Books, DVD's, Audio Book, eBooks and more!
Over 150,000 items are available, including books, audio books, large type books, DVDs, and CDs. Also available are more than 52,000 downloadable eBooks audio books. Through LINKcat over 800,000 additional titles are available.
Laptops & Tablets
Laptops are available for in-house use at the Stevens Point, Plover, and Rosholt libraries. A tablet and a Chromebook can be checked out for two weeks from the Check Out Desk at the Stevens Point Branch.
Magazines & Newspapers
Magazines covering many areas of interest are available at all locations. Several state and national newspapers are available at the Main Library.
Audiovisual Equipment
Projectors for film, computer and documents are available at the Main Library. Rosholt also houses a multi-media projector. Some equipment may be borrowed for a small service fee.
Internet Access
Public Internet workstations, Wi-Fi access and printing are available at all locations. Computers may be reserved online.
Technology Help
The library offers one-on-one technology assistance to its patrons on a variety of topics.
Homebound Service
The library will send materials to those unable to use the library. For more information call 715-346-1298.
Photocopy, Faxing & Scanning
Black and White photocopying is available at all locations and a color copier is available at the Main Library. Color printers are available at some branches (please contact the branch you would like to use to see if they have that capability). Faxing services are available at all locations except for Plover. Several document and microfilm scanners are available at the Main Library.
Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms are available at the Main Library and the Plover Branch. Main Library meeting rooms can be reserved online.
To reserve a Plover Branch meeting room, call the Plover Branch, 715-341-4007.
To reserve a Rosholt Branch meeting room, call the Rosholt Branch, 715-677-4512.
Interlibrary Loan Service
Materials not owned locally may be borrowed from other libraries. Use the online request form or call 715-346-1548.
Reference Service
Reference service is available at the Main Library, by calling 715-346-1548 or email.
Online Reference and Research
Magazine & newspaper articles, literary criticism, business information, car repair information and language learning are available online with your Portage County Public Library card number.
Outreach Collections
Library collections are maintained at senior citizen centers and housing units throughout the county. Special materials for teachers, home-schooling parents, and daycare providers are available in the Youth Services Department at the Main Library.
Business Materials
The Main Library in downtown Stevens Point has useful sources of business information, including Barron’s, Value Line, and AtoZ databases.
Jobs and Careers
Resources for job seekers including computers, pamphlets, books and technology assistance.
Genealogy / Local History
Genealogy and local history resources, including historic newspapers, yearbooks and city directories are available at the Main Library.
Book Discussions & Events
The Library offers book discussion groups on a regular basis.
Favorite Authors Club
Don't miss another new title from your favorite authors! Join our Favorite Authors Club, and we will reserve all their newest books for you!