Kyogle Library

Housebound Service

Kyogle library offers a housebound delivery service for those who can no longer visit the library. The service is volunteer-delivered on a fortnightly basis and is available to residents living in the Kyogle town area who may be aged, ill, infirmed or just less mobile. The service can also be accessed on a permanent or temporary basis. Kyogle library especially caters to the needs of senior clients through access to extensive large print and talking book (books on cassette tape) collections. Contact Kyogle library staff for further information ph 6632 1134.

Internet Access

Kyogle library has three, free public access Internet terminals and one PC for word processing. All computers have access to black and white laser and colour printing. Internet access is open to library members and visitors for free. However, users under 14 years of age must have a completed parents/guardian’s permission slip from the library before access is allowed.  Printing costs are: b&w A4 20c/page, A3 40c/page and Colour A4 $1.00/page, Colour A3 $2.00 /page.

If you wish to store your search results you can use your own portable USB Storage device or send to your email account.

Wireless Internet is also available – this is a free service available during opening hours, please ask staff for further details.

THIS POLICY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Photocopying and Fax Service

A photocopy and fax service is available for public use at Kyogle library Monday through Saturday morning. Staff assistance is available if required.

Costs: Photocopying – 20c/A4 b/w and 50c/A3 b/w

Faxing (to send and receive) – $3.00 for the cover or first sheet, then $1.00 for each sheet after.

Newspapers

Kyogle library subscribes to the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper. The daily paper is available for perusal in-library. Kyogle library also archives the paper for six (6) months. These newspaper archives can be accessed on request.

Public Toilets

Kyogle library provides its clients with beautifully clean and well maintained public toilets. The library’s public toilet facilities include a mother’s room and an MLAK disability access toilet. These toilets can be accessed during library opening times. The MLAK disability access toilet is additionally available to MLAK key holders as required. The toilets are located outside and at the rear of the library building via a one-level, well-lit, paved and covered pathway under the library’s open verandahs.

Mobile library service

The mobile library services the Kyogle Council and Richmond Valley Council areas.

It currently makes 19 regular stops on its fortnightly schedule which include the following;

• Bonalbo – outside the Bonalbo Community Hall.
• Old Bonalbo – at the Old Bonalbo Preschool.
• Cawongla – outside the General Store.
• Rainbow Ridge – at the Rainbow Ridge Steiner School
• Manifold Public School
• Stratheden Public School
• Doubtful Creek Public School
• Mummulgum Public School
• Mallanganee Public School
• Tabulam – outside Tabulam CWA Rooms
• Woodenbong – outside the Woodenbong Community Hall
• Rukenvale – Rukenvale Primary School

For details about the mobile library service, mobile member assistance or the mobile’s fortnightly schedule call into Kyogle library at Stratheden Street or phone 02 6632 1134.

Borrowing

On becoming a library member you will be issued with one free borrower’s card which must be presented with each transaction. “No card, no book!” Each client may borrow up to 15 items. Total items per card is 15. The loan period is 21 days. Items can be returned to Kyogle library after-hours through a book chute located near the front entrance.

Renewals

If you wish to extend the loan period, either bring the item(s) into Kyogle library or telephone us on 02 6632 1134. You can assist staff by having your card(s) ready so you can quote your membership number(s) to staff for fast service. Also, the library’s phone number is on the reverse of your membership card for your convenience. Items may renewed providing they are not overdue or on reserve. Only ONE extension of 21 days is possible.

Overdue fines

Overdue items incur overdue charges. To save yourself overdue fines, check-on your loans at the library or check the date due stamps in items so you know when your library items are due for return. It is the client’s responsibility to extend or return items as necessary. Remember, you can save a trip to town and overdue fines by phoning Kyogle library to check when items are due or for renewals.

To avoid being fined it is worth returning your books on time!