About the River Falls Public Library
140 Union Street, River Falls WI 54022 (715)
425-0905
M-Th 9am-8pm, F 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1-4pm (Closed
Jun-Aug)
Book Drops
The library has 2 bookdrop locations, a book & video drop on the
Union Street (north) side and a book/magazine only drop near the parking
lot entrance (north-east) side of the building.
Library
Cards
For Wisconsin residents, your library card is FREE!!! The charge for
non-residents (out-state) is $25. Cards are free for out-state UWRF
students.
You must have your library card to check-out library materials. If you do not have your library card, you can use a current photo ID to check-out one time. You may not check-out library materials without a library card or photo ID. There is a $2.00 replacement charge for lost or destroyed library cards.
Library cards are renewed annually. PLEASE DO NOT THROW AWAY YOUR CARD!!! We update them once a year. Children under 18 years of age must have a legal guardian's signature on their registration card.
| Material type | Check out time |
Can it be renewed? |
Fine per day |
| Books | 3 weeks | Yes, twice | $.10 |
| Audio tapes | 3 weeks | Yes, twice | $.10 |
| Puppet and book | 3 weeks | Yes, twice | $.10 |
| Software | 3 weeks | Yes, twice | $.10 |
| Compact disks | 3 weeks | Yes, twice | $.10 |
| Magazines | 1 week | Yes, twice | $.10 |
| Pamphlets | 1 week | Yes, twice | $.10 |
| Videos | 1 week | Yes, once | $1.00 |
| DVDs | 1 week | Yes, once | $1.00 |
| History Room Books | 1 week | Yes, twice | $.10 |
| Equipment | 2 days or 1 week | No | $1.00 |
Materials must be returned by closing time on the day they are due or a fine will be charged. There is a video drop on the Union (north) side of the building but please note that fines will accrue if materials are returned after closing.
No renewals on materials that have a hold or are on the reserve list!
$2.00 charge for slight damage.
100% replacement cost for materials that are lost or destroyed that are still in print and a $5.00 handling fee.
A minimum of $10.00 will be charged for materials that are out of print.
We've got connections! Materials not held by the River Falls Public Library or the other MORE libraries may be available from another library. Ask for a request form at the Circulation Desk.
The library does accept donations of materials that are clean and in good conditions. Donated items become the property of the River Falls Public Library. The library reserves the right to distribute, use, or dispose of donated materials.
The River Falls Public Library reserves the right to NOT accept donations for any reason.
The library does NOT accept old sets of encyclopedias, old magazines, Reader’s Digest condensed books, or textbooks.
Preschool Storytime, Baby Storytime and Toddler Lapsit programs are offered September – May with a four week session in the summer. Pre-registration is required.
A Summer Reading program is held June – July for pre-school to Grade 5 children. Information about the program is listed in the Parks & Recreation Department summer bulletin. Flyers regarding the program are sent home from school in May.
Other programs are held at different times throughout the year. Information will be posted in the library and in the Library Notes column in the River Falls Journal.
All programs are free.
The library has several public computers with access to the Internet, word processing & spreadsheet applications with Microsoft Office, magazine & newspaper databases, and a Federal Tax form database which are always available while the library is open. Login to the public computers with your library card number.
Multimedia computers with educational games & programs are in the Children's Library and are available for half-hour time slots. Patrons must register at the Children's Desk.
All computers can be made easier to use with assistive technology. The mouse can be slowed down, a trail added, or keyboard shortcuts can replace the mouse. The size of the print and the icons can be increased on the screen.
The River Falls Public Library is handicapped accessible. Book baskets are available at the circulation desk. Lounge areas are arranged for your comfort and convenience for reading books, newspapers, and magazines.
The library has over 3,000 large print books, 1,500 audio books, 200 classic videos, 300 family videos, and described videos.
Meeting Rooms
The library has a public meeting room that community groups can use.
There is a $20 deposit to use the room. The Lower Level Community Room
may also be used by community groups. However, there is a $25 per
use fee and a $50 deposit for the Lower Level Community Room.
Please contact the reference desk at 425-0905 ext. 104 for more
information or to schedule a meeting room.
The library offers:
A preschool storytime is held during the school year for children ages 3-5 on Thursdays at 10:30am and 1:00pm. Baby storytime for children from birth to 23 months old is held on Wednesdays 10:30-10:50. A lapsit program for children ages 24-36 months is held for 6-8 weeks in the fall & winter on Tuesdays at 10:30. Children should be pre-registered, and must be able to sit quietly for about 45 minutes.
We also offer a Summer Reading Program which is held in June and July for children grades K-5. Through special programs, fun sheets and prizes, we hope to encourage children to continue reading throughout the summer. There is no charge for this program, but you need to register. This can be done any time during the Summer Reading Program.
The Kleinpell Gallery in the library's lower level hosts approximately eight different exhibits each year on a variety of subjects, including individual or group art shows, and a wide range of historical and other topics of general relevance to the community. Display space also allows for displays of collections and artifacts of interest to the public.
There is no admission fee for the gallery, which is generally open during regular library hours beginning at 10am.
If you would like more information, or to discuss a possible exhibit, please contact Event Coordinator Katie Chaffee at 425-0905 ext. 123.
Closed on the Following HolidaysThe only exceptions are when a holiday such as Christmas falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The library will then be closed on the preceding Friday or the following Monday.
Get Help from the
Library Staff
The library has a friendly and helpful staff. If you need assistance,
such as finding or locating materials, have a reference or information
question, or need help with the MORE catalog, please ask any one of the
librarians and we will be happy to help! Call 715-425-0905.
You can also email the Reference Librarian or ask a question online.
