Welcome to the Library!

What can I do at the library?Get a library cardUse the computersAsk questionsGet homework helpAttend fun programs

A library card will allow me to:Check out materials

Books, movies, music, audio books

Use the computersAccess library information from

any computer Look up your account Renew or request materials Use electronic resources

How do I use the catalog? Go to www.columbuslibrary.org and click

“Catalog” Type in a word or two about what you are

looking for Use the “Advanced Search” option to find

specific items Put items in your Book Bag and reserve them all

at once! Click “My Account” to look up information about

your library account

Useful Books & Materials

Useful Books & Materials Materials for learning English

Books, workbooks, CDs, DVDs Materials in other languages

Spanish, Chinese, French, Somali and more Immigration & citizenship information

Citizenship test & interview study guides Books & DVDs

Testing & licensing study guides GED, ACT, SAT, GRE, TOEFL, CDL, RN, Driver’s

License

Computers Basics

Computers Basics Sign up with your library card to use an

Internet computer up to 3 times each day

Print pages in black-and-white ($0.10 per page) or color ($0.50 per page)

Our staff are here to help!

There are two desks in the Library:

“Customer Service” desk&

“Information” desk

The Customer Service Desk

Go to the “Customer Service” desk to:

Get or renew a library card Ask questions about your library card

account Pay library fines Remove security cases from DVDs & CDs

after checking them out Change your address or phone number

The Information Desk

Go to the “Information” desk to:Find materials in the library

ESOL books, DVDs, CDs Immigration & citizenship books and DVDs Study guides for tests

Request materials to be sent from other libraries

Go to the “Information” desk to: Get help finding immigration, citizenship, &

tax forms online Get help with computers, printing, &

photocopying Get help finding driving directions Get help finding community resources

Immigration services, child care, tutoring, health

The library has more than books!Fresh Start ProgramHomework Help CenterStorytimesTeen gamingSummer Reading ClubReady to Read

Fresh Start Program

Twice a year you can read-off your fines! Read-off rate is $8 per hour Bring your library card and something to

read to the “Ask Here” desk to sign up Program only for fines

For the Kids....Homework Help Center

Students can get free homework help, use our school supplies and computers, & print assignments for free

Kindergarten – 12th grade

Monday – Thursday, 3—6 p.m.

The Homework Help Center

For the family… Bilingual Family Storytime

Books, songs, & stories in Spanish & English Wednesday, 7 p.m. Begins June 18

Drop in and read! Stories and songs for the whole family

Tuesday, 5 p.m. Begins June 10

For the family…

Summer Reading Club For Kids, Teens, & Adults

Earn prizes for reading & participating in programs

June 7 – August 1

Fun programs & activities

Summer Reading Club

For Parents....Ready to Read packets

Free packet for parents with babies Includes a board book, manual of fingerplays

and games, parent’s handbook, & library card application for baby

Spanish board book available Learn skills & activities to help your child

get ready to read

Library customs and safety.... We want you & your family to feel safe in

the library. Here are ways you can help:

Do not leave children under age 7 unattended

Keep voices quiet while in the library

Tell staff member if you see something dangerous, disruptive, or inappropriate

Questions?