Library Services

Computers in the Children's department have educational programs, games, and videos preloaded. Students wishing to use library computers for general internet access should use the computers located adjacent to the Circulation desk. Children under the age of ten (10) must be accompanied and directly supervised at all times by a parent or other responsible caregiver. Please see the Unattended Children policy for details.

Copying & Printing is available at all branches. Copy/Print charges: $0.10 per side for black and white and $0.25 per side for color (i.e., a front-and-back black and white copy = $0.20). Oversized copies and specialty papers may have an additional charge.

Have your books delivered to your car! Patrons may call the library from the parking area to ask to have library materials brought to them (within 15 minutes).

Faxing is available through an online, digital fax service. Outgoing faxes are charged at a rate of $1.00 per page. The cost to print incoming faxes is based on standard copy and print charges.

Reference staff are available to help you find the items you need and assist you with your research. We can help you on the computer and show you how to use the library’s online resources. We welcome your questions!

IPDPL is pleased to offer Homebound Delivery service to qualifying patrons in our service area. Homebound Delivery is available on a temporary or permanent basis, as needs indicate. Patrons (or caregivers) must apply and be approved.

Our staff is available to help you find the items you need and assist you with your research. We can help you on the computer and show you how to use the library’s online resources. We welcome your questions!

IPDPL offers a variety of creative resources in our Makerspaces, including Cricut cutting machines and a Bambu Lab 3D printer. We also offer instruction programs on using creative technology.

Meeting rooms are available at the Germantown Hills, Metamora, and Roanoke branches. Meeting room reservation requests must be approved by staff prior to use and comply with the guidelines in the IPDPL Meeting Room policy.

Patrons may use desktop computers for free with a library card or guest pass. Computers use a Windows-based operating system and connect to the internet. Please see the Internet Use policy for details.

IPDPL has free public wi-fi available at all branches.

Document and photo scanning is available free of charge. Scans are made in color. Items may be scanned to a USB flash drive or can be emailed as an attachment.

Study rooms are available at the Germantown Hills, Metamora, and Roanoke branches. Study rooms are available for walk-in use (if not previously reserved) and can accommodate up to 8 people. Room sizes vary by location.

Patrons can access additional materials and resources using the IPDPL Digital Library. Bring your smartphone or tablet to the library for assistance with eBooks and audiobooks, mobile apps, and more. Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling an appointment in advance is encouraged.

The Metamora Branch offers test proctoring. Test proctoring accomodations are determined according to the needs of the instructor and on a case-by-case basis. For more information and to schedule a test proctoring session, email Dawn Smith at dawn@ipdpl.org.