Phone (231)331-4318 E-mail aldenlib@torchlake.com
Welcome to the Alden District Library!
At Alden District Library, we are able to offer friendly, small-town service while providing world-wide resources. Our collection includes a great selection of bestsellers, both fiction and non-fiction; videos in DVD and VHS formats; audio CDs and cassettes; music CDs; large print, children's and young adult books; and magazines.
Seven laptops and four desktops provide free public Internet access. For wireless Internet access, ask for the password at the checkout desk. Our online catalog can be accessed by the link at left.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Alden District Library is to provide quality materials and services that fulfill the educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful and businesslike.
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We now feature free copying and FAXing of resumes and encourage the public to use the many Microsoft Business templates on our computers.
Reserve Books Here!
Click “Account” and follow the directions.
GET A LIBRARY CARD
Stop at our circulation desk and make your request. Your card is free if you live in Helena or Custer Townships, have a library card from another Michigan library that participates in the Michicard program, or are a member of Alden District Library's Friends of the Library. If not, the non-district usage fee is $5 for individuals and $10 for families per year.
Item Circulation Fines
Books 3 weeks $.05/day*
Audio CDs & cassettes 2 weeks $.10/day*
Videos (DVD & VHS) 1 week $.25/day*
*excluding Sundays and holidays
If there is a waiting list for a book, we ask that you keep the item for a week to 10 days, depending on the size of the book and the list.
Patrons that owe $5.00 or more may not check out more items until the balance is below that amount.
