What can you do with RML?

Books

We offer numerous types of  material including: books, magazines, board games, and more. These items may be checked out for a 3 week period.
You may access your account online to view what you have out, renew your books or place a hold.

Digital Databases

We have numerous databases available for your use. eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines can be checked out using Libby app. Access World News can be used to read online numerous newspapers and news sources. Kanopy can be used to stream movies, documentaries and more. The Merck manual may be used for medical information and pet medical information.

Movies

We carry both regular DVDs and Blu-rays; they check out for one week.
[50¢ per day late fee charge].
 

Music CDs

We have a collection of musical CDs available for check out. Patrons are limited to 5 cds at one time.

Interlibrary Loan Program

MeL is the Michigan Electronic Library System. It is the interloan system operated by the state that allows access to almost every library in the state--public, private and universities! If we do not own an item you want, you can request it through MeL. You can request the item yourself or contact us.
You must be a resident of Richland Township or a contracted township to use this service.

Faxing

We do provide faxing for a fee:
Coversheet is free
1 page is $1
2-10 pages is $2
11+ pages is $5

Internet Access

We have five unfiltered computers for use by patrons over 18 and four that are filtered for those under 18. These computers are available to the public as an informational and educational resource. Speak to the circulation desk about using computers.
Wi-Fi: unfiltered wireless internet is available to those 18 and older. You will need to ask at the desk for the password to log on. Anyone under 18 must be with a parent to receive the password.

Printing/Copying

Printing is available to all patrons through our computers.
Pricing: 3 Free Sheets of paper
10¢ every sheet after
Copying is done through our copy machine
Pricing: 10¢ for regular sheets
15¢ for legal and ledger sheets
25¢ for color copies
[All Printing through computer is in Black and White]
[Wireless Printing through copy machine available including option of color>]

Scanning

Scanning is free of charge
Formats available: PDF & JPEG
[FLASHDRIVE or EMAIL ADDRESS required]

Story Time

For ages 2 to 5 years old.
During this hour children listen to stories, do finger plays, sing songs and make crafts.
Meets every Tuesday (late Sept-mid May) from 10:30am-11:30am

Jam and Play

For ages birth to 5 years old. Parents/guardians stay and socialize, sing, and play all while learning.
Meets every Friday (late Sept-mid May) from 10:00am-11:30am

Fall Book Sale

We feature an annual book sale in September. Donations are accepted in August when library announces they accept them and if the materials are in good, usable condition.
[We do not accept text books, old encyclopedias, Readers Digest Condensed version books, magazines, cassettes, or VHS.]

Friends of the Library

The Friends is a group of volunteers who work to support the library by funding programs. They have an annual meeting every year to plan their year of events. They hold bake sales, book sales and other fundraisers. 
Dues are just a $1.00 per year plus any time you are willing to volunteer.