Services

Library Technology & Meeting Room Services

The library offers four public computers with internet access, all connected to a color printer. Computer use is free. However, patrons under age 17 must have a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian.

Free Wi-Fi is also available during library hours and can be accessed both inside and outside the building using your personal wireless devices.

A private meeting room is available for patrons to reserve at no cost. Tables and chairs are provided. The room can be used during regular library hours. Please call ahead to make a reservation.

Photocopies & Computer Printing:

• Letter size $0.25 per page
• Legal/Ledger $0.30 per page
• Color Prints: $1.00 per page
• Black & White Photos: $ .75 each

Fax Services:

• Sending: $1.00 per page
• Receiving: $2.00 per page

Other Fees:

• Replacement Library Card: $5.00
• Out-of-State Library Card: $10.00 (valid for 3 months)
• Book Covering: $4.00

Patrons are responsible fo replacing any damaged items at their own expense.

A $5.00 processing free will be charged for lost items, in addition to the cost of 

replacement. 

(Items overdue for more than 30 days are considered lost.)

Library Card
A new library card will only be issued when a patron provides valid identification,

such as a driver's license or proof of current mailing address.

Library cards will not be issued to patrons with an outstanding balance. 

CIRCULATION OF MATERIALS

Registration

In order to check out materials from the babbitt Public Library, you must have a valid library card that is registered in the Arrowhead Library System. A library card is free to any resident of the Arrowhead Library System region. A temporary card is issued to anyone outside of this region or to anyone without a permanent address.

If you are a MN resident and live outside of the Arrowhead Library System, you may check out materials by presenting your current library card from your home library as well as acceptable identification. 

To obtain a library card, apply in person at the Babbitt Library. You must show a photo ID and proof of current address. If you are under 16, you must come with a parent or guardian who can show a photo ID. Library cards expire after three years and can be renewed at no charge. 

If you lose your card, notify the library as soon as possible. You are responsible for anything checked out on your card. If you have forgotten your library card, you can still check out materials if you present a photo ID.

Loan Periods

Books, audio books, and DVD non-fiction may be checked out for three weeks and may be renewed for another three weeks if no one has placed a hold on the item. DVD movies may be checked out for seven days. These items can also be renewed for their original check out period if no one has placed a hold. The library reserves the right to place additional limits on certain types of material. For current information about the types of materials available for check out and their loan periods, ask a library staff member.

Interlibrary Loans

Interlibrary loan periods are determined by the lending library and are fined if overdue 

according to the lending library's policy. All ILL items need to be picked up, checked out and returned to the Circulation desk. 

Holds

You may place a hold on an item in person, over the phone or through the library's online catalog. In accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, people who 

reside at the same address may pick up one another's hold. You must show identification 

with your current address, and you must have your own or the other person's library card in your possession. If you do not want your holds released to anyone else in your household, 

you must notify the library, and your request will be honored.

If the item you want is not owned by the Babbitt Public Library, you may request it through

interlibrary loan. 

Free Home Delivery Service Available

The Babbitt Public Library offers free delivery to residents within city limits who are homebound due to a temporary or permanent illness, disability, or other circumstances that prevent them from visiting the library.

You may request books, audiobooks, and other library materials.

If you don’t yet have a library card, we can bring an application to you—just be ready to show a valid ID.

For more information, contact:
Babbitt Public Library
📞 (218) 827-3345