Books by Mail
Catalog Available
Pick one up at the library, or call and we'll send one to you!Samuels Public Library offers Books by Mail service to all Warren County Residents. You may borrow paperback books listed in our Books by Mail Catalogs free of charge. To request your catalog, simply call the library. When you receive your catalog, complete the order form and either call in or mail your order. When you receive your books, return postage will be included - so there is absolutely no charge to you! For this particular service, no library card is required. For more information or to request your Books by Mail Catalog simply call 635-3153.
Notary Service
Notary services are now available at no charge. Please call in advance to be sure the notary is present.
Renewals
Borrowing Terms
The first time you use your library card you may check out two items. Once you have returned your first borrowed items, you may then borrow up to sixty items. The only limit to your borrowing power involves video tapes and DVD's- only a total of ten video and DVD's tapes may be checked out to a patron at any given time.
Borrowing Loan Periods
Books, audiocassettes, and paperbacks may be borrowed for two weeks. These items may be renewed twice (unless another patron has requested a reserve). There are three ways to renew your items: online from your home computer by logging into www.samuelslibrary.net, at the library, or by calling 635-3153. Video tapes and DVD's may be borrowed for a two week period also, but cannot be renewed.
Fines and Fees
For each day a book, audiocassette, paperback or CD is overdue, your library account will be charged $.10 a day for each late item. Video tapes and DVD's will be assessed at $.10 per day late. Fines for interlibrary loans accrue at the rate of $.25 for each day late.
Computer Access and Internet Use
The library currently maintains 30 computers for public access. 10 of these are located in the children's and young adult area and provide educational games, reference files and word processing capabilities. The remaining twenty computers are located in the adult area of the library and are capable of internet access as well as word processing functions.
Any Library patron with a card in good standing may log on to an Internet Computer. Samuels Public Library does require that all patrons wishing to use the internet agree to our "Internet Acceptable Use Policy" form. Children under the age of 18 must have a parent present to sign their authorization form if they wish to access the internet through the library. Internet use is on a first come, first serve basis.
Through use of our internet computers, you will have access to a broad range of data for any subject requiring your research. You may also access your personal e-mail, work on a resume, research any topic, the possibilities are endless. For a nominal fee, copies of accessed files are available.
Meeting Room:
As part of its physical facility, Samuels Public Library now maintains several meeting rooms. These rooms have two main functions: to accommodate programs sponsored by the library and to serve as community meeting rooms. The library's role as a cultural and educational center makes it an ideal place for the interchange of ideas.
The meeting rooms are open to the general public by reservation, on a first come, first served basis. The room is free to non-profit organizations and a fee is charged to profit oriented individuals or organizations. The White meeting rooms are equipped with tables, chairs, podium, LCD Projector and white marker boards. The conference rooms are equiped with a large table & chairs which will seat 8 and a white marker board. The computer room is equipped with 12 computers, LCD projector and white marker boards. To reserve any of these meeting rooms click the "Reserve a Meeting Room" button under Quick Links. There are 2 study rooms available for quiet study, which are on a first come first serve basis.
Reference Services:
Reference assistance is usually available to aid patrons with the online public access catalog, Internet, microfilm reader and photocopier (copies are available at $.20 per page for black & white, or $.50 for color). Patrons may phone for reference help with spelling and word definitions and other ready reference questions.
The reference staff will also aid patrons in choosing reading material, and keep patrons advised of the latest best sellers. Reference will also provide a proctoring service for anyone needing to take an exam. You may also forward your questions to Miss Information at: reference@samuelslibrary.net.
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Our Collection:
Samuels Public Library constantly strives to provide a gateway to learning for both adults and children. Our Collection plays a critical role in this endeavor.
Your library has a wide variety of circulating and reference materials, with more than 80,000 titles. The library has adult, young adult and juvenile collections. Within these classifications you will find fiction, non-fiction, paperbacks, biographies, large print books, books-on-tape, books on CD and music CD's, all of which may be borrowed for two weeks. Our video collection includes feature films, documentaries and children's videos. Videos and DVDs may be borrowed for two weeks,but cannot be renewed. Magazines for young adults and juveniles are allowed to circulate after one month of in-house use.
In addition to the materials which circulate, we also provide a wide range of non-circulating materials. The library maintains a large collection of magazine and newspaper subscriptions, including archival files for the Northern Virginia Daily and the Warren Sentinel. Our Virginia Collection features volumes dealing with local and state history. If we don't have what you're looking for, let us know and we'll see if we can get it!
Non-Circulating Materials
Samuels Public Library has a variety of non-circulating materials. An outstanding Reference Collection is available for research needs including encyclopedias, auto repair manuals, health reference books and more! Our Virginia Collection is a unique collection of old books that are available to help genealogists and local history buffs. We also house an extensive selection of periodicals and newspapers. All non-circulating and reference materials are available for in-library use to anyone.
Interlibrary Loans
Materials not available at the Library may be requested through an interlibrary loan (ILL). This service is available to registered patrons in good standing, and requires a small amount of lead time and a nominal fee.
Tax Forms
During Tax season, the library has federal and state tax forms as they become available. Click here for online access to FEDERAL and STATE tax forms.