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The Patients' Library offers a wide array of materials and services for both adults and children including the following:

Room Delivery
Available for patients and their families, deliveries can be made to a patient's room Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call 6-2468 to place your request.

Patients using the computers

Computers
There are computers for patron use in the library. These include Internet access, computer games for in-library use, and free email. Patrons may arrange for individual computer assistance as needed.

Internet Access
Internet access is available free of charge on any of our computer work stations. There is no mandatory time limit for use, but we do ask that you are considerate of others who might want to use the computers. Guidelines for appropriate Internet use are posted at the computer workstations. Connections for lap top computers are also available. Wireless access is also available in the library.

Fax Machine
A fax machine is available for use by patients, visitors, or staff members. There is a $1 suggested donation for each page sent or received.

Photocopier
There is a self-serve copy machine that has a 10 cent charge per page for photocopying. Those in need of financial assistance may receive free copies by contacting the library staff.

Printing
Printing is available from all library workstations. A 10 cent donation for black and white and 25 cents for color is appreciated.

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Other Materials

  • Decks of cards
  • Foreign language materials (mostly Spanish)
  • Income tax forms (Federal/Iowa January 1 - April 30)
  • Large print items and magnifiers

 

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