Library Services
The Union County Library System provides books and materials for information, entertainment, intellectual
development, and enrichment of the people of the community. The library will endeavor to provide the
following services and may expand or delete services due to time, space, funds, and/or participation.
Select, organize and make available books and materials
Provide guidance and assistance to borrowers
Provision of special materials and services for the handicapped
Cooperate with other community agencies and organizations to promote events, programs and activities that
better the community and offer intellectual and/or entertaining ideas, though not at the expense or prejudice
Secure information beyond our own resources when requested, such as using interlibrary loan to allow
access to all available materials (See InterLibrary Loan Policy)
Lend to other libraries upon request
Cooperate with, but not perform the functions of school or other institutional libraries
Provide service during hours that best meet the needs of the community
Provide general computer use and Internet access for members of the community (See Library
Computer/Internet Use Policy for details)
Use publicity to effectively promote library services to all users and potential users
Provide printer and copier services for a small charge (see Copy/Printer Policy)
Initiate programs, classes and exhibits
Periodically review library services being offered
To further meet the needs of our library patrons, Union County Library System will endeavor to provide the
following types of programs on a regular basis.
All programs are subject to change considering time, space, funds and participation.
Story Time – A regularly scheduled program to serve children and parents of the community that
features storytelling, guest readers, crafts, movies and participation games
Lunching with Books – An adult reading group sponsored by the Friends of the Library that features
book reviews by guest speakers
Summer Reading Program – Co-sponsored by the Mississippi Library Commission, this is a summer
program for pre-K-6 grade that includes reading, book reviews, guest speakers, and prizes