COLLECTIONS
Our Library has a great selection of materials, both old and new, for you to check out. The collections listed
below are always changing as we update them and add patron requests.
If you are looking for a particular author, title, or subject, check
HAL, our online catalog. Ask a staff person
for assistance in using the catalog or pick up the HAL
brochure.
Our book collection includes:
- Popular materials
- Classics
- Non-fiction on almost any subject
- Reference materials
- Large print books
- Popular paperbacks
- Picture books for non-readers
- Children’s books for different reading levels
- Young adult materials
- Local, regional, and Virginia materials
Books On Tape
The main portion of this collection is housed at the Main Library; however, each branch library has a
smaller rotating collection of titles. Included are:
- Fiction books (popular and classics)
- Non-fiction, including self-help, language guides, biographies and other informational topics.
Magazines
The Library subscribes to an extensive list of titles that includes just about every interest and hobby you can
imagine. We also have a special collection of magazines for younger readers. These are located in the children’s section of each library.
Videos
Video titles are selected to educate and to entertain. Please see our Video Loan
Policy. The collection is
arranged by the following categories:
- Children/Family
- How To
- Documentary
- Seasonal
- Western
- Comedy
- Feature
- Foreign
- Musical
Compact Discs (CDs) - Musical
The Main Library has an assortment of musical CDs.
The titles include:
- Classical music
- Popular artists
- Works of interest to children and adults.
Compact Discs (CD-ROMs) - Computer Format
This is our newest collection and hence our smallest. These items are currently available at the Main Library
only. The selection policy for this collection states that
we will include titles that have some educational
merit. Games may be included if they support some
area of instruction.
Special Collections
Book Kits
The Library has a special collection of book kits offered
through a program we call BOOKS AND BEYOND. This
educational resource is available to those who will use
the kits in an educational group setting. The book kits
are:
- Theme oriented.
- Contain multiple titles of books.
- Contain an assortment of activities and props that
expand the understanding and appreciation of
the books.
Audiovisual Equipment
The following types of equipment may be checked out at the Main Library
for a fee:
- Slide projectors ($5.00 per day)
- Screens ($5.00 per day)
- Overhead projector ($5.00 per day)
Patron Requests
How do I request that the library purchase an item for its permanent
collection?
- Obtain and complete a Request For Purchase form at the circulation
desk.
(Please note that all such requests may not be purchased.)
How will I know the library's decision on my request for purchase?
- If this item is purchased, you will be notified when it becomes
available.
What do I do if I want to borrow an item located in other HAL
libraries?
- Obtain and complete an interlibrary loan form at the circulation
desk or reference desk.
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