Services and Programs:
Public Access Computers:
Three computers are
available for accessing the Internet, word processing or other
applications. Users may sign up for 30 minutes, with a further 30
minutes if no patrons are waiting. The library assumes no
responsibility for supervising computer users who are minors.
Homecard System
Under the homecard system,
all Richmond Free Library cards held by persons 16 years old or older
are honored at the following libraries: Cambridge/Jefferson,
Charlotte, Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, Hinesburg, Huntington,
Underhill/Jericho, Jericho Center, Milton, Shelburne, South Burlington,
South Hero, Westford, Williston, and Winooski.
Interlibrary Loan Program
The Richmond Free
Library will borrow materials from other libraries on behalf of
Richmond patrons. Patrons from other towns should initiate
requests through their hometown libraries. Please consider
utilizing the homecard to save on postage costs.
Public Fax Service
Our FAX telephone
number is 434-3223. Facsimiles may be sent for $1.00/page and
received for $.10/page.
Special
Discounts
Vermont
Gallery & Museum Alliance: Library patrons showing
their Richmond Free Library cards receive a 10% discount on admission
to all member institutions of the Vermont Gallery & Museum
Alliance. Member institutions include: Shelburne
Museum, Vermont Folklife Center, Bird of Vermont Museum, Fleming
Museum, Billings Farm and Museum, American Precision Museum and many
others. A full listing of members can be viewed at www.vmga.org.
ECHO
Lake Aquarium and Science Center at the Leahy Center for Lake
Champlain: The library pass
will admit upt to two adults and three children for $2.00 each.
The pass may be borrowed for 3 days. Holds may be placed, but we
cannot reserve specific days.
Community
Room
Our large meeting room is available for
events, parties, classes, concerts, dances, etc. Generally, rates
for using the space are: $25/hour for private functions and
events/classes that charge a fee; private meetings for not for profit
organizations are $15/hour. Events that are free and open to the public
incur no charge. ALL
events must have a Space Use Agreement
form completed and returned to the library to secure the community room.