordinator: Karen Burns
Young Adult Librarian:
Ali
Bruinsma
Monday - Thursday 10:00 am- 9:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Closed Sundays in August
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If you are a resident of Brookings County, you are entitled to a free
library card. Please present an ID which shows your current address when
registering for a card. Registration cards for children under 18 must be
signed by a parent or guardian.
Out of County residents are welcome to
use the library. You may get a library card for an annual fee of $29.00 per
individual or $39. 00 per family.
Brookings residents who are unable to get to the library
due to illness, injury or other reasons can have the library come to them. The
Outreach Coordinator visits patrons every two weeks to deliver and retrieve
materials. To request this free service, call the library (692-9407) and
ask for
Outreach.
Videocassettes: 2 days (limit of 5 titles)
DVD's: 2 days (limit of 5 titles)
Magazines: 4 weeks (limit of 10 titles)
CD Roms: 4 weeks (limit of 5 titles)
Audiocassettes: 4 weeks (limit of 10
titles)
Books on CD: 4 weeks (limit of 2 titles)
Books: 4 weeks (limit 20 titles)
High demand books are placed on a one week check out period.
Materials (except videos & DVD's) may be renewed by
clicking here : Online Catalog.
Log in using your library barcode and your last name as your password. If
you are having difficulties please call us at
605-692-9407.
The charge for late returns is 5 cents per day plus the postage fees
for notices. Videos and DVD's are $1.00 per day overdue.
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Reading Materials for all ages
Books including large print format
Magazines
Newspapers
Reference
Materials
AV Materials to check out
Compact discs (CD's) - music, spoken word
CD-ROMs (computer discs)
Audiocasettes
Videocassettes
DVD's
Records
Overhead Projector
AV equipment to use in the library
Computers -IBM compatible, Macintosh
Audiocassette & CD
players
Typewriters
Microfilm/fiche reader/printer
Fax machine
Special Services
Internet Access
Notary services
Photocopier
Tax
Forms
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The Friends of the Brookings Public Library is an independent, nonprofit,
volunteer organization comprised of people who use their library and take
pride in it. Friends' service projects include assisting with the
Children's Summer Reading program, decorating for the holidays, providing
refreshments at library events, and fundraising to supplement the library
budget.
Membership forms are available at the library circulation desk.
Dues:
Individual $10
Family 25
Individual Lifetime $100
Larry Rogers, President
David Gleim, Vice-president/president elect
Susan Brugger, Secretary
Carla Beckwith, Treasurer
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