Services

Many different types of materials are available for checkout at the library:

• Books
• Large print books
• Magazines
• DVDs & videos
• Music CDs
• Books on CD, cassette, and MP3
• Paperbacks

Fax service, a public copier, and tax forms also available.

If an item you want is not in the Lewis & Clark catalog stop by or call the circulation desk to complete an interlibrary loan request.  We will try and obtain the item through a statewide and/or nationwide search.  There is no charge for this service.

The library has an eight station computer training room available for groups and small businesses to use to update their staff and clients on computer applications.  Reservations are required. Contact the library for more information.

A youth services librarian is available in the children's section of the library to offer assistance and guidance to children and parents.

The children's section also houses several special collections of materials to assist the young reader.

Be sure and check the calendar for children's and teen programming, as well as storytime hours.

Assignment Alert!--A cooperative initiative for O'Fallon teachers to notify the library about upcoming assignments.  The library will be prepared with supplemental materials for students using the library to complete assignments.  Teachers please fax or email youthservices@ofallonlibrary.org information about the upcoming assignment or complete this form.

Special Delivery Bags-- Need something for children while they are sick or visiting?  Let us create a personalized bag of fun with books, movies, and activity sheets!  To request a bag, fill out our Special Delivery Bag form, call the library at 632-3783, or send us an email at youthservices@ofallonlibrary.org.  Give us 24 hours to put your bag together & we'll contact you when it is ready.  All materials are due back 3 weeks from checkout.  This service is available to O'Fallon Public Library patrons only.

Pay fines online using Illinois e-pay!  Please read instructions before proceeding.

The Library now has a collection of online resources available to help you with your job search!   Eight computers in the training lab are now available for those seeking employment from 9am-4pm Mon.-Fri. & on Sat. & Sun. during regular library hours (except when lab is used for scheduled classes) and each computer has the following resources available:

• Career Transitions, an online career guidance center that walks users through the job-search process from beginning to end is now available!  It brings together all the tools needed to explore and take the leap to a new career. Career Transitions employs a step-by-step approach to help people: 1) explore new career possibilities; 2) assess their interests and experience; 3) identify ways to improve their prospects, including networking and education; 4) prepare for a job search; and 5) search and apply for jobs.  (This database can also be accessed from your home computer if you have an O'Fallon Library card.)
• Vocations, Careers, and Technical Education Database, a collection of online journals that will help with career choices
• St. Louis area job websites
• National and International job websites
• Veterans Employment & Training service website
• Illinois Skills Match website
• Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) website
• State of Illinois Employment Opportunities website
• Microsoft Office Word 2007 resume and cover letter templates

No reservations are required, computers are available on a first come, first served basis.  The computer lab is located on the second floor of the library, just stop at the reference desk.  For more information contact Jamie Doil at the library.

Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday  9am-5pm
Saturday  9am-4pm
Sunday  1pm-5pm

Note:  Library hours are subject to change and the library may close due to severe inclement weather or other unforseen emergencies.