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SERVICES

FAQ

LIBRARY CARDS
& GENERAL
INFORMATION

 

Help! Questions about library services are only a conversation away.  We’re happy to help: call, email or stop in!


REGISTER FOR A LIBRARY CARD

Register for a Library Card:  https://catalog.oslri.net/application


REGISTER FOR TEXT MESSAGE NOTIFICATIONS

 With the library’s Shoutbomb text messaging service, you can use your mobile phone to:

  1.   Receive text notices about holds that are available, items that are due soon, and overdue items

  2.   Send a text to renew an item (if item is eligible for renewal)  

The library does not charge a fee for this service.  Your mobile plan’s regular text messaging rates apply and must be able to text an email address.

http://www.oslri.org/text-alerts
 

PHOTOCOPIES

  1. Library staff is available to make copies

  2. Our main copier has black & white, color, two-sided, and enlargement/reduction capabilities

  3. Copies are $.15 per copy for black & white and $.25 for color copies.  Two-sided copies are 2 X the fee.

 

FAXES/SCANS

  1. Fax service to and from the library is available. Both outgoing and incoming faxes are $1.00 per page.            

  2. Staff is available to scan items to a USB drive. Alternatively, USB drives are available for purchase for $5.

AFTER HOURS

  • Louttit closed? Ask a Librarian is available for extended hours from AskRI.org:

  • Text:  401-608-1275 (1ASK)

  • Chat:  askri.org/chat-2/

  • Email: askref@askri.org.

Internet/comps

INTERNET/ COMPUTERS

WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS

Public wireless service is available throughout the library, the Community Center, playground and some areas of the parking lot.

PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS

  1. We have four public access computer stations in the Adult Reading Room. There is a 60-minute time limit for computer use.

  2.  All computers are networked to our Savin Printer/Copier in the circulation area. Pick up your printing there: black and white is 15 cents and color is 25 cents per page.

 

KINDLE

The library has 2 Kindles which circulate for 21 days. Find a title that’s only available as an e-book? Ask us about it — we’ll purchase up to six books per patron per year, download them, and check out the Kindle for you to borrow for three weeks. This service is for West Greenwich residents only. 
 

TECH HELP

Call or email the library to make an appointment for one-on-one tech assistance!

 

More info

MORE INFO

STAMPS

One or a book, we’re happy to share what we have on-hand with you at the USPS price.

 

NOTARY

We have a Notary Public on staff. Call or email Stephanie to make an appointment. 

SUGGEST AN ITEM FOR THE COLLECTION

Share your ideas for new books, books on CD, DVDs, Blu-rays, or a magazine subscription here. Do you have an idea for a program or class you’d like to see offered? Let us know: louttitlibrary@gmail.com

 

DONATION POLICY

Please call or email the Library for more information.

 

TALKING BOOKS PLUS

Talking Books Plus is a program of the Rhode Island Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. It provides library services free of charge to anyone in Rhode Island who is unable to read standard print material because of a temporary or permanent visual or physical handicap. The program is part of the National Library Service network which provides free digital books and equipment to eligible residents and agencies. The Talking Books Plus program is administered by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services.  Information on eligibility and enrollment may be found at: http://www.olis.ri.gov/tbp/aboutus.php

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