LIBRARY SERVICES & EQUIPMENT

Book Drop: For your convenience, 1 curbside book drop and audio/visual drop box are available. Instructions for their use are printed on the box.

Fax Machine: The library fax machine is used by the staff to help meet patrons’ informational needs promptly. Costs for services are available at the Circulation Desk.

Friends of the Library: The work and generosity of the members of the Riverside Friends of the Library have aided immeasurably in achieving and maintaining the high standards of the library. For more information on this independent group, please inquire at one of our service desks or go to our Friends of the Library page.

Library Newsletter: Library newsletters are available online to announce programs and highlight ongoing library services. See our current newsletter now!

Microform Reader-Printer: This  machine can read either microfilm or microfiche. Copies are available for ten cents a page.

Newborn Books: For each new baby or adopted child in Riverside, the Friends of the Library donates a book to the library’s collection in the child’s name. Each book has a name plate bearing the child’s name and birth date. We appreciate help from family and friends to notify us of family additions. Fill out a Newborn Form here.

Photocopy Machines: Photocopy equipment is available for use by the public. Black and white copies are ten cents a copy and color copies are 50 cents each. Only one-sided copying is available on letter and legal size white paper.

Video Magnifier: The Library owns a CCTV video magnifier which magnifies up to 60 times. A hand held magnifying glass is also available at the Circulation Desk.

Kurzweil-National Federation of the Blind Reader:  The Library owns a Kurzweil=NFB Reader. The reader is a hand-held unit which scans and reads printed materials to the blind and visually handicapped. Ask at the Circulation Desk for more information.

Physical Disability Accommodations: The library is equipped with automatic doors at the ramp entrance and an elevator serving both levels of the building. Please ask for any further assistance needed.

Quiet Reading Room: A quiet place to sit or read is always available in the Quiet Reading Room. Take advantage of the beautiful view and ambience of this room.

Public Meeting Rooms: The library has three rooms available by qualified groups. They are: the main Public Meeting Room on the lower level; the Story Time Room in the Youth Services area; and the Quiet Reading Room on the upper level west end. Use is restricted to non-profit, noncommercial group meetings. Procedures and rules for the use of the Public Meeting Room are available here and you can download an application here (you must be able to view pdf files).

Portable DVD Players: Two portable DVD players are available to check out from the Library or to view  DVD’s in the Library. Ask at the Circulation Desk for information.

Bike and Computer Locks: Locks are available at the Circulation Desk for use with our bike racks and for securing your laptop while in the library. Think safe!

WIFI: WIFI is available throughout the Library. Remote printing is also available through our website. Follow this link to send your print job to the Library's Printers. You will have up to two hours to pick them up.

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