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A. LIBRARY CARDS
B. LIBRARY MATERIALS
C. PROGRAMS/EVENTS
D. OTHER SERVICES
E. REGIONAL SERVICES
F. BRANCH SERVICES
A. LIBRARY CARDS
1)Getting a Library Card
Patrons must visit the Cross County Library to obtain a card. Ask a staff member at the circulation desk for a library card application. Patrons must reside in Cross County to obtain a library card. Patrons outside Cross County can either join the Gateway Card Program (if available in you home library) or pay a $25 out-of-county fee. Library card are free to first-time library users.
Patrons can check out three (3) items the first time. Lost cards have a $2.00 replacement fee. New library cards and replacement cards are to be picked up at the library. New library card users must be present to sign the reigstration card.
Children under the age of fourteen (14) are required to have a parent/guardian's signature to obtain a card.
B. LIBRARY MATERIALS
1) Printed Items
The Library has over 44,000 print items available for checkout which consists of books, magazines and journals. Only back issues of magazine and journals can be checked out. All magazines have a yellow circle on the front. There must be an "X" in the circle before the magazine can be checked out. All items are checked out for two weeks. Items may be renewed for an additional two weeks by phoning in the request or in person unless there is a waiting lists. Patrons are limited to twenty (20) items total.
There are no late feels for overdue items. We ask that patrons return library materials by the due date stamped on the item unless renewed. However, patrons with excessive overdues (two or more) that are more than one month overdue, will not be allowed to check out until the items are returned. The cost of an item will be charged for lost or damaged materials.
2) Audio/Visual Items
The Library has over 2,000 videos/dvd's available for check out. Videos and DVD's are limited to four (4) items per household.
The Library has over 2,000 circulating audio books. The Library additionally offers electronic books for kids that are available from home. Tumblebooks is an interactive read aloud website for the whole family to enjoy! Both of these services are available within the Library as well.
C. PROGRAMS/EVENTS
The Library offers programs for all ages. For a current list of our programs and events, please visit our events page.
1) Adults
Adult programs can vary in topic. The Library seeks to provide a range of programs and events to include our society's many cultures and influences. For example, programs can consist of an antique car show to a food garnishing class. We are always open to new ideas and thoughts. Please do not hesitate to share yours!
2) Teens
The Library offers a First Thursday Teen Night @ 6:00 p.m. for kids ages 13 and up. These nights can include game nights, movie nights, craft nights and so much more! We hope you'll join us! The Library also has a webpage just for Teens! Take a look today!
3) Kids
The Library offers a Storytime Program for kids ages 2-5 every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. These are interactive reading sessions that sometimes include making crafts! They usually last 15-20 minutes. So bring your little ones today!
The Library also offers a monthly Monday Night Family Program. Past events have been a Family Movie Night, a Slime Night, and a Family Game Night. We also have a webpage just for kids with cool internet resources and fun databases!
D. OTHER SERVICES
1) Computers
The Library has seven (7) adult public access computers that are connected to the internet. These computers are only available for patrons ages 12 and up. We have six (6) children's computers for patrons ages 11 and under. These are also connected to he Internet but are highly filtered. The Library also offers a Microsoft Office Workstation that is located in the Library stacks. This computer is NOT connected to the internet but has the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, installed. Please feel free to ask a staff member about this special service.
2) Interlibrary Loans
The Library has an interlibrary loans policy. If you are searching for a book that we do not have, the Library may be able to borrow the book from another Arkansas Library. The Library usually does not Interlibrary Loan fiction books. Please see Other Services #3 for book requests. Please ask a staff member about this service.
3) Book Requests
The Library offers patrons the opportunity to requests books. Requesting a book does not automatically indicate the Library will purchase the book. However, we will carefully consider the title. To request a book, click here, or visit the Library and ask a staff member.
E. REGIONAL SERVICES
Since 1982, the Cross and Woodruff County Libraries have joined together to form the East Central Arkansas Regional Library.
Purpose
~The object if this library system is to meet the educational, information, and recreational needs of the people of Cross and Woodruff Counties .
~To coordinate with the educational work being performed by other agencies.
~To act as a cental distributing agency through whicn region-wide library service may be cleared.
~To encourage legislature and public support of region-wide library service.
F. BRANCH SERVICES
Cross County Library has two Library Branches;
1) Cherry Valley ~This branch is located in the Cherry Valley City Hall (166 Hwy 1 b; phone number: 870.588.3323). New Hours: The Library representative will be available Tuesday's, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. An addition, this branch offers a public access internet computer and a collection of library materials. If you would like to have a Wynne Library book brought to the Cherry Valley location, please click here.
2) Hickory Ridge ~ This branch is located in the Hickory Ridge City Hall (135 S Front St; phone number: 870.697.2201). New Hours: The Library representative will be available Thursday's, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. An addition, this branch offers a public access internet computer and a collection of library materials. If you would like to have a Wynne Library book brought to the Hickory Ridge location, please click here.
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