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The Library's resources and services include a circulating book collection in English and other languages of over 300,000 volumes; newspapers and magazines; adult reference and information services, Internet access; audio-visual materials; a large genealogy collection; and programs for children, young adults and adults.
Adult Reference
The Reference and Adult Information Services Program is designed to assist Library users who are 13 years of age and older in the use of the Library's resources for recreational, educational, business and/or personal needs. Research assistance and information services are provided by utilizing the library's collection of reference books, indexes, pamphlets, documents, magazines and other periodicals, and electronic information resources, including the Internet.
Services provided include: retrieval of information for patrons; assistance and instruction in the use of the online public access catalog and other electronic resources; assistance in locating specific information; and introducing patrons to specific reference tools and their use.
Reference staff also assist the public in the use of the Library's Genealogy Collection, which contains over 3,000 books, microfiche, microfilm, periodicals and computerized databases
Children's Services
The Youth Services Program introduces children to the functions, activities, and purposes of the Public Library. It promotes the use of the library (both educational and recreational) through public contact, brochures, booklist, monthly calendars, displays, and programs for children.
The Youth Services staff selects children's books and materials, as well as fiction for young adults. Staff develops and presents programs such as Preschool and Toddler story times, programs for visiting classes, outreach to Pomona schools, special holiday programs, seasonal reading programs, tours, film programs, and library instruction. Staff coordinates the use of volunteers for children's programs.
Internet & Public Access Computing
Personal computing workstations, complete with Internet access, word processing and spread sheet programs, and a variety of educational, informational, and entertainment software programs, are available in the Children's and Adult Reference areas of the Library. These workstations are available without charge for use by Pomona Public Library Card holders only.
Single-sided black and white printing is available as well as black and white photocopying for a fee of 15 cents per page.
The library also offers a standalone document scanner for public use.
Services for Teachers - Class Visits to the Library
The Pomona Public Library welcomes Pomona classes to visit the library. Class visits (grades K-6) last 30-45 minutes and may be scheduled as often as once a month, work schedules permitting. The visit may include storytelling, book talks, library use instruction, assistance with research projects and a tour of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Children's Room.
Class visits must be scheduled in advance. Teachers may come to the Children's Desk or call (909) 620-2043 ext 2730 to schedule or cancel visits. To insure a successful visit, please specify what you would like your program to include. Please provide relevant information, such as your students reading/interest level or if they have limited English fluency.
Library tours may be scheduled for parents, as well as children. Be sure to indicate if you wish the tour to be conducted in Spanish.
Librarian Visits to the Classroom
A Children's Librarian will visit your Pomona classroom once a year and present a 30-minute program, as work schedules permit.
Borrowing Books
Library cards are free to Pomona residents and teachers in the Pomona Unified School District with current CTA card or letter from the principal on school letterhead. Children under age 14 must have their library card application signed by a parent. Library card applications may be picked up from the Circulation Desk or copied off the Pomona Public Library website. Teachers may bring in their students completed library card applications. Please allow a week for your class's applications to be processed.
All library card-holders may borrow up to 30 items at one time. Most materials may be checked out for three weeks and renewed for an additional loan period by phone (620-2043 ext. 2720) or on the Library website, provided they are not long overdue or reserved by another person.
Teachers are encouraged to call to discuss future classroom assignments. Please assign flexible topics so that we have enough materials for your students. The Children's Librarians will gather together books on a requested subject. Please allow two days before the time you want to pick them up.
A valid library card is required to use the computers. Please do not assign a specific website, unless you have verified that it is available on the Children's Room Internet Computers.
Passport Acceptance
The City of Pomona will soon be offering Passport Acceptance services. For details and updates, visit our Passport Acceptance page.