The Tipton County Public Library is a tax-supported instution under the direction of a seven-member board. The mission of the library is to provide educational opportunities, promote reading, and enhance the cultural climate of Tipton County. Its goals are to provide accurate and timely information, access to current and high demand materials in a variety of formats, equitable delivery of service, an inviting atmosphere, and postive contributions to the quality of life in Tipton County through leadership and service.
Any resident of the County is eligible to use the Library. A library card is issued upon presentation of a standard form of identification with the current address. Priviledeges are continued as long as the borrower complies with Library rules and procedures.
Most services are free of charge. Exceptions are some uses of the meeting room, photocopies, and faxes. Refundable deposits are required for some equipment and for meeting room use.
Library service is available at the Main Library in Tipton, at the Branch in Windfall, and through delivery to the home-bound.
The employees of the Tipton County Public Library are proud of their reputation for fast, friendly service. They enjoy what they do and it shows. Come in and find out for yourself. We're eager to serve you!
Special Events
Throughout the year, the Library plans special events that will entertain and educate you. Some examples are...
Earth Day
Art Display
Quilt Show / Quilting Demonstration
Christmas On Our Corner
Murder At The Library
Winter Reading Program
Adult Spelling Bee
Other Special Events
Information
Our information staff is ready to help you find what you need for business, home-making, leisure, hobbies - you name it! Each day we find information on topics like these...
Entertainment is our middle name. Whatever your favorite pastime is, we can probably offer something to help make it more enjoyable.
Here are some examples...
Videos (VHS and DVD)
Compact Discs
Magazines
Books
Audio Books (Tapes and CDs)
Miscellaneous
And much, much more...
Education
Whether you're pursuing independent learning or looking for materials for term papers and class assignments, you're sure to find what you need at the Library.
We can offer...
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Help Books
Current and Back Issues of Magazines
Electronic Index to Magazines
Newspapers
Educational Videos
Research Assistance
Business Source
Classroom Tours and Assistance with Special Assignments
Coolege Directories
Government Directories
Basic Health Care and Medical Information
Internet Access
Whatever you need to learn about, think first of calling the Library!
Special Services
Best of all are the Special Services you'll find nowhere else. We're proud of the services we offer Tipton County. Come in and find out about...
