The Sidney Public Library is a full-service library. We offer books and tapes, Children’s services, Large Print books, database resources…the list goes on and on. Services at the Sidney Public Library include:
Fiction and non-fiction books
Children’s books
Books on tape/CD
Large print books
Videotapes/DVD
Magazines and newspapers
Library Commission Talking Book
and Braille service
Periodical database searches
Interlibrary loans
Countywide bookmobile service
Homebound Delivery Service
Paperback book exchange
Wireless Internet Access
Preschool Story hours
Jr. Friends of the Library
Summer reading program
Word processing computers
Typewriter
Eillison cutout decorating machine
Microfilm reader/printer
Photocopier
Fax machine
Genealogy resources
Tax forms
Overhead projector
TV/VCR/DVD
Slide projector
Projection screen
Virginia Smith meeting room
Used books available for a donation
Friends of the Library
Library Card:
Any child or adult who lives, works, owns property or attends school in Cheyenne County is eligible for a free library card. Organizations, too, may apply for a free library card. To receive a card, fill out a Borrower Registraion form at the library. All you need is proof of your current, correct address. A parent or legal guardian’s signature is required before a library card will be issued to a borrower under age 18.
The Library charges $5.00 for a replacement card.
Checking out materials:
Checking out is fast and easy. With your library card, at any one time, a maximum of 20 items may be borrowed. The limitations are as follows:
Books: 15
Talking Books/CD: 5
Videos/DVD: 5
Magazines: 5
All items check out for 2 weeks, except videos/DVD’s, which circulate for one week. Patrons may renew, or extend the checkout time of an item once, unless the item has been reserved for another patron.
Interlibrary Loan:
If there is a specific item that the Sidney Public Library does not have in its collection it may be possible to have it sent to us through Interlibrary Loan. The cost per item is $3.00. Contact us at 308-254-3110.