Baldwin Public Library

400 Cedar Street * P.O. Box 475 * Baldwin,  WI 54002-0475

Phone: (715) 684-3813 ** Fax: (715) 684-5115

Email: baldwinlibrary@ifls.lib.wi.us

www.BaldwinLibrary.org

There's something for everyone at the Baldwin Public Library!

Whether you're looking to relax or learn something new, the Baldwin Public Library offers you a wide variety of choices: books, magazines, newspapers, videos (DVD and VHS), compact discs, music cassettes, books on cassette and CD, foreign language materials, large print books, and computer software.

Hours and Location

Getting a Library Card

General Policies

Being a Responsible Borrower

Equipment and Services

HOURS:

The Library is closed on the following days:

• New Year's Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• July 4th Holiday
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve Day
• Christmas Day

LOCATION:

The Library is located in the Baldwin Municipal Building at 400 Cedar Street, two blocks east of Highway 63 and approximately 1.5 miles north of I-94. 

Click below for a map and driving directions via Mapquest (opens in a new window).

Map of 400 Cedar St
Baldwin, WI 54002-4927, US

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GETTING A LIBRARY CARD:

Library cards are free to Wisconsin residents who present a valid ID with proof of current residential address.  Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• Driver's License showing current address
• Imprinted checks
• Bank statement
• Rental agreement
• Utility, telephone, or water bill

All cards are renewed each year.  There is no fee for renewal.  A $1.00 replacement fee will be charged to replace lost or destroyed cards.

Children may receive a library card when they are six years old or in kindergarten, whichever comes first.

Students under 16 years old will need a parent or guardian to sign a statement of responsibility.

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GENERAL POLICIES:

Loan Periods:

Videos, DVDs, computer software and magazines: 1 week

Books, audiobooks, music CDs and cassettes, and equipment:  3 weeks

Fines:

DVDs, videos, and computer software: $1.00 per day per item.

All other materials: 10 cents per day per item.

Equipment: depends on item.

Fines being accumulating on the day following the due date.  To prevent fines, materials should be returned to the library by closing time on the date they are due.  Patrons with fines in excess of $10.00 will have a block placed on their account until the fines have been paid.

Renewals:

Items may be renewed twice in sequence unless the item is on hold for another patron.  Items may be renewed several ways:

• In person at the library.  Please have your library card available.
• By calling the library at (715) 684-3813.  Please have your library card and the title(s) of the item(s) readily available.  If calling after business hours, choose extension 113 and leave your name, phone number, your entire 13- or 14-digit library card number and title(s) to be renewed.
• By emailing us at baldwinlibrary@ifls.lib.wi.us, and providing the above-listed information.
• Online at the MORE website.  Click on "My Account" and follow the on-screen instructions.  The system will not allow you to renew an item that is overdue; please contact the library directly to renew overdue items.
• By calling the automated renewal line at 1-866-MY-RENEW.

Reserves/Holds:

An item that is not available may be placed on reserve and we will notify you when it arrives at the library.  Also, items that are available at other MORE libraries may be sent to another MORE library to be picked up.  Items can be placed on hold through the MORE website online catalog, by telephone, email, or in person.

Lost or Damaged Materials:

You will be charged for the replacement costs of any lost or damaged items.

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BEING A RESPONSIBLE BORROWER:

• Patrons must present their library cards to check out materials.

• Patrons are responsible for all items checked out on their card.

• Parents or guardians are responsible for monitoring their children's access to all library resources.

• To avoid fines for overdue materials, items must be returned on or before the day they are due.  This includes items returned in the outside book drop.

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EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES:

The following equipment is available to use while in the library:

• Photocopier

• Typewriter

• Microfilm reader/printer

• VCR

• Computers for Internet research and word processing with laser printers (10 cents per copy)

The following equipment is available for loan (check with the library for specific availability):

• Slide projector

• Projector screen

• 8mm movie projector

• Digital camera

• Portable energy meter

• Cassette player/recorder

• LCD (Power Point) projector

• LeapPad

You can also take advantage of the following services:

• Online material renewal at www.more.lib.wi.us or by phone at 1-866-MY-RENEW

• After-hours book drop

• Interlibrary loan throughout Wisconsin

• Tax forms

• Send and receive faxes

• Census records on microfilm

• Local newspapers in print and on microfilm

• Meeting room for small groups

• Comfortable magazine and newspaper reading area

• Quiet study room

• Large-key keyboard, text-magnifying screen and Audio Reader, and magic touch screen to help those with limited manual and visual ability to use computers

• Accessible building, parking, and computer station

• Large magnifying glass on stand with lamp

• Research assistance from the Reference Librarian (by appointment; click here to email for more information.)

• Many large print books

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