Library Services

Bookmobile Services | Homebound Services | Interlibrary Loan and Reserves | Library Tours and Instruction | Meeting Room Use | Microfilm/Microfiche Reader Printer | Photocopier | Public Computer and Typewriter | Reference Services | Study Rooms | Visually Impaired Services

Bookmobile Services

In keeping with the Mid-Columbia Library District mission of serving the recreational and informational needs of the community, our Bookmobile travels widely to outlying areas in Benton and Franklin Counties. The Bookmobile boasts many children's books, Spanish language books," books on tape", videos, current magazines along with adult fiction and non-fiction books.

Bookmobile Schedule

Homebound Services

Our homebound service delivers Large Type and regular print books, tapes and other materials to those patrons who are unable to drive due to advanced age, reduced vision or other physical handicap and who do not have ready access to other means of transportation to and from the library in Benton and Franklin Counties.

For more information, please call 509-586-3156 ext.120

Interlibrary Loan and Reserves

Interlibrary Loan

If we don't have the materials that you need, ask us if we can get them. We will either try to buy it for our collection or borrow it for you from another library through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). You will need to have a valid MCLS library card in order for us to borrow materials for you through interlibrary loan. MCLS charges a $2 ILL handling fee which is charged to your account when the item is received. Many libraries lend for free but some libraries do charge a borrowing fee. If the material you need can only be borrowed from a library that charges a fee and you choose that option, then you will be required to pay the lending library’s fee plus the MCLS $2 ILL handling fee when you receive your item.

Reserves

If you look in our catalog and don't find the material you want on the shelf because it's checked out or at another branch, you may place a reserve online.  

If you have problems reserving materials, contact the reference desk at your local branch library.

Library Tours and Instruction

Individual instruction in the use of the library is available at all branches during library hours.
Group tours and instruction for all from preschool to seniors may be arranged by calling the following:

• Kennewick: Tom Moak 509-783-7878 ext.105
• Pasco: Judy Rizzuti-Hare 509-545-1019 ext. 105
• Othello: Corinne Field 509-488-9683
• West Richland: Kayla Nield 509-967-3191

Meeting Room Use

The Mid-Columbia Library District provides meeting rooms free of charge to the community as a public service. Rooms are subject to availability. The room may not be used for commercial activities and no charges, solicitation for funds or collections may be made during the use of the room. A signed application identifying the group, furnishings and equipment needed must be on file in the library prior to the meeting. Applications may be made in person, by telephone, or in writing. Consult branch for availability.

Meeting Room Policy
Facilities and Equipment
Application

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We have microfilm and microfiche reader printers in our Kennewick and Pasco branches. Print copies are $.20 per page (8½ x 11)page. Reservations are advised.

We have microfiche readers in Kennewick, Pasco and Othello Branches.

If you have questions, please contact the branch reference desk.

Self-service photocopy machines are available in Basin City, Benton City, Connell, Kahlotus, Kennewick, Keewaydin Park, Othello, Pasco, West Benton and West Richland. The cost is $.20 per page.

An electric self-correcting typewriter is available for public use in Kennewick, Keewaydin Park, and Othello.

The Mid-Columbia Library reference staff serves the public and business communities with a wide variety of reference resources in print and electronic form.

Study rooms are available on a "first come" basis in Kennewick, Keewaydin Park, and Pasco.

Mid-Columbia Library District provides a diverse collection of fiction and non-fiction Large Type books and a large and well utilized " books on tape" collection.

There is a magnifying personal reader available at the Kennewick Branch.

We encourage visually-impaired patrons to contact the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library for further information about services that are available to registered Washington State residents.