Borrowing & fines
. Library Cards
- Persons registering for a card must provide proof of address.
- Library cards are issued free of charge to those persons aged four years or older.
The Friends of the Library meet several times per year. Membership runs July 1st through June 30th.
Membership dues:
The Friends fundraisers include $1 bag Used Book Sale which goes on year round.
Silent Auction which runs the Monday after Thanksgiving for a two-week period.
Using the library’s computers means agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Library. The use of public computers is either on a first-come, first-serve basis, or by same-day reservation. Adult and children age 13-17 years are limited to one hour per day unless their work deals in valid research; additional time can be obtained at the circulation desk. Children ages 5-8 years needing usage of the computers for school work may use the Library’s computer ONLY with direct parental supervision.
A. Forest-Jackson Public Library Meeting Room Policy
[IN-LIBRARY USE ONLY] Trace your genealogy using historical records. U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.
Search records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research.
Electronic books of American and English literature: poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible.
Access biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines.
Boost your business knowledge by researching company and industry profiles, country and market research reports, and magazine articles.