Services
Reading Rewards Program
Every adult or young adult who turns in five brief reviews of books they like for the "Patron Recommendations" section in the library will be presented with a hardcover Book Lover's Diary. Library patrons who submit a list of 50 books they have read will receive a gold library card. Library patrons who submit a list of 100 books they have read will receive a platinum library card.
The Reading Rewards program was created to promote reading among all ages and to help celebrate the many ways reading improves lives through emotional enrichment, education and community.
Welcome to eBooks!
Clive Public Library has made it possible to access a wide range of
research, reference and reading materials online. eBooks are easy to
use. They are accessible from any location -- the library, home or
office. Searching them is fast and efficient. Stop by the library to
open an account then use Clive Public Library's collection of electronic
books from home, office or wherever you have Internet access.
Login with your username and password.
Mail-A-Book Service
Customers who do not wish to come to the library to pick up an interlibrary loan or reserve an item may choose instead to have these items mailed to their home or workplace for $3.00. Customers who choose the Mail A Book service may pay for the service in advance if they are in the library or have it billed to their accounts. Charges will not be placed on an account that has a balance over $5.00.
Library Cards
There is no charge for a library card. Any citizen of Iowa is eligible to apply for a card. Current identification and proof of address is necessary to receive a card. There is a $1.00 charge to replace a lost or stolen library card.
Late Fees
Late fees for library materials are $ .15 per day.
Other Library Fees
- Photocopy and printer charges are $ .10 per page, except color printing, which is $1.00.
- Diskettes are $ .50 each.
- Headphones are $8.00 each. (Patrons may purchase a set or bring their own.)
- Faxing charges are $1.00 per page to send or receive.
Processing charges for lost or damaged materials are assessed as follows:
- Paperbacks from paperback collection $2.50
- Children's board books, magazines and newspapers $2.50
- Books, magazines and newspapers $10.00
- Video and audio materials $10.00
- Delinquent account referred to collection agencies $15.00
Information Databases
The following databases are available to Clive Library cardholders.
The SILO Locator
The SILO Locator - Search for items in other libraries using the SILO Locator, a statewide union catalog. It represents the holdings of 700 Iowa libraries and contains 2.2 million titles.
Magazine and Newspaper Indexes
EbscoHost - Search numerous databases that cover a wide range of topics and which contain full-text articles, citations, and abstracts from sources such as newspapers, periodicals and newswires.
Encyclopedia
World Book Online - Search World Book Online Global edition plus World Book Research Libraries: U.S. History and Political Science and Law
Automobile Repair
Chilton Auto Repair-Search for accurate, complete and detailed repair information on your car, truck, van or SUV.
Readers' Guidance
NoveList - Find information on authors and books, browse lists of recommended reading and award-winning books, and find new books to read by describing plots that interest you.
Children's Resources
Searchasaurus - Access a general children's encyclopedia, an animal encyclopedia, a dictionary, a picture resource and Primary Search® that contains full text for more than 60 popular, elementary school magazines.