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Using the Library

How to use the library

Borrowing
Library Hours Monday and Tuesday 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Wednesday 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. StoryTimesToddlers 18 months to...
Can Children get their own Library card?
  Children (under 18 years) who meet the residency requirement, may come to the Library during open hours. Bring with you a parent or legal guardian. After you fill out a short...
Can I suggest the Library purchase a book?
    To suggest the Library purchase specific material, come to or call the Library 509-527-4550 during open hours with the title, author and any other informaton you know...
Closed Days at the Library
Scheduled Library Closings for 2010 Please make note of the following dates. These days the library will be closed. Martin Luther King Day , January 18 President's Day, February 15...
Do I need to bring my Library card everytime I use the Library?
If you want to check out materials or use the Internet you must have your WALNET Library card with you. If you do not have your card, you may purchase a replacement card for $1.00.
Does the Library charge for late materials
Overdue/Late materials  : Return books and magazines by the due date to avoid overdue fees. They may be returned inside the building or in the outside book drops. Items returned in...
Does the Library have other branches?
The Walla Walla Public Library is a single facility located at 238 E.Alder St in Walla Walla, Washington.
Does the Library take donated materials?
The Library appreciates the gift of donated material but it is evaluated with the same criteria used when new material is purchased so we do not always add the items to the Library's collection....
How do I access my account?
You can access your account online at the Library's website by following these steps: At the Search our Catalog page http://catalog.walnetlib.net / click on Search our...
How do I get a Library Card?
Adults (18 years or older) who meet the residency requirements, may come to the Library during open hours. You must bring something with your name and current Walla Walla address. After you...
How do I renew my book, magazine, video, cd or dvd?
You may renew your materials online, by phone at 527-4550, during open hours,  or in person (you do not need to bring the materials with you to renew them).
How do I renew on-line?
You can renew your materials online at the Library's website by following these steps: At the Search our Catalog page http://catalog.walnetlib.net / click on Search our Catalog....
How do I return my materials?
Return Materials : Print materials may be returned to the Library several ways. Inside the Library during open hours. Items are checked in continually. In the outside book drop...
How many items can I borrow?
Borrowing Limits : Borrow as many books, magazines and cassette tapes as you wish. Return them within 3 weeks. Borrow 5 music compact disks per day. Return them within 3 weeks....
How much are fines and fees?
2009 Fees - 2.96.030 A First Notice Adult, per item  $2.00 Juvenile, per item $ .50 Second Notice Asult & Junenile, per notice $5.00 2.96.030 B...
I no longer have my card, can I replace it?
Lost or Stolen Cards :  Cards may be replaced, at the Library, during regular hours, for $1.00. Please bring identifying information with you.
Internet Policy
    The mission of the Walla Walla Public Library is “to serve the people of Walla Walla as a community information and lifelong learning center.   The Walla Walla...
Is my Library card still good?
Do I owe fines? What do I have checked out? Where am I in the hold queue for a book? All these can be answered by looking up your account on-line, or by calling the Library during open hours at...
Is there a limit on the materials I borrow?
Borrowing Limits :   Borrow as many books, magazines and cassette tapes as you wish. Return them within 3 weeks. Borrow 5 music compact disks per day. Return them within 3...
May I request a book from another Library?
There are two methods for obtaining books from other libraries. If the book is owned by another WALNET library (the Walla Walla Community College or Clarkston; or the Walla Walla Rural Library...
What are charged items?
Charged items are items that are "checked-out."
What are the hours at the Library?
Library Hours Monday and Tuesday 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Wednesday 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
What are the Library hours and where is it located?
Library Hours Monday and Tuesday 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Wednesday 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M Where is the Library? The...
What Does "Charged" Items?
Charged Charged items are items that are "checked-out".
What does discharged mean?
An item that says "discharged" or "just checked-in" indicates that it was checked into the Library within the last 24 hours.
 
What happens when a book is damaged?
When a book has been checked out frequently, it will often need to have attention paid to its binding or cover or other minor repair. If you are reading a book and it needs to be repaired,...
Where can I find new books at the Library?
  New Books   New books are constantly being chosen for the Library. When processed, these books are placed on the new book shelves near the copy machine. They check out for the...
Who can get a Library card?
Residency Requirements Individuals owning property or living within the limits of the City of Walla Walla are eligible for a free library card. Individuals owning property or living within...
Why do Library cards expire?
Most Library cards expire after two years and can be renewed by stopping at the Circulation Desk and filling out a short form and signing it. This gives the opportunity to verify that we have the...
Why does the Library want my email address?
The Library requests your email address when you register for a card. Your email address is used to notify you that you have an item waiting for you. Email addresses are used only by the...