LeClaire Community Library Services

Your Library Card (View Circulation Policy*)
Library cards are provided free of charge to all LeClaire residents. Your library card provides library privileges locally and at most public libraries in Iowa, as well as access to special online resources, and more. To obtain a library card, please supply a photo ID and proof of address (mail, car or voting registration) at time of registration.

Interlibrary Loan (View Circulation Policy*)
If you’re looking for items that the LeClaire Library doesn’t own, materials from other libraries can be obtained at no charge through Interlibrary Loan. Reserves can be placed through RiverShare Online Reserves from any Internet access computer. Materials will be shipped at no cost to the LeClaire Community Library. You will be notified by email or phone when materials are ready for pick-up. If you need assistance in placing materials on reserve, you may submit requests to staff, either in-person or by phone/email.

Reciprocal Borrowing Privileges
Your LeClaire or Scott County library card provides library privileges at most Quad-City libraries as well as member libraries within the local RiverShare Library Consortium.

Reference Desk
Reference questions may be submitted by phone or email @ (563) 289-4242, option 4 or library@leclaireiowa.org.

“Talking Books” Program
Iowa Library Service for the Blind & Physically Disabled. Click here (include link to explanation of program here), or ask staff for details on this free program for eligible Iowa residents.

Programs and Events
We have a regular schedule of educational and cultural events for all ages. See our calendar for details.

Computers (View Wired and Wireless Internet Usage Policy*)
Public access computers and WIFI are available to library patrons and visitors. Individual instruction in basic computer usage (navigation, printing, searching) is available by appointment. The library also provides a variety of electronic resources (Ebsco Host) and access to downloadable Ebooks & Tumble Books for Kids. See Electronic Resources for a complete list with links.

Photocopiers and Fax Machine
Photocopies and Computer Printer copies are available @ .15 each. Fax "send" only @ $2.00 first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

Community/Meeting Room (View Meeting Room and Study Area Policy*)
The library provides a variety of public meeting areas to individuals and non-profit groups. The library welcomes the public to utilize the Community Meeting Room (suitable for larger groups), as well as informal meeting "areas" and private study rooms which can accommodate individuals and smaller groups. All meeting areas are available for reservation or on a first-come, first-serve basis. Advanced notice by reservation is recommended to insure availability. Any group wishing to meet at the library must agree to follow all library policies. See staff for details.

Iowa Library Services for the Blind and Physically Disabled
Recently the LeClaire Community Library became a proud participant in this important program sponsored by the Iowa Dept. of the Blind. The Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped provides books and other materials in alternative formats to Iowa residents who are unable to read standard print materials. Thousands of books are available in a variety of formats: Braille, large print, cassette and digital audio recordings, print/Braille, descriptive video, and electronic text mailed to your home. Registered readers may also download audio and Braille books and magazines online.

Eligibility
Library services are available at no cost to Iowans of any age who cannot read traditional print materials because of a visual disability, physical disability, or physically-based reading disability.

The LeClaire Community Library can provide promotional materials, preview/demonstration of devices and catalogs, as well as assist eligible patrons with the registration & certification process.

For program details, contact Library Director, Sue Mannix at the LeClaire Community Library (563) 289-4242 (option 4). Program details are also available online @ the Iowa Dept. for the Blind’s website @ http://www.blind.state.ia.us/library/