Norman Public Library

Norman Essential Information

Frequently Asked Questions - Norman

Last Updated on Thursday, 04 April 2013 10:09

Location:

225 North Webster, Norman OK 73069

 

Contact:

   Main Number 405.701.2600
   Adult & Teen Info 701.2620
   Children's Info 701.2630
   Computer Training Center
      701.2696
   Customer Service 701.2601
   Fax 405.701.2608
   Contact Form

 

Library Hours:

   Mon - Thu 9 am - 9 pm
   Fri 9 am - 8 pm
   Sat 9 am - 5 pm
   Sun 1 pm - 6 pm

 

Norman Calendars

   All Events
   Adult Events
   Teen Events
   Children Events
   Computer Classes

Meeting Room Request Calendar

Frequently Asked Questions: Norman Public Library

How do I use the Norman Book Box?

Frequently Asked Questions - Norman

Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 August 2011 15:50

The Pioneer Library System is now offering more locations for you to pick up library materials.  If you are out shopping at the Sooner Mall or visiting the B&B Country Store, you can pick up your requested materials from the new book boxes.  Using the book boxes is very easy and fast.

Selecting Book Box Location

1. Find the material you want in the catalog
2. Click the "place a hold" button
      -If not already logged in, log in with 14 digit library card number and  4 digit pin number
3. Select a location to pick up materials
      -B&B Country Store book box
      -Sooner Mall book box (located near the family seating South of Old Navy)
4. Write a short comment if necessary
5. Click "Request" button to finalize
6. Click "Return to Searching" or "Logout and Return" to go back to the catalog to continue browsing

You will be notified by phone, email, or traditional mail when your hold is available for pick-up.
     -Wait until AFTER noon to pick up materials
     -If checking status online:
          -"on hold shelf" means item will be delivered the next day
          -"checked out" means item is at the book box
     -Items are checked out to patron the day it is placed in book box
     - Please pick up items within a week

Picking Up Materials at Book Box

1. Type in the last 7 digits of your library card number.
2. Box will pop open and you can receive materials

Returning Materials
The book boxes are pickup locations only.  Bookdrops for returning materials are located at both locations:
     -Sooner Mall bookdrops are located outside the North entrance of Sears & inside by Old Navy
     -B&B bookdrop is located in front of store

How do I use the Norman Movie Box?

Frequently Asked Questions - Norman

Last Updated on Thursday, 05 January 2012 14:33

Using Norman's Movie Box is simple!

-You can checkout 4 DVDs at a time (Movie Box movies do not count towards 4 DVD limit)
-The Movie Box will hold DVD reservations for 7 hours until you pick them up at the library.
-DVDs are due back in 7 days

If this is your first time using the Movie Box, you will need to visit the library and login to the Movie Box with your library card number and PIN before logging in online to place a reservation

1. Place DVD on hold

Go to the Pioneer Library System catalog and click on "Movie Box" in the gray bar and select the "Norman Movie Box"
    OR
Go to the Norman Library page on the website and click on the "Norman Movie Box" button

-Log in with your library card number (14 digit number on card) and PIN number (usually last 4 digits of phone number)
-Click "continue" button (green arrow on lower right)
-Select "DVD" or "Blu-ray DVD"
-Choose the genre you want to browse
-Choose a movie
-Click "Continue" button
-Click "Place Reservation" button
-See "Reservation successful!" message
-Click "logout" button or "choose more" to continue browsing

2. Checkout DVD at Movie Box

-Insert library card (on lower right hand side) or type in library card number (required for keychain cards) and PIN number on screen
-Movie is ejected from door above screen
-Receipt is printed from opening on upper right hand side

3. Return DVD to Movie Box (if DVD is damaged, return to circulation desk)

-library card number and pin are required for return
-Be sure to insert movie with barcode side facing upward

*If you have problems with Movie Box, go to the Circulation Desk for assistance*

Joining the Norman Friends Group

Frequently Asked Questions - Norman

Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 April 2013 10:48

About the Norman Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Norman Library support the work of the Library through advocacy, financial assistance, volunteering, special projects and staff development.

Contact

President: Jaci Williams  at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Membership Chair: Katherine Brooks at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Book Sales

Chairs of Sales: Simm and Lori Rudnick at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Annual four-day sale last weekend of October
• Romance Sale in February
• Better Books Sale in May
• Cookbook Sale in July

Donations

Accepted donations include current books in good shape, multimedia and current year magazines; periodicals and reference materials are not accepted.

Donations may be delivered directly to the Friends of the Norman Library Sorting Center, located at 226 W. Gray Street, across the street directly South of the Norman Public Library.

Beginning 10 a.m. Jan. 3, 2012, volunteers are available to receive donations at the Sorting Center

Regular donation hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Sorting Center is located on the East side of the building and has grey double doors.

Those with donations are asked to take them to the Sorting Center instead of the Norman Public Library. After-hours and large donations may be arranged through the Friends by e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Newsletter & Membership Form

• Most recent FONL Newsletter
• Membership Form

Computer Training Center Schedules

Frequently Asked Questions - Norman

Last Updated on Monday, 27 July 2009 09:26

The Norman Public Library Computer Training Center (CTC) offers free computer courses on a regular basis. So whether you are young or old and need to learn for the first time or as a refresher the Norman CTC has something for you.

You can visit the Norman page to find out more or click here to view the current class schedule.

---

If you have recently taken a computer class be sure to fill out our online evaluation form.

When is the book sale?

Frequently Asked Questions - Norman

Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 December 2007 15:49

The Norman Friends of the Library hold their Annual Book Sale over a four-day period in late October, from Friday night to Monday night.

There is a Romance Book Sale in February, a Better Books Sale in May and an annual Cookbook Sale in July.

Money earned from the sales goes to the Norman Public Library for the purchase of new books and materials, Library festivals and programs, staff continuing education and support of the Norman Children's Department annual Summer Reading Program.