Library Information
Library Winter Hours
| Monday through Thursday -
10:00 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday and Saturday - 10:00
AM to 6 PM |
| Sunday - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| CLOSED HOLIDAYS |
Library Summer Hours
| Monday - 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday through Saturday -
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday Closed |
| CLOSED HOLIDAYS |
Winter hours start after Labor Day
Weekend and go to Memorial Day Weekend.
Summer hours start after Memorial
Day Weekend and go to Labor Day Weekend.
OUR LIBRARY HAS...
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On-line Public Access Catalog
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Audio and Visual Equipment
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Records
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Audio Cassettes
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Periodicals
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Framed Pictures
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Maps
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Internet Terminals
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Videos
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Compact Discs
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Reference Service
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Interlibrary Loan
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Story time for preschoolers
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Summer reading program for children and teens
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School Tours
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Copy Service
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Books
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3 Book drops - 2 book drops on west side of building
and 1 book drop on east side of building.
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Income Tax Forms
Books, Audio Cassettes, Circulating Periodicals,
Compact Discs, and Records
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Are checked out for 2 weeks with one renewal
period of 2 weeks except for materials that have been placed on
reserve. Fine: $.10 per day per item.
- Renewal of Materials
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Can be made by 1) bringing materials in; 2)
Telephone call; 3)Letter or postcard arriving ON OR BEFORE date due;
4)Using the Online Card Catalog and renewing the items before they are
overdue. Items cannot be renewed if they are requested by
other patrons. Videocassettes cannot be renewed. Inter Library Loan
Material can only be renewed after contacting the Mitchell Public
Library Staff which then will ask permission from the lending library.
- Videocassettes
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Are checked out for one week, no renewals.
Limit five videos per household. Fine: $1.00 per video per day. A $.50
fee for failure to rewind.
- Equipment
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Such as 16mm projectors, slide projectors,
overhead projectors, screens, and reels are checked out for overnight
only. Fine: $1.50 per day per piece of equipment.
- Framed Pictures
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Are checked out for 1 one month with 1 month
renewal period. No limit. Fine:$1.00 per day per picture.
- Reference books, Glass Case Material, Local Archive
Material, and Mitchell Vertical Files do not circulate.
- File Copy Magazines
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Are checked out for one week with one renewal.
No limit. Fine: $.10 per day per magazine. New issues cannot be
checked out.
- LIBRARY CARD FREE OF CHARGE
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Any person living within Davison County will be issued
a library card free of charge with proper identification. Your library
card is is valid as long as you reside within the county. Your library
card MUST BE PRESENTED at the circulation desk when you check out
material. Children with legal guardians that have met the requirements
can get a library card when they reach the first grade followed by a
completed registration form by the parent or legal guardian. The
child's card is kept in the library.
- LIBRARY CARD FOR OTHER NON-RESIDENTS
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These patrons will be required to pay a $15.00
subscription fee per year per family. Any person in the family that
has reached first grade can receive a card of their own. All
children's cards will be kept at the library.
- LIBRARY CARDS FOR DWU STUDENTS
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DWU students can get a free library card when they
present their student ID's. The students must also list the names or
parents or a relative with a permanent address. This information
is used in case the students leave DWU and there are fines and/or
overdue materials. The card is valid as long as you are
attending school. Grades and transcripts will be held up until all
library materials are returned and all fines paid.
- LIBRARY CARDS FOR MTI STUDENTS
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MTI students can get a free library card when they
present their student ID. The students must also provide proof
of their address and must list names of parents or a relative with a
permanent address. This information is used in case the students
leave MTI and there are fines and/or overdue materials. The card
is valid as long as the students are attending MTI. All library
materials must be returned to the library and all fines paid before
the student leaves MTI.
- LOST CARDS
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When the card is lost it must be reported IMMEDIATELY.
THE PATRON CAN REREGISTER FOR ANOTHER CARD AT THAT TIME. A $1.00
fee will be charged for the lost library card.
- STOLEN AND DAMAGED CARDS
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When a card has been stolen or damaged report it
immediately. A new card will be reissued after all fines have been
paid and materials have been returned.
- TEMPORARY CARDS
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Temporary cards are issued to individual who are not
permanent residents of Mitchell. The fee for a temporary card is
$15.00 per individual. The temporary card is good for 6 months and can
be extended at the request of the patron. When the patron leaves
Mitchell, the $15.00 is reimbursed providing all materials are
returned to the library in good condition. All fines and payments for
lost or damaged books are paid out of the $15.00 fee. They must
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claim the money at the end of their stay.
- YOUR LIBRARY CARD IS NON-TRANSFERABLE. ANY MATERIAL
CHARGED AGAINST YOUR CARD IS SOLELY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. DO NOT LOAN
YOUR CARD TO ANYONE!
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No Services will be given to patrons with
overdue materials and delinquent fines. A processing fee will be
charged to patrons who require legal action to get them to return
materials back to the library.
The Mitchell Public Library is very concerned about
the safety and welfare of children while they are visiting the library. It is the policy of the Mitchell Public Library Board of Trustees
that parents or legal guardians are fully responsible for the safety,
security, and monitoring of their children while on the library property. To view a printable copy of the policy.
Rules:
Children 8 years old and under should at all times be
with a responsible adult or caregiver who is at least 12 years old. Adults and caregivers must supervise children and keep them in
sight, not only inside the library but also on library grounds.
If the caregiver cannot be located then the library
staff will call law enforcement.
All children, whether they are alone or with their
parent or caregiver are expected to be well behaved and to respect other
patrons, the staff and library property.
Library staff will ask the disruptive or destructive
children to behave. If they do
not, then they will be told to leave the library.
Parents and caregivers should be aware of library
hours and should not leave children at the library before opening and
after closing.
A library staff may call law enforcement for children
who have been left at the library at closing.
The Mitchell Public Library Book Sale is set for the
second Saturday of each month except for June, July, August, and
December. The book sale runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The proceeds from the
sale go towards Children and Teen Programs at the library.
Donations for the book sale can be dropped off at
the Library during regular business hours.
The Mitchell Public Library Board of Trustees meet every
second Tuesday of the month at 5:00pm. To view the current library board minutes.
To Reserve Community Room, contact Library Director with date needed, read and sign policy and return to Director no later than 3 days prior to meeting date. To view the current community room policy.
Contact Information
- Telephone
- 605-995-8480
- FAX
- 605-995-8482
- Postal address
- Mitchell Public Library
- 221 North Duff
- Mitchell, South Dakota 57301
- Email Address:
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Send mail to:
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