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FAQs

  • When is the Library open? 
    Hours:
    • Monday - Thursday 9am-7pm
    • Friday 9am - 5pm
    • Saturday 9am - 3pm
    • Sunday 1pm - 5pm 

  • Is the Library closed on holidays? Louisburg Library observes the following annual holidays:
    • New Year's Day
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    • Presidents' Day
    • Easter
    • Memorial Day
    • Juneteenth
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Thanksgiving Day
    • Day after Thanksgiving
    • Christmas Eve
    • Christmas Day

  • How can I give the Library feedback? The Library only gets better through the feedback we receive from the people who use our services. Please let us know your thoughts by filling out our Online Contact Form. 
  • How do I suggest an item for purchase? Are you looking for a book, DVD, CD or other item that the Library doesn't own? The Library accepts suggestions for items that have already been released and are not found in the library catalog. 
    Click Here to fill out and submit the Suggest an Item for Purchase form.

  • How do I get a Library card? All residents of Library District No. 1, Miami County, Kansas can sign up for a Library card free of charge. To get a Library card, you must attach the following documents to the library card application or bring the following to the Library help desk.
    Evidence of Identity, such as:
    • a photo ID issued by a unit of government, organization, school, or employer; or 
    • a Non-Photo ID issued by a unit of government. Examples include a birth certificate, social security card, Native Tribal ID, Medicaid/Medicare card, IRC Face Sheet
    • Patrons under the age of 18 must obtain a parent's or legal guardian's consent. 

  • What is a PIN and how do I get one? A PIN is a four digit personal identification number. It is a security code for using your library card online, and it is necessary to enter when logging into any of our public PCs or your library account online.
    Your default PIN number should be the last 4 digits of the phone number you have on record with the Library.
    If you don't have a PIN, or don't remember what it is, call 913-837-2217 with your Library card number and birth date ready, or come into Louisburg Library with your Library card or valid photo ID.
  • Can I get a Louisburg Library card if I don't live in Louisburg? Yes! You do not have to be a resident of the Library District to get a Library card.

  • How much does it cost to get a Library card? Nothing! Having and using a Louisburg Library card is free service of the Library.

  • How much are overdue and lost item fines? We do not charge fines for overdue items. A replacement cost is placed on a patron's account until the material is returned to the library or paid in full. 

  • What should I do if I lose or damage materials owned by Louisburg Library? Just let us know so that we can order a replacement and make arrangements for the replacement fines on your account.

  • What should I do if I returned a DVD case and forgot to put the DVD in it? Just let us know and return the DVD to the front desk (not the book drop) as soon as you can. Once the DVD itself is returned, the replacement cost will be removed from your account.

  • How do I place an item on hold? If the item you want from the Louisburg Library's collection is checked out, you can claim a spot in line to check out the item by placing a hold. Holds can also be placed on items that are currently available -our staff will locate the item for you and have it waiting for you on the Hold shelf.
    Holds may be placed through our online catalog, through our mobile app or by speaking to a Library staff member. When the item is ready for you to pick up, you will receive a notification based on your account settings. Items not picked up within three days of notification will be reshelved or passed on to a waiting patron. 

  • Items will be automatically renewed twice, unless your item is on hold for another patron or was ordered through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Each auto-renewal gives you an addictional full loan period, and we'll notify you via email of the new, extended due date if you have email notifications in your account settings. If your items do not qualify for auto renewal, call the Library help desk and we may be able to extend your loan period.

  • Can the Library email me when my items are due? Yes! The Library can send you an email (or SMS text message alert, if you prefer) a couple of days before your items are due. You can modify your Contact Preferences by logging into your Library Patron account and updating the "Contact Information and Preferences" section, or by speaking with a Librarian at any time. You can change/update the email address in your patron account at any time.

  • How long do my items check out for (i.e. loan periods)? 
    MOST ITEMS CHECK OUT FOR 3 WEEKS:
    • Books
    • Audiobooks
    • Graphic Novels

  • Does the Library offer test proctoring? Yes! The Louisburg Library provides exam proctoring services in support of lifelong learning goals. This service is provided as a courtesy to patrons.

  • Does the Library have a meeting room I can reserve? Yes! The Library has one conference room for community use. To use the conference room, please make a request using our Conference Room Reservation, which shows room availability in real-time. Your conference room request is pending until you receive confirmation from our staff. If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Library at 913-837-2217.

