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Did you know we have . . .

. . . an electronic card catalog? In fact, we share a system with almost 70 libraries in Central Illinois. This shared database of materials allows you access to materials in all of these libraries, and many more besides. Our electronic card catalog is available on the Web. Just click on the Catalog button on the left, or click here. We add new items every month, so be sure to check out our new additions.
. . . a local history room? In this room, located in the basement, you can use materials to aid in genealogical research or learn about the historical events that continue to shape Mattoon and the surrounding area. Please call ahead before visiting to ensure we have the staff available to open the room.

. . . videos in both VHS and DVD formats? Interested in something we do not have? We may be able to obtain it from another library. Ask for assistance or click here to view our online catalog.

. . . a textbook library? Made possible through a donation from Community Unit School District #2, we have an extensive collection of textbooks from each grade in the local school district. If your children forget a book at school, bring them to the library to finish their homework. This is a reference collection, so you can only use the books in the library.

. . . software for children and adults? While not available for checkout, we have several titles to choose from including:

  • Microsoft®Office 2000 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage, Publisher, PhotoDraw).
  • Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia, Encarta® Africana, Encarta® World Atlas, and Streets & Trips.
  • Thomas Register of manufacturers
  • Several Magic School Bus titles.
  • Several Jump Start programs.
  • WinWay® Resume.
  • LEGO® My Style Preschool
  • Reader Rabbit's® Toddler
  • Sesame Street® Reading Basics
  • RollerCoaster Tycoon
  • Airport Tycoon
  • RollerCoaster2 Factory
  • Kid Keys 2.0
  • 3D Dinosaur Adventure
  • Little Bear Toddler
  • Super Duper Music Looper™
  • Many titles for the Apple II computer, and several computers to play on which to play them. Relive your own childhood by sharing the software you used growing up with your own children!
 
This page last updated on February 7, 2008 .
 
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