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Using the Library

How to use the library

Borrowing
Library Hours Closed Sunday and MondayTuesday-Friday 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M StoryTimesToddlers 18 months to 3 years old - Wednesdays at 10:15 AM...
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 16 President's Day, February...
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 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 through this website by following these steps: Click on "Search the Catalog" from the left hand side of...
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 street address. After...
How do I renew my book, magazine, cd or dvd?
You may renew your materials online (click here), 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 this web site, under the tab Find Books and Articles click Search the 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 and magazines as you wish. Return them within 3 weeks. Borrow 5 music compact disks per day. Return them within 3 weeks. Borrow 5...
How much are fines and fees?
2009 Fees - 2.96.030 A First Notice Adult, per item  $.25 per item per day Juvenile, per item $ .10 per item per day Second Notice Asult & Junenile,...
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
    INTERNET ACCESS POLICY NO. 16 The mission of the Walla Walla Public Library is “to serve the people of Walla Walla as a community information and lifelong...
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 http://catalog.wallawalla.bywatersolutions.com/, or...
Is there a limit on the materials I borrow?
Borrowing Limits :   Borrow as many books and magazines as you wish. Return them within 3 weeks. Borrow 5 music compact disks per day. Return them within 3 weeks....
May I request a book from another Library?
Books not owned by the Walla Walla Public Library may be borrowed through Interlibrary Loan. There is a $3 fee for this service and will be collected when you pick up the book. We do not...
What are the hours at the Library?
Library Hours Closed Sunday and Monday Tuesday thru Friday 11:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
What are the Library hours and where is it located?
Library HoursClosed Sunday and MondayTuesday-Friday 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M Where is the Library? The Library is located in the downtown area at 238 E....
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 living outside of the city limits...
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. You may also select to have ovedue and...