A. BOOK AND AUDIOVISUAL DROP BOXES
Items, except art prints, can be returned in the drop boxes when the library is closed. An audiouvisual drop for videos, cassettes, CDs and DVDs is located to the right of the Jackson Street entrance. A book drop for books, magazines and kits is located to the left of the Jackson Street entrance. [top]
B. COPY MACHINES
There is one photocopier for public use in the library. Copies are 10 cents per page for 8 1/2 x 11, 8 1/2 x 14 and 11 x 17 sized paper. The copy machine is located right inside the door at the Jackson Street entrance. [top]
C. DISPLAY CASES
The display cases in the library's foyer and children's room are available for display of materials or artifacts from the library collections or objects owned by members of the community. Applications from the public for using the display cases must be submitted in advance to Arlene Dettbrenner in the Adult Department or Brenda Savage in the Children's Room. Items on display must be of high quality as well as socially and culturally suitable. [top]
D. FAX MACHINE
The library has a fax machine for public use. It is located in the office area so staff must send documents for you. All in-coming faxes are $1.00 per page. Outgoing faxes going to locations within the United States are $1.00 per page. Faxes going outside the United States are $5.00 per page. [top]
E. GENEALOGY INFORMATION
F. HOMEBOUND DELIVERY SERVICE
Staff members provide delivery service for homebound residents or residents of health care facilities who lack transportation or who are temporarily or permanently confined due to illness or disability.
All library materials, except videos, can be delivered through this service. Delivery is every two weeks. You may request titles or they can be selected for you.
For additional information contact Rose at the library. [top]
G. INTERLIBRARY LOAN
With the Bremen Public Library's interlibrary loan service you can access materials from other libraries throughout Indiana and the rest of the country. The requested items can be delivered or faxed here and you can check them out as you would any other title in our collection. You must hold a valid Bremen Public Library card in order to take advantage of this service.
Interlibrary loan is a primary service that supports the mission of the library by providing enhanced access to library materials and information. The purpose of interlibrary loan is to obtain materials not available in the library and to provide materials from our collection to other libraries.
Items in frequent or recurring demand will be considered for purchase. [top]
H. LISTENING CENTERS
The adult and children's departments both have a listening center available for patrons. The center has comfortable seating and cassette and CD players for public use. Headphones are also available. [top]
I. LITERACY CLASSES
The Bremen Public Library with the help of the Marshall County Adult Basic Education program offers literacy classes to patrons of our community. Classes are offered in reading, writing and English for speakers of other languages.
The volunteer tutor program provides one-on-one tutoring for non-reading adults (18 or older) or for those who need help in reading skills.
There are always more students than tutors so if you are interested in becoming a tutor contact Rose at the library. Students need to fill out a form at the library before tutors are assigned. [top]
J. MEETING ROOMS
K. MICROFILM READER/PRINTER
The library has available for use a microfilm reader/printer. This is used mainly to look at the Bremen Enquirer, our local newspaper. The Bremen Enquirer is used for research, genealogy and just for fun. Copies can be made for 25 cents a page. [top]
L. RENEW BOOKS BY PHONE
Please use the link above for an easily printable guide to phone renewal! [top]
M. ASK A REFERENCE QUESTION
Try the Inspire Database. If you have further questions, contact the library staff.
N. TOURS OF THE LIBRARY
O. TYPEWRITER
The library has a typewriter available for the public. Please ask at the adult circulation desk for information. [top]