Services

The library provides: 

1. Inter-library Loan (SILO)
2. Open Access
3. Photocopy machine (Black & White)
4. Public Computers
5. Internet & Wireless Hot Spot
6. Color and B/W Printers
7. Fax Machine
8. Reference materials
9. Preschool Story Hour
10. Children’s Programming
11. Movies: DVD's
12. Large Print Materials
13. Large Print Materials (Through The Traveling Library)
14. https://www.peopleslawiowa.org/index.php
15. Children's AWE Learning Stations
16. Tripoli Public Library Mometrix: https://portal.mometrixelibrary.com/?__acct=17326
17. Locking Heritage Display Case for patrons to display their own private collection
18. BRIDGES (E books, Magazines, and Audio books)
19. Library Cards:

All ages may apply for a library card. Children under the age of 14 must also have a parent or guardian sign the application.

Requirements:

• current name
• current address (confirmed with 2 recent pieces of mail)
• phone number
• photo ID (adults)

If you already have a library card, make sure it is up to date (not expired) and the account is free of fines and overdue materials. Once a fine has reached $3.00 or higher check outs may be limited until that fine has been paid.  

Library Cards expire every 3 years.  

Please read the following document before applying for your library card at the Circulation Desk:

*Computer Internet Policy

22. Cakepans Available For Checkout

These are just a few of the services we provide to our patrons.