| REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 1:00pm to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm |
| Dowling Public Library Serving Baltimore & Johnstown Townships |
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| Dowling Public Library 1765 E Dowling Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-721-3743 |
Did you know that you can renew your books and manage your account
online? Just click on the link at the top of this page to visit our online
catalog. Click on "begin search" and then "my account." This will bring
up a log-in window. Type in the bar-code number on the back of your
library card in the "account number" space and then your "PIN"
number. If you don't have a "PIN" number, you will need to call the
library to set one up. Once you have logged in you will be able to see
what items you have checked out, and their due dates. If you need help
call the library. We will be happy to assist you.
online? Just click on the link at the top of this page to visit our online
catalog. Click on "begin search" and then "my account." This will bring
up a log-in window. Type in the bar-code number on the back of your
library card in the "account number" space and then your "PIN"
number. If you don't have a "PIN" number, you will need to call the
library to set one up. Once you have logged in you will be able to see
what items you have checked out, and their due dates. If you need help
call the library. We will be happy to assist you.
| SUMMER HOURS Memorial Day to Labor Day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. |
RENEW ONLINE!
| Help with MeLCat |
We've add a tab at the top of each web page labeled
"MeLCat Help." Please go here to see frequently asked
questions and to get information and help with MeLCat.
"MeLCat Help." Please go here to see frequently asked
questions and to get information and help with MeLCat.
| FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 2012 BOOK SALE DATES |
Thursday, April 26, 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 20nd, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
We receive new donations almost daily so the shelves get new
materials continually.
materials continually.
| Dowling Public Library Serving Baltimore & Johnstown Townships |
Wireless Internet is now available. Visitors
wishing to utilize this free service need to have a
laptop equipped with a wireless network card.
Accessing the network is then as simple as
connecting to the "Dowling Public Library" network
and opening an Internet browser, no registration
required. We have also added a new table with 6
electrical outlets to plug in your devices.
wishing to utilize this free service need to have a
laptop equipped with a wireless network card.
Accessing the network is then as simple as
connecting to the "Dowling Public Library" network
and opening an Internet browser, no registration
required. We have also added a new table with 6
electrical outlets to plug in your devices.
Need to renew an item or manage your account? Click on the "Visit Our
Online Catalog" in pink at the top of this page. Then click on "my
account." Enter your username (this is your barcode number from the
back of your library card) and password. If you haven't set up a
password yet, call the library and we will be happy to set that up for
you. When entering your barcode number include all numbers or
characters but do not include spaces. If you need help, give us a call we
will be happy to assist you.
Online Catalog" in pink at the top of this page. Then click on "my
account." Enter your username (this is your barcode number from the
back of your library card) and password. If you haven't set up a
password yet, call the library and we will be happy to set that up for
you. When entering your barcode number include all numbers or
characters but do not include spaces. If you need help, give us a call we
will be happy to assist you.
CHECKING YOUR ACCOUNT STATUS
The Dowling Public Library will soon expand its services with audiobooks and
eBooks, available to download from the library's website. Library card holders
can check out and download digital media anytime, anywhere.
Users my browse the library's website, check out with a valid library card, and
download to computer, mobile devise, Kindle, iPod, iPad, and other ereaders
and compatible devices. Users will need to install free software. Titles can be
enjoyed immediately or transferred to a variety of devices. Some audio titles
can also be burned to CD to listen on-the-go. Titles will automatically expire at
the end of the lending period. There are no late fees!
This new service, powered by OverDrive, will be free for patrons with their
library.card. Expected date to begin this new service is March 2012.
eBooks, available to download from the library's website. Library card holders
can check out and download digital media anytime, anywhere.
Users my browse the library's website, check out with a valid library card, and
download to computer, mobile devise, Kindle, iPod, iPad, and other ereaders
and compatible devices. Users will need to install free software. Titles can be
enjoyed immediately or transferred to a variety of devices. Some audio titles
can also be burned to CD to listen on-the-go. Titles will automatically expire at
the end of the lending period. There are no late fees!
This new service, powered by OverDrive, will be free for patrons with their
library.card. Expected date to begin this new service is March 2012.
| STORY TIME February 11, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Featuring "The Mittin" by Jan Brett |