LIBRARY HOURS

MON: 10 - 6

TUE: 2 - 8

WED: 10 - 6

THU: 2 - 8

FRI: 10 - 6

SAT & SUN: CLOSED

CONTACTING THE LIBRARY

TELEPHONE: (508) 533-3217

DIRECTOR: mwydir@minlib.net

FAX: (508) 533-3219

WEB ADDRESS: http://medwaylib.org

LIBRARY CARDS

You may obtain a library card good at all libraries in the Minuteman Library Network by showing identification with your name and current address. Children must be at least five years old. Lost cards may be replaced for $1.00. Please report lost cards immediately.

THE LIBRARY COLLECTION

• For Readers: Fiction, Mystery, SciFi, Paperbacks, Large Print, Biography.
• For Researchers: Literature, Business Reference, Health, Computers & more.
• For Kids: Picture Books, Readers, Stories, Crafts, Animals, Reference books.
• Media: Books on tape and CDs, Videos, DVDs, Music CDs & Cassettes.
• If you don't see it, Request it! We will buy it or borrow it from another library.

LOANS & RENEWALS

• Two week loans: books, magazines, and all sound recordings.
• Seven day loans: Videos DVDs.
• Two renewals for all items, unless previously on-hold.
• Presentation of a card is required to borrow any item. Other forms of identification will not be accepted.
• Renewals: in person, telephone, or on-line (with pin #).

CHARGES & FEES

• $ .10 a day for all overdue items except the following:
• $5.00 a day for all overdue Museum Passes. $10.00 replacement charge for a lost pass.
• $1.00 a day for overdue videos & equipment.
• $1.00 processing fee will be added to the charge for lost materials.
• $ .10 per page for Laser Printer.
• $ .10 per copy for Photo Copier.

REQUESTS

You may request items that are out or not owned by us. We will call you when they come in. Please pick them up within two days. It saves time at pick-up to bring the card of the person who requested the book.

YOUR HOME COMPUTER - LIBRARY CONNECTION.

• You may now browse the Minuteman Catalog On-Line from the Medway Library Homepage, clicking on Catalog. And from Account Info and entering a 4 digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) you can: check your account, renew and order new items. For more information please ask at the main circulation desk. The library's website offers lots of electronic resources for you to explore.
• Let us E-mail reserve and overdue notices to you. If you read mail daily, give us your E-mail address to save time and trees.

INFORMATION SERVICES

The Library has a solid foundation of reference books supplemented by a wide array of internet resources. Ask any librarian to assist you with in-depth information needs.

PUBLIC COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS

We offer over a dozen public access computers that provide the following:

• Word Processing. Microsoft Word. (Disks must be purchased at the main circulation desk for $1.00)
• Catalog access terminals that include access to Full-text Periodical articles from hundreds of magazines using IAC SearchBank.
• Internet access at a half dozen stations. Each can point you to our "Useful Internet Resources" directory compiled by Minuteman reference librarians, as well as general internet search tools such as Google and InfoTrac.
• Reference CD-ROMS or on-line services such as Mass. General Laws.

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Story hours are conducted in the fall, spring and summer. Film series are regularly run as well. The Summer Reading Program attracts hundreds of kids each year. See the library calendar or check the Library's Website Events for these programs as well as special workshops and events.

MEDWAY LIBRARY OUTREACH

This free program serves homebound Medway residents of retirement or nursing facilities, as well as individual Medway residents of all ages. An Outreach librarian delivers books as well as any normally circulating library items. Monthly or weekly delivery schedules will be arranged for participants. Call the library: 508-533-3217.

MUSEUM PASSES

The library offers several passes to area museums, providing patrons a reduced rate or free admission. Most of the passes are purchased by the Friends of the Library, and are free of charge. You may reserve passes in advance by phone, but you must return them on the day used, unless otherwised instructed. Your MLN library card will be needed to reserve and pick up passes. A "Guide to Museum Passes" is available at the front desk for more information, and on-line from the library homepage: http://medwaylib.org/PassList.htm.

The Minuteman catalog of 42 Metrowest libraries allows you to quickly obtain over one million unique titles on Inter-Library Loan. We can also obtain items nationwide through the Metro-West Regional Library System. Please request this service when you do not find a desired title in our library. Your library card gives you full borrowing privilege at these libraries. Please call to verify library hours and to make sure your book is actually on the shelf.

Acton Memorial Library (978) 264-9642

Arlington, Robbins Library (781) 316-3200

Ashland Public Library (508) 881-0134

Bedford Free Public Library (781) 275-9440

Belmont Public Library (617) 489-2000

Brookline Public Library (617) 730-2375

Cambridge Public Library (617) 349-4040

Concord Public Library (978) 318-3300

Dean Junior College (508) 541-1771

Dedham Public Library (781) 326-0583

Dover (508) 785-8113

Framingham Public Library (508) 879-3570

Framingham State College (No walk-in borrowers) (508) 626-4651

Franklin Public Library (508) 520-4940

Holliston Public Library (508) 429-0617

Lasell College (617) 243-2244

Lexington Public Library (781) 862-6288

Lincoln Public Library (781) 259-8465

Mass Bay Community College (781) 239-3621

Maynard Public Library (978) 897-1010

Medfield, Memorial Public Library (508) 359-4544

Medford Public Library (781) 395-7950

Medway Public Library (508) 533-3217

Millis Public Library (508) 376-8282

Mount Ida Jr. College (617) 928-4552

Natick, Morse Institute Library (508) 647-6520

Needham Public Library (781) 455-7559

Newbury College Library (617) 730-7070

Newton Public Library (617) 552-7145

Norwood, Morrill Memorial Library (781) 769-0200

Somerville Public Library (617) 623-5000

Stow, Randall Library (978) 897-8572

Sudbury, Goodnow Library (978) 443-1035

Waltham Public Library (781) 314-3425

Watertown Public Library (617) 972-6431

Wayland Public Library (508) 358-2311

Wellesley Free Library (781) 235-1610

Weston Public Library (781) 893-3312

Westwood Public Library (781) 326-7562

Winchester Public Library (781) 721-7171

Woburn Public Library (781) 933-0148

June 10, 2004