MedlemEckelsMemorial

Annual Summer Reading Program:
The summer reading program is available for all children
through graduated 8th graders.
Incentives are given throughout the summer and children who read at least
40 titles are entered in a grand prize drawing at the end of the program..

Books:
Variety of books including fiction, nonfiction,
and reference for both adults and children.
Books may be checked out for 28 days and may be renewed by request.

Movies:
Over 1,270 popular DVD’s and 900 VHS movies.
Check-out policy per household is 3 DVD movies for 3 days and 10 VHS movies 7 days.

Magazines and Newspapers:
The library subscribes to 38 different magazines.
Current issues may be checked out for 1 week and back issues for 28 days.
In addition, the library carries our local newspaper – The Herald.

Audio Cassettes:
The library has books on tape and CD as well as children’s stories.
Audio materials may be checked out for 28 days.

Inter-Library Loan:
Patrons can access materials not available at the Eckels Memorial Library
by using the inter-library loan service.

Internet:
The library has 3 high speed internet stations, WIFI,
wireless color printers, and one non-internet computer station.
A fax machine and color copier are also available for a fee.

Story Hour:
The C.I.R.C.A. ’72 Club offers a story hour once a month
during the school year for young children.
Group members read books, provide a craft and treats for the participants.

Eckels Memorial Library
207 South Highway
Oakland, IA 51560
712-482-6668
Hours:
Sunday closed
Monday closed
Tuesday 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 - 7:00 pm
Friday 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Book Sale Year Round!