Library Services
Homebound Services
Our homebound service delivers Large Type and regular print books, tapes and other materials to those patrons who are unable to drive due to advanced age, reduced vision or other physical handicap and who do not have ready access to other means of transportation to and from the library in Benton and Franklin Counties.
For more information, please call 509-737-6342
Interlibrary Loan
If we don't have the materials that you need, ask us if we can get them. We will either try to buy it for our collection or borrow it for you from another library through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). You will need to have a valid MCL library card in order for us to borrow materials for you through interlibrary loan. MCL charges a $2 ILL handling fee which is charged to your account when the item is received. Many libraries lend for free but some libraries do charge a borrowing fee. If the material you need can only be borrowed from a library that charges a fee and you choose that option, then you will be required to pay the lending library’s fee plus the MCL $2 ILL handling fee when you receive your item.
Library Tours and Instruction
Individual instruction in the use of the library is available at all branches during library hours.
Group tours and instruction for all from preschool to seniors may be arranged by calling the following:
Kennewick: Tom Moak 509-783-7878
Pasco: Nancy Graf 509-545-1019
Othello: Corinne Field 509-488-9683
West Richland: Kayla Nield 509-967-3191
Meeting Room Use
Mid-Columbia Libraries provides meeting rooms free of charge to the community as a public service. Rooms are subject to availability. The room may not be used for commercial activities and no charges, solicitation for funds or collections may be made during the use of the room. A signed application identifying the group, furnishings and equipment requested must be on file in the library prior to the meeting. Applications may be made in person, by telephone, or in writing. Consult branch for availability.
Microfilm/Microfiche Reader Printer
We have microfilm and microfiche reader printers in our Kennewick and Pasco branches. Print copies are $.20 per page (8½ x 11)page. Reservations are advised.
We have microfiche readers in Kennewick, Pasco and Othello Branches.
If you have questions, please contact the branch reference desk.
Photocopier
Self-service photocopy machines are available in Basin City, Benton City, Connell, Kahlotus, Kennewick, Keewaydin Park, Othello, Pasco, West Benton and West Richland. The cost is $.20 per page.
Contact the library branch check out desk if you have any questions.
Public Computer and Typewriter
Public Computer
IBM compatible computers with Microsoft Office 97 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) are available in Kennewick, Keewaydin Park, Pasco, Othello and West Richland. Reservations are encouraged at Othello and West Richland. Kennewick and Pasco public computers are available on a "first come" basis. Printing is $.20 per page for black and white, $1.25 per page for color.
Typewriter
An electric self-correcting typewriter is available for public use in Kennewick, Keewaydin Park, and Othello.
Staff assistance is limited. Contact appropriate branch for more information.
Reference Services
Mid-Columbia Libraries reference staff serves the public and business communities with a wide variety of reference resources in print and electronic form.
Help with reference questions is available at all branches.
For more information please contact 509-783-7878
Study Rooms
Study rooms are available on a "first come" basis in Kennewick, Keewaydin Park, and Pasco.
Visually-Impaired Services
Mid-Columbia Libraries provides a diverse collection of fiction and non-fiction Large Type books and a large and well utilized " books on tape" collection.
There is a magnifying personal reader available at the Kennewick Branch.
We encourage visually-impaired patrons to contact the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library for further information about services that are available to registered Washington State residents.
Contact the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library 1-800-542-0866, 1-206-464-6930 V/TTY or by e-mail at wtbbl@spl.lib.wa.us.