Patron Information

The Ogema Public Library serves all residents of Ogema and surrounding townships with a valid library card.

Parking: The library has a large parking lot and has space for handicapped parking.

Copier: A self-service photocopier is available for public use for low-volume copying at a nominal fee.

Fax Machine: Library staff can send and receive faxes for patrons. The fee is $2.50 for the first page sent to each phone number and 50 cents for each additional page sent. Received pages are also 50 cents each.

Computers: Several computers are available for public use of the Internet and word processing. Computer use is limited to 1 hour per session to maximize walk-in access to the computers. All patrons using the computers must agree to abide by the library's computer rules:

No downloading of games or other software onto the hard drive.
No private files may be stored on library computers and any temporary files created shall be deleted by the user at the end of each session.
Parental supervision is required for children under 8 to use the computers.
Users accessing visual material which may be offensive to other patrons or staff may be asked by staff to terminate the material on the screen. If a second request is necessary, the user may be told to terminate the Internet session.
Tampering with library hardware or software and/or engaging in illegal or fraudulent activities via the computer may result in suspension or termination of the patron's computer privileges and/or referral to law enforcement.
Computers are to be shut down five minutes before closing.

Computer Printer: A computer printer is available for public use at a charge of 10 cents per page for black/white and 25 cents per page for color.

Gift Policy: The Ogema Public Library is pleased to receive gifts and/or memorial donations from patrons. Acceptance of gifts of books and other library materials will be determined by the library director based on suitability to the library's purposes and needs. Use or disposal of all gift materials will be determined by the director. Gift value will not be appraised for income tax purposes.

Volunteer Opportunities: Our volunteers keep us running and have lots of contact with readers of all ages. They read to children or help at story times and carry out basic clerical duties. Ask the librarian for more information if you would like to volunteer your time.

Interlibrary Loan: Due to limited financial resources it's impossible to own everything our patrons need. However, Interlibrary Loan helps us supplement our collection by borrowing materials from other libraries. As a member of the Indianhead Federated Library System we can get most items for you.

Library Books-By-Mail: The Price County Library Service loans paperbacks by mail to people who have difficulty getting to a library. Be sure to ask for a catalog if you know someone who could use this free service.