Library Resources
The following library resources are available to borrow with a valid library card:
- Books: Fiction and Non-Fiction
- Large Print Books: Fiction and Non-Fiction
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Audiobooks: CD, Play-aways, Read-alongs
- Music CDs
- DVDs
- Videos
- Video Games
- Puppets
-
Relax and Read Passes
|
Item |
Limit |
Loan Period |
|
Books |
unlimited |
21 days |
|
New Books |
unlimited |
21 days |
|
Magazines |
unlimited |
21 days |
|
Newspapers |
unlimited |
21 days |
|
Audiobooks on CD |
unlimited |
21 days |
|
Tween audiobooks on CD |
2 per card |
21 days |
|
Play-aways |
unlimited |
21 days |
|
Read-alongs with CDs |
2 per card |
21 days |
|
Music CDs |
unlimited |
21 days |
|
Juvenile Music CDs |
2 per card |
21 days |
|
DVDs |
5 per card |
21 days |
|
Juvenile DVDs |
5 per card |
21 days |
|
Videos |
unlimited |
21 days |
|
Video Games |
5 per card |
21 days |
|
Puppets |
unlimited |
21 days |
|
Relax and Read Pass |
1 per card |
7 days |
Loan periods for interlibrary loan (MelCat) materials are established by the library lending the material.
Item Renewals
Relax and Read Passes and Park and Read Passes may not be renewed. Other items may be renewed for one additional loan period as long as the following conditions are met:
-
Item has not been reserved by another patron.
-
Patron requesting renewal has no outstanding late fees or obligations to the library.
Renewal of items may be done online through your library account, by telephone, or in person at the library.
Renewal of interlibrary loan (MelCat) materials is at the discretion of the lending library and not Tecumseh District Library.
Fees
A late fee of 10 cents per day is assessed for each item not returned by the due date. Additional fees will be assessed for items lost or returned in a damaged condition.
Take-Read-Return
A small collection of donated paperback books are available to borrow without a library card. These items can be read without a specific return due date. They are often used by patrons who are traveling and visitors to the Tecumseh area.
The following resources are available for use within the library:
- Magazines (current issues)
- Newspapers (current issues)
- Clara Waldron Historical Room resources
- Reference resources
- Puzzles and games
- Children's Fun Computer
- Public internet access computers
- Wireless internet access
- Printing (black/white):15 cents per page
- Photocopier (black/white) :15 cents per page
- Fax machine: To send: 2 dollars for the first page and 1 dollar for each additional page to the same number. To receive: 50 cents per page.
Library Services
The following services are provided by the library:
- Library programming for all ages: See Events Calendar.
- Research Databases
- Meeting Rooms: See Meeting Room Schedule.
- Homebound Service: See Adult Services.
- Interlibrary loan (MelCat) services are provided in cooperation with the Library of Michigan and other libraries across the state.
- Speakers Bureau: Obtain a brochure regarding this service at the library or contact Gayle Hazelbaker, Library Director, at (517) 423-2238 for details.
-
Computer Tutoring: Library staff can provide individual tutoring sessions on a variety of computer use topics. Contact Anne Keller, Teen Services Librarian, at (517) 423-2238 to schedule an appointment.