Interlibrary
Loan
Our
libraries use SWIFT (StateWide Interlibrary Loan Fast Track) to
bring books we do not own to library users. With over 100 Colorado
libraries participating in SWIFT, our libraries can usually obtain
the requested material within one week. Ask us about placing requests
from home or the office - or anywhere Internet access is available.
Website
- We bring the library to you
With
our website and online library catalog it's easy to keep abreast
of current library events, as well as search the Elizabeth, Kiowa,
Simla and Elbert School Branch library collections from the comfort
of home.
Homebound
Delivery
This
is a free service for residents in the Elbert County Library District
who are temporarily or permanently confined to their home because
of illness, age or physical disability.
If
you, a family member, or neighbor can use this service call your
local Branch in Elizabeth,
Kiowa, Simla
or Elbert and we'll find out what
you like to read and sign you up. Materials will be delivered to
your home by library staff on a schedule that fits your needs. We
want to bring our collection to you.
Public
Use Computers
High-speed
Internet access is available at all Branches. You may also use our
computers to access educational games, research databases and word
processing and spreadsheet software. Public use computers are available
on a first-come fist-served basis by stopping by any Branch Library.You
will need to present your library card to use a computer. The computers
are game free from 1 - 5 pm Monday - Friday in the Elizabeth and
Simla libraries. The no game times on Saturday are 9 - 11 am
in Elizabeth and 10
am - noon in
Simla. If you are a computer novice or need help with the Internet,
our knowledgeable staff will assist you with your search.
Wi-Fi
Internet Access
Wireless
Internet access for patrons using a personal laptop computer equipped
with a wireless network connection is available at the Elizabeth,
Kiowa and Simla Branch Libraries. For more details download the
District Wireless
Internet Access Policy and the Electronic
Resources and Internet Use Policy.
Circulation
Information
Items
may be checked out by anyone with a valid library card. Books are
loaned for three week period. Videos, DVDs, music CDs, magazines
and puppets are loaned for a period of one week. An item may be
renewed up to three times either in person, by telephone or online
if nobody is on the hold list for it. Overdue notices will be sent
out by mail to patrons when an item is seven days overdue. Fines
accumulate until the material is returned. Fine rates: 21 day items
- 5 cents per day, 7 day items - 10 cents per day, Interlibrary
loan material - 10 cents per day.
Library
Card Application
Download
and fill out a library
card application here. Turn it in at your local library branch.
Tours
and Orientations
Library tours
and orientations are available for special groups on an appointment
basis. Call the Library Branch to make an appointment.
Group
Storytimes
Special storytimes
are provided upon request for daycares and other community groups.
Call the Library Branch for more information.
GED
The
Elizabeth and Simla Branches offer GED tutoring. Ask any librarian
in the libraries or call 303-646-3416 or 719-541-2573 for more information
and to schedule an appointment
Courier
Service
The
Library District contracts with a Courier Servce; therefore you
may return items to any Branch Library regardless of where you checked
them out.You may also bring in items to be returned to any other
Colorado library.
