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General Electronic Services
These services are offered by the library as a service to all card holders:
- Internet Access -- The library’s computer lab has 14 computers available with Internet access. The library also has wireless access.
- Computer Lab -- The library has 14 computers available to the public with Microsoft Office software. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher are available. These computers also have internet access. Computers are on a first-come first-serve basis.
- Copy Machine -- A public copy machine is available at the library. Copies are .10¢ per copy for Black & White and .50¢ for color copies. The copy machine does: enlargements and reductions, duplexing, and sorting. Paper sizes are 8 ½" x 11" and 8 ½" x 14". 11" x 17" is available upon request.
- Printers -- The library has available for your convenience printing. The cost of printing is .10¢ per page for black and white and .50¢ per page for color copies. Please feel free to bring in your own paper or envelopes for printing resumes or printing of high quality.
- Scanner -- A color scanner is available in the computer lab. Only 1 computer has scanning options. You may need to wait in order to use the scanner if the machine is already in use.
- Typewriter -- The library has a typewriter for public use.
- Faxing - Faxing is available at the circulation desk. It is $2.00 to send a fax that is 1-5 pages. Faxes with 6 plus pages have additional fees.
- ONYX Magnifier -- The library has an ONYX machine available for use. This machine enlarges images so that they be read or viewed more easily. It can enlarge book pages, photos, and newspapers among other items. This machine was provided to the library by the Nebraska Library Commission and the Nebraska Library Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
- Reading Machine-- The Ambassador Pro™ is a powerful reading machine that converts text from books, magazines and other printed materials to high-quality speech, making printed material more readily accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired.
- The Ambassador product utilizes a large legal size scanner to accommodate the widest range of printed materials and all controls are sized and located for comfortable, convenient identification and operation.
- This system also features a 3.5-inch floppy drive for additional storage, a headphone jack for private listening, and a tape recorder jack. The reading machine is located in the Reference Area.
General Visitor Services
Visiting the library? You might be looking to use one of these services:
- Study Rooms -- 3 private study rooms are available for private, individual study, or group study. Study rooms are first come first serve. We do not reserve their use.
- Group Tours -- Group tours of the library are available to the public, school group, boy scouts, girl scouts, etc. Please call in advance to set up a time (402-537-3900).
- Group Visits -- Daycares, Pre-schools, K-12 classes, senior centers, and assisted living groups that would like to visit the library are encouraged to give us a call ahead of time (402-537-3900).
- We will do our best to accommodate your group size and can work with you to set up activities for your group to do during their visit if you are interested.
- Due to limited space and supplies organized groups may not be able to join our regularly scheduled events. If you are interested in attending an event with a large group please call us at least 3-days before so we can discuss.
- Makerspace -- The library has a makerspace with equipment available for the public to reserve to use. Prior to being allowed to use the equipment on your own you will be required to schedule one-on-one training with a certified library staff member. The makerspace includes equipment like: a laser cuter, a 3D printer, a sewing machine, and a button maker. If you want more information on the machinery you can look here.
- Laminating Machine (call ahead) -- The library has 2 laminating machines available for laminating needs. Lamination is done by library staff. Projects with the 18" width machine cost $2.00 per foot and projects with the 40" width machine cost $6.00 per foot. You will need to contact the library at least 30 minutes in advance so the laminators will have time to warm-up.
- Income Tax Forms -- The library carries a full range of Federal income tax forms and publications. Also available is a reproducible federal book for any forms or instructions that the library does not have multiple copies.
- If you need assistance with your income taxes, watch this site, call or come into the library during tax season for further information.
- State income tax forms can be located at the state revenue website.
General Borrowing Services
Outside of books, movies, educational kits, and audio materials we offer other services. Here are some things your library card gives you access to:
- Interlibrary Loan -- If you can’t locate a book you’re looking for because the library doesn’t own it, try Interlibrary Loan. The library can locate the book you are looking for from a different library and have it mailed to the library for your convenience. There is a $3.00 fee for each book requested from this service to help with mailing costs.
The library has several collections of e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers you can access from home using your library card. The following are resources that might interest you.
- Kanopy - Watch free TV and Movies! You get a limited number of credits each month to use.
- Freegal - Download and stream some free music to add to your playlist.
- Libby by Overdrive - Read e-books and listen to audiobook with your library card. Borrowed books are automatically returned once your time is up. Libby also has magazines.
- Cloudlibrary - Another resource to utilize to find some ebooks and audiobooks. If there's a long wait on Libby you can try looking here. Cloudlibrary will also have some different titles for you to look through.
- Omaha World Herald - You can access the digital version of the newspaper by logging in online with your library card.
You can find out how to access these resources by going to the eLibrary Page. Links and instructions on how to access these online resources and many others are provided there.
If you are looking to borrow a day pass to the zoo, a local museum, or a nature park the library has got you covered! We partner with several organizations around the metro area.
To see what passes are currently available you can look at the Around Town Passes here.