Computers and Internet Access

• Eight public computers in our computer lab (lower level of the library), each with an Internet connection 
  and current Microsoft Office products. These computers are for adults and children in junior high school or older. 
  One scanner is also available.

• One short term Internet computer (use for up to ten minutes) is located on the main floor.

• Six computers available for homework or games (on the second floor of the library) for children in junior high school or younger.

• One computer equipped for gaming, located in the Young Adult area in the lower level.

• All of the library's computers may be used for printing. 

• Wireless Internet access is available for those with a laptop or other portable device.

All of the Internet computers require registration before use. Please read our computer and internet policy for more details. 
All of the computers in the library are filtered. 

In addition, the library has computers on each floor that are set up with the Kewanee Library's online catalog 
and other databases, such as eLibrary. These computers do not require any registration.           

Programs and Classes for all ages

• Attend one of KPLs special events, for all ages 

• Take your child to story hour or other youth activity.

• Discuss your favorite readings in one of our book clubs 

• Watch a movie! check out one of our over 1,500 DVDs

• Check out our calendar for all dates and times

• Enjoy an eAudio-book with Tumblebooks or Tumble Read-Alongs

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Meeting your informational needs.

• Search eLibrary.(You will need your Kewanee Library card barcode.)

• Use our computers to find what you need

• Consult with our Reference Staff. Call them directly at 856-8475,  by email,  or visit us in person in the lower level of the library.

• Search our online catalog for books, magazines, movies and music.

• Request a loan from another library- Contact our Reference Staff for help.

• Check out our electronic resources and databases.

• For the genealogist-Browse the collection of the Henry County Genealogical Society (in the lower level)
  or visit HeritageQuestOnline to find your roots.

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Copiers, printers and faxes

• Send or receive faxes on the main level.
  Receive for $1.00 per page.
  Send for 50 cents per page local and $1.00 per page long distance in USA.

• Make copies for 10 cents per page. A copier is located on all three floors.

• Reserve our community meeting room for your club or meeting

• Pick up your tax forms (January to April).

  Please call the Library at 852-4505 with any questions.

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Services and equipment for those with special needs 

For our visually impaired patrons we offer: 

• An extensive collection of large print and audio books.

• A magnifier reader in the lower level.

• An Aladdin Reader on the main level

• Mid Illinois Talking Book Center materials.

For our physically impaired patrons we offer:

• Wheelchair accessibility  using our North side elevator entrance

• Wheelchair for in-house use.

For our homebound patrons we offer outreach services. 

For more information about these services, please call the library at 852-4505.

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• Young Adult room. Materials for the YA room are selected for high school reading levels and tastes. Currently we are adding to our graphic novel collection. The YA room is located in the lower level of the library

• Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Be a part of this advisory group. Help the library make decisions on programs, purchases and policies. Contact Gail at the Library to join.

• Teen Gaming Computer. Newly purchases games include: Sims II, Titan Quest and Warcraft. Located in the lower level of the library. 

  Please call the Library for more information (852-4505) 

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• Reserve a book on our online catalog.  Instructions on how to do this are here.

• Join Automatically Yours Book Club. Choose your favorite authors and their newest books will be held for you automatically. 

• Participate in the KPL Adult Book Club

• Read staff reviews on our blog

• Find something new to read using NoveList or by asking library staff.

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Your Smartest Card

How do I…?

• Get a library card?

• Learn how to use computers ? 

• Check out books through MyMediaMall?

• Use the KPL catalog?

• Request that the library get a book ?

• Find out what is going on at the library?

• Find out about the KPL board of trustees?

• Find out where the Library is?

• Find the Library's hours?

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Requesting a book from the Kewanee Public Library.

The Library is more than happy to help our patrons get access to books that we do not currently own. We may choose to purchase your request or borrow it from another library.

If you have checked our catalog and cannot find the book or other material that you would like, you may request the book yourself from another library. If you do not wish to request the book yourself, skip to option 2.

1. While in our online catalog, widen your search to include ALL libraries' materials. The illustration bleow will show you how to widen your search to all of the libraries in the Resource Sharing Alliance. If you want to learn more about using the our catalog, instructions are here or you may ask library staff to assist you when you visit the library.

2. Please contact the library and ask to have an item requested for you. Either call the library at 852-4505 or email us. If you send us an email, please be sure to include your full name and a phone number for us to contact you.

When we borrow books and other materials from other libraries, we cannot guarantee how quickly the item will be available.
We may in some circumstances elect to purchase a book for our collection rather than borrow it.

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