Computers

All branches offer computers available for public use. 

If you need to print, the cost for a black and white print is $.10 per print or color is available at $.50 per print.

Wireless networks are available to use from your own devices, and we now offer mobile printing. 

 

Copier

All branches have copy machines available for public use, with an option for black and white at $.10 cents per copy or color at $.50 per copy.

 

Interlibrary Loan Requests

If you are looking for materials outside of the RiverShare system, the Scott County Library System provides 6 free Interlibrary Loan requests per patron per year outside of our consortia system. Any requests after 6 are $3 per request. Requests for items not found in the online catalog must go through library staff. Newer items requested may be considered for purchase if requested by an active Scott County cardholder.

 

Library Card

Residents of the Scott County Library System service area are eligible for a library card, valid for 3 years.  Those eligible for a Scott County Library System library card must reside within the unincorporated area of Scott County, Iowa outside the city limits of Bettendorf, Davenport, LeClaire and New Liberty; or within the communities of Blue Grass, Buffalo, Dixon, Donahue, Eldridge, Long Grove, Maysville, McCausland, Panorama Park, Princeton, Riverdale, or Walcott. In addition, full services are provided to all residents of the city of Durant, Iowa. To apply for a library card, you should stop in at one of our branches with a valid id and proof of current address. You may apply here to begin using your temporary card to access eBooks, eAudio, digital magazines, and comics, but you will still need to stop in with a valid id and proof of current address to pick up your physical card. If your library card needs to be renewed, please bring proof of your current address to your preferred branch to renew your card. If you cannot physically make it to the library, we can accept proof of current address submitted electronically to renew your card. Our online catalog and some of the online databases will ask you for your PIN. The PIN is the last four digits of your phone number or your library card. If you need your PIN reset, please contact the library.

When registering for a library card, you may select how you would like to be notified when you put an item on hold and for the reminder notifications.  You can choose phone, SMS, or email. If you wish to check or change your contact information and preference for receiving library notices in your patron account, please visit this link: Scott County Library - Eldridge (polarislibrary.com). If you select SMS, please be aware of these messaging terms and conditions:

1. Scott County Library System will send SMS messages related to customer care and account notifications.

2. Message frequency may vary.

3. Message and data rates may apply.

4. For support, text HELP for assistance or email [email protected] or call us at (563)285-4794.

5. To opt-out, text STOP to cancel, log in to your account to change notice preferences, or speak to a staff member.

6. Failure to receive a library account notice does not waive patron responsibility.

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With your library card, you have access to the RiverShare consortium. You can return books to any RiverShare library in the Iowa Quad Cities or use your card at any of those libraries. You can also order books for pick-up at your local branch or any other convenient RiverShare library. Search in the online catalog to find the item you want. Click the "Place Hold" button. Enter your library card number and PIN (either the last 4 digits of your phone number or your library card). Select your pick-up branch.  Youu will be notified by email, text, or phone call when your item is ready for pick-up.

 

Meeting Rooms

Eldridge, Blue Grass, Princeton and Walcott have meeting rooms available to use. Meeting room facilities are available at no charge to organized community groups, government agencies or nonprofit organizations. For profit organizations, businesses, and private social groups are charged $25 per hour. There are additional fees for usage of our equipment. Please note: rooms are not available for commercial use and cannot be used to sell goods or services.

For more detailed information or for the reservation form to book the meeting room, please see the policy.

There are also two study rooms at the Eldridge Branch, and they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not take reservations for these rooms. 

 

Notary Services

The Scott County Library System does not provide notary services. Please check with your local financial institution.

 

Proctoring Exams

The Eldridge Library will proctor written or online exams with a $10.00 charge for each exam.

Please contact the Eldridge Library at [email protected]  to make an appointment. Arrangements must be made at least one week in advance. Library staff reserves the right to deny requests based on staffing or facility constraints. 

 

Scanning Center

The Eldridge Library has a Scanning Center available by appointment.  You may bring photographs, slides, documents, albums, videos, or cassettes to be digitized.  The Scanning Center is self service, bring a USB drive or hard drive to save the items.  Please call 563-285-4794 to reserve your time.