  • What is the Maker Lab? The Louisburg Library's Maker Lab provides a space with dedicated equipment and software to create, edit, and convert digital media projects including, but not limited to, 3D modeling, Boss Laser Engraving, sewing, and Cricut design. The Maker Lab Closet is located in the Library with staff interaction. For general computing activities such as word processing, web browsing, email, social netwroking, or printing, please use the computers available in the Technology Center or computers located in the Fiction Room of the Library.

  • How do I use the Library public computers? Louisburg Library has computers, laptops, and iPads for public use. All public computers have internet access and the Microsoft Office 365 suite of programs installed. There are two Library computers dedicated to young adults. Any patron with a Library card in good standing may use the public computers, laptops, and iPads. If you do not have a Louisburg Library card, you may acquire a Guest Pass at the Library Help Desk. Library cards and guest passes entitle the cardholder to a 60-minute session of computer use per day. If no one is waiting for a computer when the time is up, the session may be extended.

  • Can I print from the Library public computers? Yes! All public computers at Louisburg Library are connected to a printer. Printing is free of charge. Donations are accepted. When you set a document to print, the print job is sent to the PC Reservation Center. To finish printing your document, you must release the print at the RICOH Copy Machine. Any items you do not select to print will be removed from your print queue.

  • Can I print from my mobile device (laptop, tablet, or smartphone)? Yes, you can print wirelessly from your own mobile device to the Louisburg Library Print Release Station. 

  • Does the Library have color printers or copiers? Yes! We have a RICOH color printer and copier which can print color documents from any public computer in the Library. Printing and copies are free of charge. Donations are accepted.

  • Does the Library have a document scanner I can use? Yes! The Library has a RICOH copier/scanner available to the public. There is no charge to scan and send documents to an email address, Google Docs, or save to a USB flash drive. The machine can print in black and white and send faxes, all at no charge. Donations accepted.

  • Does the Library have a public fax machine? Yes! The Library has a print/scan/fax station with the ability to send faxes worldwide. There is no charge for sending a fax. 

  • Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Frequently Asked Questions: 
    • What is Interlibrary Loan? Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is the process of borrowing materials from libraries across the nation and making those items available for your use. It is used for requesting materials not owned by the Library and that fall outside the scope of our collections. Louisburg Library is pleased to provide this service at no cost to our patrons. 
    • Who can submit an ILL request? Interlibrary Loan service is available to current Louisburg Library patrons in good standing. Your account is in good standing if you do not owe any damaged/lost item fees and do not have any unresolved account issues. Patrons should resolve any outstanding charges on their account before submitting a request. Patrons are allowed up to 10 ILL items at a time.
    • What can I request through ILL? Interlibrary Loan aims to provide access to books, CDs, DVDs, microfilm, journal articles, and other materials that are not available from Louisburg Library. Please search the catalog to confirm that the item is not already owned by Louisburg Library before requesting materials through ILL. Non-circulating items that are owned by Louisburg Library - including reference tools, rare or valuable materials, and more - may not be requested using this service. For some rare or older requested items, the owning Library may specify that they are for use within the Main Library only and cannot be checked out. In the event that your items require In-Library use only, you will be notified by ILL staff first to confirm your agreement to these terms of use.

  • What is the Library of Things (LOT)? Our Library of Things is a group of special collections or useful items, other than books, that are available to be checked out by patrons. LOTs help you save money by avoiding the cost of buying items you only need occasionally. They help reduce waste by keeping items in use instead of throwing them away.  

  • What's in the LOT? There is a lot in the LOT! We have cake pans, a sewing machine, frisbee golf kits, an inflatable screen, board games, outdoor games, tables, chairs, memory assistive devices, medical equipment, a Cricut maker, a digital radon detector, a Blu-Ray/DVD player, and much more. To find out what else we have check out our Library of Things here!

  • How do I check out something from the LOT? Our Library of Things has more than 200 items available for you to use. You can request an item using the MyTurn tool on our website. MyTurn is searchable by name or by looking through our LOT catalog and checking for the availability of the item.
    • First, sign in with your Library card number and pin by clicking "Log In" in the upper right hand corner
    • Next, browse our inventory and find the "Thing" you need. You can browse all items or minimize the search using the checkboxes on the left-hand side of the screen
    • Finally, reserve the item you want for the dates you want it. Each Thing has its own loan period, ranging from a few days to a few weeks. You can even reserve Things for a date in the future!