Hidden Gems @ the Library

We have all sorts of helpful books and materials (like every other library), but we also have special "hidden gems" that are available to you @ our library!

Ancestry.com: Are you trying to figure out your familial background? Did you ever wonder what your great-great grandfather did for a living? Do you need access to an old census? You can find out the answers to these questions by using our subscription to Ancestry.com. You must be in the library to use this feature, but you'll have free full access to everything on the site!

Consumer Reports Online: If you need to buy something new, this is the best way to figure out the perfect item for you! View in-depth ratings, test results, and compare prices of appliances, technology, and other items for free with our subscription to the Consumer Reports website. Simply go to the website on one of our computers, and we'll sign you in for free full access!

Online access to your library account: Did you know that you can access your library account online? Visit our official website, then click on "My Account" on the left hand side. Log in using your barcode and your PIN (the last 4 digits of your phone number), to view the items you have checked out, see if you have any fines or overdue items, search the catalog, and request books! You can do this here, at home, or on the go!


Reading Museum Pass: If there's an exhibit you want to see at the Reading Museum, request the Reading Museum Pass! With the pass, up to 2 adults and 4 children can get into the Reading Museum for free! You may check the pass out for up to one week.

Passports: Traveling in the near future? We do passports here! You'll need to fill out an application in black ink, have pictures taken, find your birth certificate (it must be issued by the state and have both parents' names on it), and have a driver's license or other photo ID before you come for your appointment. Feel free to call the library for any questions or to schedule an appointment! You can also visit the official Passport Website

Free Wi-Fi: When your internet is on the fritz, bring your laptop, tablet, or ereader to the library and access the Internet with our free Wi-Fi! Open a browser, read our policy, click "I agree," and you're free to do what you need to do!

Scanners, faxing, and copiers, oh my! Whether you need to copy important papers, scan your homework and email it to your professor, print out a picture, or fax information to an office, we've got you covered! Black and white copies are only 10 cents a page, color prints are 50 cents a page, and faxes are 50 cents a page. Note: while we can send faxes out, we cannot receive any faxes.

Book Room: Every Saturday, we have a used book sale in our Book Room, though you may ask to visit the room any time the library is open! We have great deals on books, VHS, CDs, and occasionally other items, and our prices can't be beat! The best part is, the proceeds benefit the library, so come on out and see what we've got!

And of course, we have a Facebook page and a Twitter account to keep you updated about new events, programs, meetings, closings, etc!

If you have any questions about any of these "hidden gems," don't hesitate to call the library for more information! You're welcome to use any and all of them! See you here!