The Ransom District Library is much more than just a place to check out books! Just look at the details below, Ransom District Library provides a wide range of services!
Material Checkouts
-Materials for Children, Teens, and Adults
-Books, Audiobooks, and Playaways
-Movies (DVDs & VHS), Music CDs, and Magazines
-Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography and Manga
Adult, Children, & Teen Programs
Ongoing Groups and Special Events
Ransom Library has newsletters for distribution regularly containing all of the recent and upcoming events being held at your library. Get your copy of the latest newsletter today! You may also check out our website for a list of programs going on now! Some programs are ongoing (such as the Book Discussion Group, Computer Classes, Teen Community Corps, and Children’s Story Time) and other programs are specialties!
Online Access to Your Library Account and Online Catalog
You may also use your card to access your library account, reserve and request materials, and more online! Just search our catalog, locate the item and enter your library barcode number for your username and password. This can also be done through our Catalog Computers in the library!Meeting Room
The Library has a meeting room available for reservation. The room is available to non-profit organizations only. There is no charge for meeting room use. Please check our calendar for dates and times that already have the Burchfield Room reserved. If you would like to reserve the room, please call the Library for further information.
Public Use Computers
The Library has 12 computers available for public use.
There are 8 regular
computers, 3 laptops, and 1 children's computer.
computers, 3 laptops, and 1 children's computer. A security deposit of ID, keys or cash is required to use a laptop. These machines do not leave the premises. Software includes:
- Internet
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Exel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Print Shop
- CD Burner
Computers are available on a first come, first served basis. A library card and PIN number are needed to access computer services. Guest passes are available for library visitors. Our walk-up registration system allows each user to have one hour of uninterrupted computer usage. A waiting list is available. Session extensions are possible if no one is waiting.
Printing is available for $0.10/page (black and white) or $1.00/page (color)
Copy, Fax, and Scan
The library has one copy machine for public use. The machine will make color or black and white copies. It also has a built-in scanner. Color copies are $1.00 per page; black and white copies are $0.10 per page.
Patrons may send and receive faxes from the Library's fax machine. The fee is $1.00/page for faxes sent and received anywhere in the United States and $2.00/page for faxes sent overseas.
Laminating is also available for $1.00/page.
Wireless Internet
The Library also offers wireless Internet access throughout the building. There is no charge to use the wireless network and no password is needed. Printing is available through the wireless network. Instructions and assistance are available at the circulation desk.
Exam Proctoring
The Library is happy to proctor exams for patrons involved in distance-learning programs. Please contact the Library about having your exam proctored before making arrangements with your school.
Newspapers, Microfilm, and the Sandy Stamm Archives Room
The Ransom District Library has newspapers, microfilm, and archived material available. These materials may not be checked out. Ransom holds the two most current months of most newspapers. For access and details about our microfilm and the material in the Sandy Stamm Archives Room, please contact us.MEL - Michigan Electronic Library
Access to materials all over the state!
Through the MEL patrons can request materials that are not available at Ransom from other libraries. MEL allows patrons access to 170+ statewide libraries with access to millions of books, CDs, DVDs and other materials. Once ordered, patrons pick up and return those items at Ransom. If you are unable to locate the title you need or do not have access to a computer, our staff can order them for you. In the case of newly released titles, we may be able to purchase the title to add to the Library's collection.
Visit www.mel.org today and browse MelCat. Or log in to your MEL Account via MyMel to check for due dates, renew your MEL materials, and see the status of your requests. Just select your library (Ransom District Library) from the drop down list and login with your name and library card number.
Michicard Services Available
In addition, if you have a Michicard sticker on your Ransom Library card, you may use your card at any other participating Michicard library throughout the state. Please tell the staff if you are interested in joining the Michicard program. You may also use your Ransom District Library card at the following libraries: Allegan Public Library, Kalamazoo Public Library, Otsego District Library, and Portage District Library.
Book Sale Room
The Book Sale Room, on the south wall of the building, regularly stocks materials. Find books for all ages and of all types: fiction and nonfiction, hard cover and paperback. The Book Sale Room also has movies and audiobooks. Open everyday during library hours!
Free Electronics Recycling @ Ransom
Ransom has partnered with The Recycling Team to offer free recycling! We now accept: computers, monitors, printers, scanners, fax machines, toners, cell phones, any type of batteries and more! No large appliances, please. TVs are accepted for a $10 fee. Please drop off items during regular library hours.
Stay Updated with Ransom District Library's Facebook Page
Adding Ransom District Library to your Facebook Page is just another way to get all the information you could ever need about what's happening at the library!
Get reminders about upcoming events via our status updates and more!
To add Ransom District Library to your Facebook Newsfeed just search for our page! Go to: www.facebook.com, login under your account, and search pages for Ransom District Library.
Click here to see Ransom District Library's Facebook Page.
Click here to see Ransom District Library's Facebook Page.
Do you have an e-mail address?
Send us your e-mail address - so we can serve you better!
Patrons: By sending us your e-mail address we can quickly alert you to reserves, MEL books, new titles you may be interested in checking out or even library programs you may want to attend.
Still not sure about sharing your e-mail?
Remember library records are considered private and confidential. Ransom will not sell, lease, or otherwise distribute or disclose your e-mail address for non-library purposes to outside parties unless required court order.
To add your email address to your account just click on Contact Us ; fill in your e-mail address and in the comments area put "add my e-mail address."
Did You Know? We Have Coffee!
The Library has a coffee machine for patron use, featuring a variety of delicious Green Mountain Coffee Roasters flavors. Coffee is $1.00/cup and can be enjoyed anywhere in the Library except at the computer stations.
Contact us for more details on any and all of these services!