Lake Region Public Library
423 7th Street NE
Devils Lake, ND 58301-2529
Phone: (701) 662-2220
Fax: (701) 662-2281
email: lakeregion.pl@sendit.nodak.edu

Lake Region Public Library Board Members
Printable Library Diagram

Devils Lake Municipal Code
Public Library - Title 2, Chapter 2.48

Lake Region Public Library Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Library Community Room. Meeting minutes are available in the office of the Library Director.

Library History:

The Devils Lake Public Library opened on Monday, December 22, 2003, completing a fundraising and planning process that began in the spring of 1992. The new library is 9,033 square feet, all on one level and is fully compliant with Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The library cost $1.1 million, with 70% raised through private donations, bequests and grants; a portion of the city sales tax proceeds provided the balance of funds. The library's collection numbers over 42,500 items, and has eight (8) Internet accessible computers and Wi-Fi available to the public. The Lake Region Public Library is the proud successor of the venerable Carnegie Public Library, which served the Lake Region Community from January 21, 1910 until November 26, 2003 -- over 93 years!

Library Staff:

James Chattin serves as the Library Director for the Lake Region Public Library

Hours of Operation:

Services We Offer Our Patrons:

OUR COLLECTION: Approximately 42,500 items, including 57 magazine and 5 newspaper subscriptions and a variety of audio-visual media. Special Collections: LARGE PRINT, ND, Scandinavian Section, George Johnson Genealogical Section and microfilm (local newspaper only).

INTERNET ACCESS: Wi-Fi plus 8 computer stations with free Internet access for the public. Young people ages 17 and younger MUST have a parental permission form on file before they can use these stations. Note that we do not have 'blocking' or 'filtering' software on these computers and library staff DOES NOT supervise users. 30 minutes per day per individual is our guarantee.

MINITEX DATABASES (Cengage/EBSCO/ProQuest): A resource which can be accessed at the library OR from your home computer. Go to the State Library's web site <www.library.nd.gov>, then click on <Find Library Items>, then <Online Library Resources>; pick from the 13 database categories and select a database.

INTER-LIBRARY LOANS (ILL's): Requests to borrow materials from other libraries can be made by any patron; there is a $2.50 per item fee.

PHOTOCOPIER: There is a charge of 15 cents for the first copy and 10 cents for additional copies.

FAX SERVICE: There is a charge of 50 cents per sheet, sending or receiving.

MICROFILM READER/PRINTER: The library has a Minolta RP603Z Reader/Printer. Patrons may examine and print from old issues of the Devils Lake Journal on microfilm. Printing costs are the same as the photocopier above.

RESEARCH: Time permitting, the staff can do limited research, including genealogical research (obituary, etc.), there is an $8.00 per hour charge.

PROCTORING: The director may proctor tests as requested. A fee of $8.00 per hour will be charged during regular library hours ($12.00 outside of regular hours).

NON-RESIDENT FEES: Patrons who reside in Ramsey County receive FREE library service. Non-residents pay a fee for library service (per state law): $10 for an individual or $20 for a family for 1 year; and $5/$10, respectively, for 6 months.

FREE TAX FORMS: From December to April we have both Federal and North Dakota tax forms, instructions, and publications.

STORY TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from September through April, the Children's Library hosts a Story Time for pre-school and kindergarten-aged children at 11:30 a.m. A parent must also attend. Story Times last 30-45 minutes and usually involve a fun activity/craft. Let us know if you would like to be a Storyteller (even if just to try it!)

OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMING: In April, National Library Week is celebrated; in May, it's Children's Book Week; also in May, children who have just completed grades K-8 can register for the Summer Reading Program. (the SRP then runs for about six weeks, normally starting in June); and in October, it's Teen Reading Week. Ask Pat for details.

Library Policies:

LIBRARY CARDS: Issued to patrons 16 years of age or older and who have proof of address; children ages 6 through 15 will be issued cards only with a parent/guardian signature; children under 6 may check out materials using a parent's card.

CHECK OUT LIMITS: Adults may have 6 books, 3 audio-visual items, and 6 magazines checked out at one time. Young people (up to 16 years of age) may have 5 items total at one time (2 of which, maximum, may be audio-visual items).

HOW LONG? Everything is checked out for 2 weeks.

RENEWALS? Materials may be renewed twice over the phone and, of course, at the library. However, if there is a waiting list an item will not be renewed.

FINES? Nothing is charged until an item is more than 1 WEEK overdue. After that a fine of 50 cents per week per item. Any audio-visual item dropped into the outside drop box will merit a $1 fine. Lost or badly damaged items will incur a fine consisting of the item's replacement cost (its retail price) plus a $5 per item administrative fee. Slightly damaged items may merit a smaller fine (subjectively determined).

REPAIRS: Please don't attempt repairs, but bring these to our attention.

YOUNGSTERS: Children 6 and under must be supervised by an adult.