FAQ

My kids are in Mendota schools. Why do I need to pay for a library card?

Graves-Hume Public Library is a taxing district, separate from the schools. Our district extends to the city limits. Everyone inside the district pays the Library through their Real Estate Taxes. Everyone outside of the district pays us through membership fees, if they choose.

Do you have rooms to rent for meetings?

Three small study rooms are on a first-come-first serve availability schedule. There are possible larger rooms to reserve, please contact the Library for availability. See Library Use Policy for specific details on our Meeting Room Policies.

Do you take credit/debit cards?

No. We accept cash or check.

I collect…. Would you be interested in putting them in the display case?

Most likely, yes. Please call Emily Kofoid at the Library to discuss our options.

Do you take items as donations?

Yes, we are happy to take your gently used hard cover and paperback books and DVDs. We sometimes add them to our collection, but often put them on our sale racks. Money collected stays with the Library to purchase items needed. We will not take donations of VHS tapes, older and outdated books, damaged items, magazines, and text books.

I am only going to be in Mendota for six months. Can I just pay for half of the membership fee?

Unfortunately no. The state law requires us to charge the same for every out of district membership.

I need help on the internet. Will you do it for me?

Library employees are willing and allowed to help you get to the site you are trying to access. If you need help printing, just ask. Employees are not allowed to use your personal information in any way, or to sit with you while you do work on the internet.

I have 10 years of National Geographic Magazines. Will you take them?

Unfortunately no. We keep one year only of past issues of the National Geographic Magazine.

Do you have a list of items that I've checkout out?

For legal reasons, we cannot automatically keep a list of items you have check out. But you can opt in this feature yourself. Staff cannot see this list, it is only for yourself. Remember what you read by selecting the 'Reading History' on your online account. This feature will allow you to view everything you checked out from that point on. No more paper lists! Ask us for help.