Winsted Public Library
When the Winsted Library was established in 1976 , local patrons came to the library to do things such as checking out books , looking up things in encyclopedias , and reading newspapers .
Today , patrons still check out books , but they also use the two patron computers and free WiFi , attend programs , visit with their friends and neighbors , and get movies to enjoy at home .
“ The Winsted Library is open for its normal business hours ,” said Winsted Librarian , Lisa Ebert . “ Patrons have the option to come in to browse books and other materials , or they can pick up materials via the library ’ s curbside service cart located in the library ’ s entryway .” A spot for everything Near the entrance is a kids ’ corner , with picture books and room for children and their parents to sit and read or play with some of the educational toys together .
Next to the children ’ s section are books for middlegrade and teenage readers , followed by the adult large-print section .
“ Every year we focus on building a better collection that refl ects what our patrons like to read , in the formats they want ,” Ebert explained . “ Thanks to the City of Winsted ’ s continued support as well as generous patron donations , we are able to expand the collection each year .” More books than it looks If a specifi c book , video , magazine , or audio book you ’ re looking for isn ’ t on hand in Winsted , the library can often order it through the Pioneerland Library System or MNLink , which serves all of Minnesota .
Patrons can renew or request library materials in person , by phone , on the Pioneerland website , or via e-mail .
To borrow materials from the library , all that ’ s needed is a Pioneerland Library card . Applications are available at the checkout desk , and the card is ready for use within a few minutes . With a Pioneerland library card , books and audio books can be checked out up to 28 days . DVDs and magazines can be checked out for 14 days .
If patrons live outside of the Pioneerland Library System area , they can still use the Winsted Library simply by registering their library card from their home library system . There is also an option to get a digital library card to be used for OverDrive , Pioneerland ’ s eBook , eAudio , and eMagazine service . Books on your phone or other portable devices For people who like to read or listen to books on their smart phone , Kindle , or tablet , the library offers digital checkouts . The system is called OverDrive , and it can be accessed at http :// pioneerland . lib . overdrive . com .
Patrons are able to borrow up to fi ve titles at a time , and can choose their own due dates from the options provided , which range from seven to 21 days , at which time the item will automatically disappear from the device .
Staff at the Winsted Public Library encourage area residents to visit and participate in a variety of programs and events planned for 2022 .
In addition , Pioneerland now offers a subscription to Tumblebooks , a free online resource for digital children ’ s books . Families can enjoy talking picture books , graphic novels , non-fi ction books , games , puzzles , and more ! A direct link to Tumblebooks is featured on the Winsted Library ’ s web site . Tumblebooks can also be accessed using an app . Free wireless internet The library also offers two patron computer stations , a copier ( 10 cents per copy for black-and-white ; 25 cents for color ), and free wireless internet .
Patrons may work on their own laptops as long as they wish during library hours , but computer station time is limited to 30 minutes per patron , per day , if there are other patrons waiting . There is also a laptop and an iPad available for checkout by patrons to use in the library for the day .
For those patrons who want to access internet on the go , Pioneerland also offers hotspots available for check out with a valid Pioneerland library card . These library hotspots are in high-demand , but patrons can be put on a wait list for the next available device . Storytime and reading programs The library offers programs and events for all ages throughout the year . During the chilly months of January through March , readers ages 16 and older can curl up with a good read while they take part in the annual winter reading program , from January 1-March 15 .
In lieu of in-person storytimes this year , the library staff continues to offer Sidewalk Storytimes , where they post a book in the front window of the library for two weeks at a time , and pair it with a take-home craft kit , available on the curbside pickup cart in the library ’ s foyer .
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