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1. Does the library have a meeting room for public use?

The library has one meeting room that can be used by groups for meetings that are open to the public and free of charge. Reservations for the room must be made in advance. A copy of the complete Meeting Room Policy and the Facility Reservation Form are available at the front desk or on the library's website.

2. Does the library have any materials for genealogists?

The library has cemetery records for 31 local cemeteries, digital access to the the Whitewater Register and two defunct Whitewater papers, the Whitewater Gazette and the Whitewater Chronicle and many local and county history books. In addition, the library has a subscription to Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest that is free for library patrons to use at the library.

3. What kinds of children’s activities does the library offer?

A current listing of children’s story times and special events is located on the library website.

4. Does the library have a Friends of the Library group?

Applications to join the Friends of the Library are available at the front desk. Annual membership dues are:

• $5 to be a Patron
• $10 to be a Sponsor
• $25 to be a Sustaining Member
• $100 one-time Lifetime Membership

Volunteer Opportunities

Specific volunteer opportunities are also listed on the form.

5. Does the library have a book sale? When is it?

The Friends of the Library sponsor two annual book sales to raise funds. Check the library's website for dates. 

6. Is there Internet access at the library?

Yes. There are 19 laptops with Internet access available at the library. Patrons who wish to use the computers must sign the Internet Acceptable Use Policy at the library.