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  Welcome to the Northwest Regional Library (NWRL), a regional system of seven public libraries and one satellite with 24/7 access via a Web Catalog.
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  NWRL offers the following services for all age groups:
Materials

  • Books: Hard cover, paperback, large print,
  • Audio Books on cassette and CD
  • Newspapers and Magazines: Hard copy and electronic access
  • DVDs            
  • Videos                    
  • Reference Materials

    All material may be accessed by browsing the collection when you visit the library or through the electronic catalogs offered through    this website.
Electronic Services

  • Access to the NWRL Catalog 24/7 as well as other library collections throughout Minnesota.
  • Public Access Computers are available in all NWRL Branch Libraries.
  • Wireless access is also available in all NWRL Branch Libraries.

Programs
        NWRL offers programs for all ages, from preschoolers to Seniors, to enhance the pure enjoyment of library services.

  • Story Time Kits
  • Mothers Reading Every Day
  • FRED
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Hot Reads for Cold Nights -- our  Adult Winter Reading Program
  • Book Clubs
  • Special Exhibits
  • And much More! 

 ACCESS IS EVERYTHING
Access to all libraries in NWRL; access to any public library in Minnesota that is a member of a regional library system, access to library services through library buildings and the Web, access to a statewide network of  reference services…  “Access is Everything” in this fast paced world of ours but we’re still humans who enjoy reading as part of our human experience.  With that, please enjoy all NWRL has to offer you and then some, in these web pages.

  • Branch Libraries -  give you direct access to each branch library in NWRL.
  • Library Catalogs - NWRL Catalog; Catalogs of other Minnesota Libraries; Electronic Databases with journal articles and newspapers.
  • Reference Source  Recommended Websites on practically every topic.
  • Kid’s Pages   - Website designed for kid’s use at home and school (e.g. homework).  
  • Teen -Websites for middle school and high school students. 
  •  Minnesota - Everything one wants to know about living and playing in this great state.
  • Government Info - Serious items one needs to access.
  • Using the Library - From what’s on the Best Seller List to branch libraries with Book Clubs.     

……NWRL Libraries belong to You.  Please enjoy!
 
Materials may be borrowed for the following
 
loan periods:

  • 3 week loan  Books ~ Books on cassette/CD ~ Music on CD/cassettes ~ Family & Daycare Story time kits ~ Magazines
  • 1 week loan     
        DVDs ~ Videos
  •  Loan periods for materials borrowed from other libraries are set by the owning library.   Sorry- no renewals! 

 

  • WHEN MATERIALS ARE OVERDUE

You will be reminded by either an e-mail message or letter when materials are overdue.  When materials are 21 days overdue, you will be charged a late fee of $2.00 per item.  These fees are designed to encourage you to return material on time so they’re available for others to borrow.
 
 

  • LOST OR DAMAGED MATERIAL
  • You will be billed the replacement cost and a $3.00 processing fee for each item you’ve lost or damaged.  Ouch! Thus, it’s a good idea to keep track of the material you borrowed.  Don’t drop them in the bathtub or let your dog to chew them for lunch.   Don’t lose them either!
  •      Good News: you will be refunded the replacement cost if you find the ‘lost’ material and return it to the library within a year.
  •      Not so good news:  It’s a petty misdemeanor in Minnesota to keep library material longer then 60 days after a written notice was mailed (MN Statute #609.541).