My First Library Card Certificates Make your child’s first library card a memorable event. Ask the Library staff to issue a “My First Library Card Certificate” in your child’s name. It comes rolled and tied with a ribbon ready for you to give as a Christmas, Birthday or Get Ready for School gift. Your child presents the certificate to the Library staff member who will issue the card, explain how to borrow books, congratulate your child and sign out their first book! Your child can keep the certificate as a souvenir. Ask the staff for full details. Shut-In Service Members who are unable to come to the library because of age, physical disability or illness can either have a friend or family member pick-up materials for them or arrange to have it delivered by a Library volunteer. Ask the staff for full details. Internet Site The Library hosts the Blind River CAP Site. Four public computers are available for internet access, word processing and downloading. Outside CDs and jump drives are permitted. There is wireless access and limited space for laptop use and charging. Access is on a first-come-first-serve basis or you can call to reserve a one hour session. During high use times of the year one of more workstations may be restricted to ½ hour or less to accommodate all those who need access. Reference The Library staff is available to help answer your questions. Call, access the links on this site or drop in. Most searches are free. Cost of staff time will be charged for lengthy searches. Ask the staff for full details. Interlibrary Loans Library staff will be pleased to request material from other libraries if it is not available in our collection. Some restrictions apply. Ask the staff for full details. Meeting Space Meeting space for small groups is available during Library open hours only. Ask staff for full details. Molly's Room Children love to read and play in Molly’s Room. There are picture and chapter books, 2 Early Literacy computers with educational software, toys, and hours of fun in this bright child friendly space! Literacy skills start very early, so bring your young ones in and get them started. Young Adult Room Material and furniture for Youth, ages 12 to 19 is in their own space. Drop in to do homework, hangout or meet friends. There are a variety of games and activities to help you pass the time. Suggestions for new books, series or events are welcomed. Talk to our staff. Speakers and Events From time-to-time the Library will host a speaker and events of local or general interest. Watch for our fliers, radio spots and community notes in local newspapers. Ancestry.com Research your family history on Ancesterlibrary.com available as the Library free. Ask the staff for full details.