Due to possible Covid exposure of one of our library employees, the library will be closed until further notice
until all is clear.
We’re sorry for the inconvenience.

Morton County Library
will move into phase 2 of reopening on Monday, July 6th

Morton County Library will move into phase 2 and be opening to our patron’s by appointment. To make the transition easier, please read and observe the following regulations.

1. Call and make appointment with library staff. (620) 697-2025
2. Knock on door when you arrive for your appointment.
3. Returned books must be dropped in the outside book drop.
4. Masks are required and available free of charge at the front door.
5. If a patron chooses not to wear a mask they will have to use curbside pickup only.
6. Hand Sanitizer is available at the front door (Please use when entering and Exiting)
7. Maintain a 6ft social distance.
8. 30-Minute time limits for checkout and computer use.
9. Please select items and be respectful of our time limits.
10. Use the sanitizing bins at the tables for any items you have touched but do not check out.
11. No public restrooms, water fountains, or phones at this time.
12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Morton County Library
will be closed
Friday, July 3rd
In observance of Independence Day

Starts Wed. May 27th@ 10:00 AM

Hours for Curbside:
Mon: 10am-12pm, 2pm-3pm, and 4:30pm-5:30pm
Tue: 10am-12pm and 2pm-3pm
Wed. 10am-12pm and (2pm-3pm SUMMER READING PICKUP)
Thur. 10am-12pm and 2pm-3pm
Fri: 10am-12pm

How Curbside works

1. Call the library for your list of titles and pickup time at (620) 697-2025
2. Your pickup time has a 15-minute window to pick up items. If items are not picked up in the allotted time a new pickup time will need to be made by calling the library.
3. Picking up your materials. There will be a table at the front door of the library and your materials will be placed on that table in a sack with your name on it. This table is for picking up library items only.
4. If you need assistance with your pickup handicap accommodations will be made upon request in advance.
5. ALL RETURNS WILL BE MADE IN OUTSIDE DROP BOX. DO NOT LEAVE ON THE TABLE OR YOU WILL BE CALLED AND ASK TO COME BACK AND PUT YOUR ITEMS IN BOOK DROP. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF LIBRARY PRIVILEGES.
6. Returned books will be Quarantined for a period of time. They will not be checked in at time of return.
7. No Fines throughout curbside checkout.
8. Checkout is for patrons 16 years and older. All children must check out on their parent’s cards at this time.
9. 10 Item limit (3 DVD only) at this time. We will reevaluate at the end of June.
10. Summer Reading will be a grab and go. It will be every Wed. from 2pm-3pm.

Please contact the State Library if you have any questions or would like assistance with setup or learning to use a system.  With your permission, we can even connect to your computer and help directly.

Needed: a Kansas Library eCard

1. a 6-digit card that is used for all statewide online library access. Password for an eCard is your birthdate in MMDDYYYY format.  It is separate from your local library card number.
2. get a Kansas Library eCard at any public, school, or academic library in Kansas.
3. Don’t have one yet? Kids eBooks do not require a card for most users, or you can use free classic books via Project Gutenberg (ebooks) or LibriVox (audiobooks)

Which services will work on my device or computer? 

The most common app / software versions are below with brief notes. The Instructions & Devices page lets you select a device and see everything you can use for that device (including no-software options, like for ChromeBooks). 

Quick Start Notes with Software & Apps

Visit the Instructions & Devices page if you need expanded instructions or information for other devices.

What is it?

Our only audiobooks service.  Contains mostly fiction, but some popular non-fiction. Books checkout for 21 days, you may have up to 10 at a time.
Register for an account (one time only, proves KS residency to company)

Registration:

1. Go to Library eCard Login above (or http://kslc.org) and sign in with your Kansas Library eCard.
2. Choose the RBdigital Audiobooks Registration link from the Digital Book eLending area.
3. This opens RBdigital’s registration form. 
   • Username: pick something easy to type and remember, do not use spaces.
   • Password: minimum of 7 characters, use letters and numbers.
   • Zip code: please provide a 5-digit zip for statistical purposes.
4. Click the Register button once, and wait until the screen refreshes and is complete.

Help and Questions

1. audiobooks@ks.gov
   
   800-432-3919
   

For a version of these instructions that includes screenshots, click here to access our RBdigital NicheAcademy tutorial.

Text instructions begin with account registration and software setup, then progress through checking out and using a book.   Not sure which version your computer or device is?  See this page.

The State Library has audio books & E-Books you can access from your smart phone or tablet at home.
To find out more, go to https://kslib.info/128/Digital-Book-eLending.
To use these services you will need a Kansas Library E-Card.
If you do not have a card,
Please send your name with middle initial, birthdate, & email address
to ill@mocolib.info.
Have a great day!

The Kansas State Library Card offers much more than audio books and E-Books. To find out more check out the page on our website or our link to the Kansas State Library.

Morton County Library
Will Be Closed
Until further Notice

All Programming and Meeting Room Reservations
Are Cancelled Until Further Notice.
Attention:
Due to the changing information about the COVID-19,
along with recommendations from authorities the library
will be closed until further notice.

We will post updates. You may return items in the drop box.
Any meeting room reservations are cancelled and no new reservations will be taken at this time.

Thank You, Morton County Library Board & Staff

The Morton County Library’s 2nd Annual Pi Day Fundraiser
Thursday, March 12th
at 10:30 a.m. until gone.
Stop by the library for a slice, or a whole pie.
All proceeds benefit the
Children’s Programs.

Morton County Library
will be closed Monday, February 17th
in observance of President’s Day
See you Tuesday!