How Do I?
Get a library card
- Applicants must show 2 forms of proof of their name and current address in order to receive a card. Juveniles (ages 3-13) must have a parent or guardian sign the application card for them.
- Cards are free for those residing in Coloma Township or who pay taxes on property within Coloma Township. Patrons outside of Coloma Township pay $60.00 per year per family.
- Books, DVDs, and AudioBooks may be renewed 1 time. Items with holds can not be renewed. Items can be renewed by calling the library at 815-626-3958.
- InterLibrary Loan - If the Rock Falls Library does not have a particular item, the library can request items from other libraries in the state of Illinois.
- Replacement cost for lost library cards is $1.00.
- When a patron has accumulated $1.00 in fines or has items overdue, all library privileges will be suspended for him/herself and all members of the household. This includes use of the library computers.
- Your library card may be used at other Illinois public libraries, such as Sterling and Dixon, who have agreed that we will honor each other's patrons' cards.
Computer Use
- A valid library card is required to use the public computers. A library card number and PIN will be needed to log in to the public computers.
- Coloma Township residents are now required to have a library card to access the computers. Library cards are FREE for Coloma Township residents.
- Patrons who are out of district are allowed one 30-minute guest pass per day. Guests must present a valid form of ID for use of a guest pass.
- All computers are shut off 15 minutes prior to closing.
- Students in grades 8 and below must use the computers in the children's area.
- High school students must use the computers in the adult area.
- The option of printing is available at any computer. Print-outs cost 15 cents per page for black and white and 25 cents per page for color. Patrons will need to pay before the pages are released to print.
- Please note:When a patron has accumulated $1.00 in fines or has items overdue, all library privileges will be suspended for him/herself and all members of the household. This includes use of the library computers.
Library Donations
The library accepts donated books on a regular basis.
The library is unable to accept donations of Reader's Digest condensed books,
textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines over 1 year old, VHS/cassette tapes, or
books with mold/mildew or damage.