General Information
Where is the library located?
Stillwater Public Library is at 1107 S. Duck in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It is
located on the corner of 12th and Duck Streets.View larger image
How do I get a library card?
If you live or own property in Payne County or work or attend school in
Stillwater, you may obtain a Stillwater Public Library card. The cards are free
and can be obtained at the library. You will need a picture ID. Children (18 and
under) need to be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Detailed information about applying for a library
card.
How many items can I check out at one time?
You may have a total of 30 items checked out on your account (not including paperbacks). This total may include a maximum of 6 music CDs, CD-books, DVDs, or CD-ROMs each. 15 paperbacks may be checked out at one time.
How long can I check out materials?
Items check out for 15 days and can be renewed twice unless they are on hold
for another patron or checked out on a special card.
Items that are on hold
check out for 8 days and cannot be renewed.
There is a 30 day loan
period (no renewals) on items checked out on a Teacher, Homebound, or Outreach
card.
Due dates vary on items borrowed from other libraries through
Interlibrary Loan.
What are the fines for overdue materials?
An item is overdue if not returned by the due date. Fines are $.25 per item, per day. The maximum fine for any one item is $5.00. Fines do not accumulate when the Library is closed.
How do I renew material?
Materials can be renewed in person, by phone, or through the online catalog via the Internet. Library materials may be renewed two times except for the following:
Instructions for renewing materials
How can I place a hold/reserve on a needed item?
For items that are currently available in the library, call the Help Desk at 405-372-3633 x106. The item will be held for you at the Check Out Desk until library closing of the following day.
For items currently checked out, you can reserve them at the Help Desk in person or by phone, or you can place a hold online through the library catalog. Instructions for placing a hold online.
There is a limit of 15 reserves per patron. Library staff will attempt to contact patrons for three days when an item is available before removing the patrons name from the reserved list. Once contacted, reserve items will be held for three (3) days.
What can I do if the library does not own the item I want to borrow?
Items the library does not own can often be borrowed from another library through our Interlibrary Loan service. There is a limit of 3 ILL requests per week and a $2 per item mailing fee. Instructions for requesting an Interlibrary Loan.
If you need assistance, call the Help Desk at 405-372-3633 x106 or Interlibrary Loan at x119.
When is the library closed for holidays?
The Stillwater Public Library will be closed on the following days:
(*) When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall also be
observed as the official holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the
preceding Friday shall also be observed as the official holiday.
(**) On the
Wednesday before Thanksgiving and from Dec. 26th through Dec. 30th, the Library
will curtail evening hours and close at 6:00pm.
