About your library

Monmouth Public Library is part of the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS). CCRLS is comprised of 17 libraries in Polk, Yamhill, and Marion counties. Cardholders who need resources not available at the Monmouth Public Library can obtain materials from any of the libraries in the CCRLS system by simply placing a hold on the item.

LIBRARY COLLECTIONS

Monmouth Library has a variety of resources available for borrowing or use by the public including:

  • Fiction and non-fiction books
  • Large print books
  • Audio books on CD
  • Magazines and newspapers
  • Videos and DVDs
  • Music on CD
  • Reference and local history materials
  • Spanish language materials
  • Children and young adult materials
  • Literacy collection

OBTAINING A LIBRARY CARD

Any resident of Monmouth can apply for a full-service library card by presenting identification or mail showing a local address. Western Oregon University students are eligible for a full-service card by presenting their institutional I.D.

Rural residents of Polk, Yamhill, and Marion counties may purchase a full-service card for a $60 per household annual fee. Limited-service cards are also available. Rural patrons should inquire at the Circulation Desk regarding card options.

The first library card issued to you is free! There is a 50¢ fee to replace a lost card. To borrow materials, you must have your library card with you or be able to verify information from your registration. You cannot use another patron's account to check out materials unless you have that person's card with you.

NOTE TO PARENTS:

Parents can obtain cards for children under 12 years of age by completing and signing an application for them. Parents are responsible for all materials checked out by their children. Staff will be happy to tell parents how many items their child has out, and what the due dates are. However, circulation records of library users of all ages are confidential under ORS 192.500. If you wish to view your child's record, you must have his or her card with you. You may also choose to have your children check out on your card, they must have that card with them to do that.

Children have access to most materials in the library. Parents are encouraged to supervise and actively participate in their children's library use. Please be sure to discuss any restrictions with your child. The library staff does not monitor checkout activity.

 

BORROWING LIBRARY MATERIALS

You may check out no more than the following number of items on your library card.

  • Adult.........................50 items
  • 17 and under.............25 items

There is a 4-item-per-card limit on videos, DVDs, and magazines of the same title.  Children under 15 must have parental permission to check out videos and DVDs.

Monmouth Public Library materials may be checked out for the following lengths of time:

  • Books.................................................3 weeks
  • New books.......................................... 2 weeks
  • Audiotapes, Music & Books on CD..........3 weeks
  • Videos, DVDs, & Magazines...................1 week

You may renew your checkout on most library materials one time unless someone else requests those items. Renewals may be done by telephone or via the Library's homepage.

FINES

There is a charge for items from the Monmouth Public Library that are turned in late. The fine will increase daily by the following amount:

  • Videos and DVDs.............50¢ per day
  • All other materials............10¢ per day
Note that materials borrowed from other libraries may have shorter loan periods or be assessed larger fines if overdue.

Items that are damaged will incur a fee based on the degree of damage. Cardholders will be charged the cost of any lost materials plus a processing fee.

HOMEBOUND DELIVERY

Patrons with a Monmouth mailing address who are unable to use the library due to illness, age, or disability can sign up for free delivery of materials directly to their homes. For more information call, 503-838-1932.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Toddler Storytime
For children 1 - 3 years old with an adult, Toddler Storytimes are held on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m., from September to June. Toddler Storytimes consist of approximately 20 minutes of stories, rhymes, songs and activities.

Preschool Storytime
For children 3 - 6 years old with an adult, Preschool Storytimes are held on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m., from September to June. Preschool Storytimes consist of approximately 25 - 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, songs and activities.

Summer Storytime
Summer Storytime is for families with children 1 - 6 years old with an adult and are held on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Summer Storytimes consist of approximately 25 - 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, songs and activities.

Youth Programs
Events and programs are scheduled throughout the year for children and for young adults. Please see the calendar for upcoming programs.

Adult Programs
The Library Book Club meets on the 2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

LIBRARY SERVICES

Reference and Information
On-site and telephone reference service is available to aid you in locating information.

Public Use Computers
Computers are available for word processing and internet access. In-person sign-up is required. There are two 15-minute stand up stations for quick email or quick searches. There are seven sit-down computers available for a guaranteed 30-minute session. Because of the number of people using the computers every day you are limited to one sign-up per day. You may choose to use either the 15-minute stand up station or the 30-minute sit-down station.

Printers are available - black and white print-outs are .10¢ per page, color print-outs are .25¢ per page.

NOTE TO PARENTS:

Library internet computers are available to library users of all ages. The computers are not filtered for content. Please be sure to discuss Internet use with your child. If you prefer that your child not use the Internet computers unless you are present, be sure to tell your child.