Island Free Library





   Sun  —   11am-2pm  (Closed in Summer)  
  Mon  —   Closed  
  Tues  —   10am-7pm  
Wed  —   10am-5pm
Thurs  —   10am-7pm
  Fri  —   10am-5pm  
  Sat  —   10am-3pm  
  

 

 

 

 
Island Free Library,
P.O.B. 1830, 
Block Island,
RI 02807

Phone:  401.466.3233
 Fax:  401.466.3236

circ@islandfreelibrary.org

 

 

 

 

 

 
 



Island Free Library Services

Computers:

    We have 10 computers available for adults that offer internet access, word processing, printing, scanning and various other software programs. There is a 1/2 hour time limit on these computers when others are waiting. We have 6 computers available for children that offer internet access, word processing, and preloaded software. There is a 1/2 hour time limit on these computers when others are waiting as well. To use these computers you must have a current Ocean State Libraries card and sign into the computer with your barcode number. The charge for printing from any computer is .25 per page, our paper or yours. Paper can be obtained at the front desk if needed.  We also have two public access computers with printing capability that can be used for a quick internet search without a library card.

     

Copy Machine:

    We have a black and white copier and a color copier that can enlarge and reduce and can make up to “11 x 17” copies. Charges for black and white copies are .20 per letter or legal and .30 per “11x 17” or double sided.  Charges for color copies are $1 per letter and $1.75 per "11x17".

     

Fax Machine:

    We can fax documents nationally. Price is determined by destination and length.

     

Equipment Available For Borrowing:

    Polaroid camera ($1.50 per photo), digital camera, VCR, DVD player, micro-cassette transcriber, Walkman, slide projector and screen, PlayStation II, portable CD player, and a portable MP3-CD player.

     

Meeting Rooms:

    We have two rooms available for meetings. Meeting Room A will accommodate 36 people and Meeting Room B will accommodate 49 people; both rooms are equipped with tables and chairs. We also offer the use of an overhead projector, digital projector, slide projector, screens, presentation easel, podium, etc. Please contact the library about application forms for meeting room use and policy. 

     

IFL Theater:

    On premises we offer the use of a large screen TV, VCR, and DVD player. An Ocean State Libraries card is necessary. We ask that you sign up at the front desk.

     

Laptop Access:

    We have areas set up for laptop users on the lower and upper levels. Your laptop must have a network card (NIC) in your computer and must be setup to obtain an IP address automatically. Be sure to bring your patch cables or category 5 cables. We also have wireless access for those with WiFi compatible laptops.

     

Island Free Library Collections

 

CIRCULATING
Books on Tape, CD, or MP3 format
DVDs 
Videos 
Puzzles/Games/Toys 
Music on Compact Disc 
Computer Software on CD-ROMs 
Large Print Books 
Children’s Collection 
Consumer Information 
  Languages
Language tapes
Local History 
Magazines
Travel Guides
Graphic Novels
Business
Careers 
English as a Second Language
   
NON-CIRCULATING
Pamphlets 
College Catalogs 
Block Island Collection 
Newspapers 
Rhode Island Collection 
World Atlas Collection
  Rhode Island Telephone Directories
Navigational Charts
Reproducible Tax Forms
Encyclopedias

 

 


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