• Computers and Internet Access for the Public
• Tours/ Instruction/ School Assignments
• Recommended Reading
• Tax Forms
• Exhibits and Displays
• Coin-Operated Copiers
• Meeting Rooms
• ADA Statement

See Also:

• Genealogy and Local History
• Information Services
• Youth Services

Computers and Access for the Public

The Catawba County Library System has computers with Internet access available for public use at each of its locations. Anyone using or viewing a computer with Internet access must have their library card with them and have signed the library's Internet Use Policy. Parents are required to sign the Internet Use Policy for each child under 18 before the child will be permitted to use or view a computer with Internet access. Visitors to our area may request a two-week guest pass with proof of identification. You may print pages from the Web for $0.10 a page (black and white) or $0.25 a page for color, or you may choose to download information to a floppy disk or CD. You may bring your own disk or CD or purchase either at the library for $1.00.

All computers for public use have the Microsoft Office 2000 suite of software programs. This includes: Microsoft Word 2000, Excel 2000, Publisher 2000, PowerPoint 2000, and Access 2000.

Catawba County Library offers free computer classes on a monthly basis.  A monthly calendar of scheduled classes is available at each of our branches and in our monthly library newsletter. Registration is required and seating is limited. The classes are aimed at adult beginners and are about 1-1/2 hours long. Please call Regina Reitzel at 828-465-7938 for more information. You may also send your question via emailing us here.

Tours and instruction in using library materials, equipment and computers are provided for any age group. We invite you to call and schedule your group at least one week in advance of your requested date. Brief instructions in using the INTERNET are provided on a walk-in basis. Tours of the library or an individual department can be arranged (Genealogy and Local History Department, Information Services Department, and Information Services Department).

Temporary reference shelves will be set up for school assignments when advance notice of class assignments is given to the Information Services Department. We are happy to research the topic and reserve age appropriate materials so that all students have equal access to the available materials. A combination of books, magazine articles, INTERNET sites, and pathfinders will be gathered for the temporary reference shelf. Please call Youth Services, Information Services, or Genealogy and Local History for more information at (828) 465-8665.

All Catawba County Library branches have copies for the current year's Federal and State Tax forms from mid-January through the end of April. Copies of the most commonly used forms are available for free while supplies lasts. Master copies of less common forms are available for photocopying at a charge of 10 cents per page (black & white). Forms may also be found on the Internet.

Catawba County Library System offers displays as a community service for the education and enjoyment of the public. Exhibits and displays are offered at each library location.

Coin operated photocopiers are available at each library location. The charge is 10 cents per page (black & white). Color copiers are not available.

Meeting rooms of various sizes are available for public use by appointment at the Newton, St. Stephens, and Southwest branches. Please contact the branch library directly for booking information.

The Catawba County Library system is in compliance witht the Americians with Disabilities Act (ADA). Interpreters provided for the Hearing Impaired with advance notice.