Book sales
The Friends of WPL
maintain an on-going book sale of materials that have been removed from the
collection in addition to items that have been donated to the library that are
not added to the collection. Proceeds
from the sales help to fund the library annual operational budget. Each spring the group also has a large 3-day
sale. (return to top)
Children's
Programming
WPL offers a wide
variety of children's programming throughout the year, including storytimes,
Summer Reading Program, and many special events. For more information, go to the Kids and Parents page. (return to top)
Circulating
collections
The library offers a
wide selection of over 22,000 books, audio books on cassette and CD, music CDs,
videotapes and dvds. We subscribe to 80
periodicals. Our special collections
include large print books and a Nebraska history section. Also available for checkout is a selection
of art works.
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FORMAT
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CHECKOUT LENGTH
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RENEWALS
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Art work
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62 days
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no renewals
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Books & audio books
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2 weeks
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1 renewal*
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Magazines
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2 weeks
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1 renewal*
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Music CDs
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2 weeks
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1 renewal*
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Videotapes/DVDs
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1 week
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no renewals
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*Items on hold for
another patron may not be renewed. (return to top)
Computers
WPL Computer Lab has
6 Internet computers for public use and word processing. The Lab is open during the library's
operating hours, closing each day 15 minutes prior to the library closing. There is no charge for computer use. Printing to the laser printer is 10 cents
per page. All patrons using the
computers in the Lab must sign an Internet usage agreement; patrons under age
17 must also have a parental signature.
The Children's Room
offers two computers with a selection of educational software. These computers are not connected to the
Internet.
Four computers have
the library on-line catalog available. They
also provide access to word processing and spreadsheet software.
Computer classes are
offered free of charge on a monthly basis through the winter months. Classes include Basic Computer Skills, Basic
Internet, Basic Word Processing, Basic Excel and Basic Powerpoint. Please check at the library for more
information about these classes. (return to top)
Conference Room
The Wayne Public
Library/Senior Center has a room available for small group meetings of 8-10
people during regular hours. In
accordance with the Meeting Room Policy, non-profit organizations pay a $25
deposit, refundable after inspection of the room. All others are charged $25 per use. For more information, please contact the Library at 375-3135. (return to top)
Electronic databases
A variety of
databases are available to our patrons through the Nebraska Library Commission,
including WilsonWeb and OCLC FirstSearch.
For more information on how to access these databases, please contact
the library at 375-3135, or stop by the circulation desk. (return to top)
Equipment checkout
A variety of
equipment is available for checkout, including a Kodak carousel projector and a
movie screen. (return
to top)
Grandmapa Program
This program brings
together volunteers and young children in daycare settings. Volunteers can select from over 40 thematic
reading kits containing books and fun activities to share with the children
during the visits. Six picture books
are also checked out from the library collection to leave at the home between
visits. This program runs twice a
month, September through May. For more
information or to volunteer, please contact the library at 375-3135. (return to top)
Hours
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Monday - Thursday
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10:00 - 8:30
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Friday
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10:00 - 6:00
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Saturday
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10:00 - 4:00
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Sunday
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2:00 - 5:00
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There are no Sunday
hours Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. (return to top)
Interlibrary Loan
Books and magazine
articles that are not owned by WPL may be requested from another library
through Interlibrary Loan. There is a
$2 minimum charge per filled request to cover the cost of searching and
postage. Check at the circulation desk
for more information. (return to top)
Internet
The library offers
public Internet access with a wireless connection. Six computers are available in the Computer Lab. All patrons must sign an Internet usage
agreement, and children under age 17 must have a parent sign also. Printing is available for 10 cents per
page. (return to
top)
Newspapers on microfilm
Wayne Public Library
owns a complete collection of Wayne newspapers, dating back to the
mid-1880's. Obituaries cover Wayne
County only, and are not indexed.
Copies can be made for 10 cents per page. (return
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Outreach services
WPL currently
provides rotating collections of large print and audio books to Providence
Medical Center, Oaks Retirement Center, and Premier Estates. Outreach to homes is also available with the
assistance of the Friends of Wayne Public Library. Please contact the library for more information. (return to top)
Paperback exchange
The Paperback
Exchange is located just inside the library entrance, and offers patrons the
opportunity to trade their gently used paperbacks for others. Patrons have the choice of reading and
returning to trade again, or keeping the traded books for their personal
collection. (return
to top)
Parenting corner
Begun as a
cooperative venture among area agencies, the Parenting Corner opened in
September 2001. Its intent is to offer
materials that assist parents and caregivers to provide a healthier/more stable
environment for area children. Books
and videos are available on a variety of topics for adults and children. (return to top)
Periodicals
WPL subscribes to about
95 magazines and newspapers of general interest. Most magazines are available for 2-week checkout. Newspapers do not checkout. Most titles are retained for the current
year plus one year of back issues. (return to top)
Public access TV
The library is
pleased to host the City of Wayne Public Access station, Channel 16. Use of the channel for announcements or
re-broadcast of videotapes is available to area non-profit groups at no
charge. The channel is under the
direction of the Cable Committee and is guided by the Cable Access Policy. Requests for use of the channel must be made
in person at the library. (return to top)
Public Fax
A fax machine is
available for public use. Faxes are $1
per page to send or receive. Cover
pages are recommended, and are available at no charge. The library fax number is 402-375-5772. (return to top)
Public Photocopier
A photocopier is
available for public use. Copies are 10
cents per page. (return to top)
Tax forms
As a public service,
WPL offers copies of basic federal and Nebraska tax forms. Additional forms are available for
photocopying at 10 cents per page. If
needed, library staff will assist in locating needed information on the IRS web
site. Library staff is unable to assist
with interpretation of tax law or completing tax forms. (return to top)
Tours & Displays
Organizations and
classes may contact the library for tours, storytimes, and/or demonstrations of
the services and resources available.
To make arrangements, please contact the library at 375-3135.
Service organizations
and individuals are invited to display collections or promotional displays in
the entryway display case. Please
contact the library for more information at 375-3135. (return to top)
