Author: bambi

Crawford County Library
Branches

Main Branch
Devereaux Memorial
Library
201 Plum Street
Grayling, Michigan 49738
Phone: 1-989-348-9214 Fax: 1-989-348-9294
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Frederic Community
Library
6470 Manistee Street, Suite B
Frederic, Michigan 49733
Phone: 1-989-348-4067 Fax: 1-989-344-0224
Monday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
*Libraries may close at any time due to inclement weather.

Donations
The library and Friends of Crawford County Library accept year round donations of clean, saleable items. Not accepted: cassettes, encyclopedias, magazines, or textbooks. Book sale proceeds are used to help fund Crawford County Library programs, resources, and services. Use or sale of donated items is at the library’s discretion.
Memorial and Tributary Donations
Monetary donations may be made in memory or honor of individuals towards the purchase of a book for $15.00. An acknowledgement will be sent, and a commemorative plate will be displayed inside the book. Inscribed bricks may be purchased to be placed in the Ed Parks Reading garden for a cost of $100.00. Information is available at the circulation desk or by calling 989-348-9214.

Crawford County Library Staff Directory
While Crawford County Library staff are each generally able to help with any requests for information you may have, sometimes more specific assistance is needed.
Circulation and Reference:
Barb, Bill, Karyn, Katrina, Lorena, Mary, Mary Jane, Rebekka, Rob
Programming:
Barb, Mary Jane, Sherry
Genealogy and Archives: Rob Computer and eReader Support:
Karyn, Katrina
Security: Bob
Administrative Assistants: Mary Kay and JoAnn
Library Director: Connie

Crawford County Library Mission Statement:
“To be a resource and facilitator
for intellectual and cultural
growth and lifelong learning.”

How are we doing? Occasionally, Crawford County Library offers a chance to provide feedback on our facilities, resources, and services. Check out our website and like us on Facebook for the latest information and links.
Your thoughts and ideas are important to us!

Crawford County Library

201 Plum Street
Grayling, Michigan 49738
1(989) 348-9214

www.crawfordco.lib.mi.us www.facebook.com/crawfordcountylibrary

About The library

Both Crawford County Library branches offer a wide variety of items for checkout including: Nonfiction, Fiction, Children’s, Young Adult, Reference, CD Books, and Downloadable Audio and eBooks.
Most items check out for 4 weeks, with the exception of new releases for 2 weeks, and DVDs and magazines for 1 week. There is a checkout limit of 5 DVDs at any one time and an overall limit of 25 items.
Overdue fees are 10¢ per item, per day, with a $5 cap per item. Lost items are charged full replacement cost.
In general, checkouts may be renewed twice either by phone, in person, or at our website with library card barcode and PIN, unless reserved for another patron. Interlibrary loans may be subject to different rules.
Crawford County Library policy prohibits anyone from using another’s library card for any service, Please remember to bring your card or ID. Patron information must be updated once per year.

Interlibrary Loans Crawford County Library participates in the statewide borrowing system established by the Library of Michigan. We make every effort to locate items not currently on our shelves and have them sent to your preferred library branch. Call, stop in, or go to www.crawfordco.lib.mi.us and click the Online Catalog link to place holds. You will be notified via phone, email, or text when your item is available for pick up. Please reserve items from this catalog before checking the Michigan eLibrary for availability.
Programs Crawford County Library offers many programs throughout the year for children, adults, and families, including outreach programs to childcare, educational, and adult residency establishments. These programs are generally free of charge. Some regular programs include:
CCLS Book Club (last Tues. each month at 5pm)
Story Hour (every Wed. at 11:15am)
Sit and Knit (first Thurs. at 10am and second Tues. at 5pm each month)
Program info is available at our website, on Facebook, and in printed calendar form at each library branch.

MeL is the Michigan eLibrary, a 24/7 online library for Michigan residents.
MeL.org databases allow instant access to full-text articles, practice tests, tutorials, and other incredible resources for children and adults. Try it today!
MeL Cat (Catalog) allows patrons to order books, audios, music, and movies from across the state to be conveniently delivered to your home library. These items must be renewed at MeL.org.

Downloadable Audiobooks and eBooks http://gldl.lib.overdrive.com
Use your library card numbers to download books! See website for help and details.

Griffith & Wright Memorial Fly Fishing Collection
In the heart of fly fishing country, between the “Sister Rivers,” the Devereaux Memorial Library has established one of the nation’s largest specialty collections dedicated to fly fishing, boasting a variety of literature for all levels of enthusiasts. The generosity of Michigan Chapters of Trout Unlimited, families, and individuals, continues to expand the collection to include more than 1,500 volumes, many of which are rare and unique. Most items are available for checkout while certain volumes must remain in-house.

General Services
Black and white copies/prints: .25 cents
Color copies/prints: $1.25 per page
Fax services: $1.00 per page
Lamination: $1.00 per foot
Technology Free wifi and computers with broadband internet access are available for public use. Computers automatically shut off five minutes before closing time so be sure to save your work to a flash drive, disc, or cloud.
Wireless printing is available with compatible devices.
Ereaders with multiple pre-loaded titles are available for 2 week checkout. Ask at the Devereaux Memorial Library circulation desk.
Younger patrons may enjoy our children’s computers or teen and tween laptop gaming area.
Genealogy/Historical Reference
Contact us with genealogy or Crawford County history questions and our archive staff will be happy to help. Some available resources:
Microfilm and digitized copies of the Crawford County Avalanche with birth, marriage, and death records on card file at Devereaux Memorial Library
Ancestry.com Library Edition available on patron computers and via wireless connection
Area plat books, yearbooks, files on local historical places and people, and a Michigan book section
Genealogy Group meets every Monday at 9 a.m. at Devereaux Memorial Library

Need basic one-on-one computer or ereader help? Call 989-348-9214 to make an appointment on Thursdays and Fridays at Devereaux Memorial Library. (Other times may be available.)