Books, DVDs, Audiobooks, e-Books and more!
Over 150,000 items are available, including books, audiobooks, large print books, DVDs, and CDs. Also available are more than 52,000 downloadable eBooks audio books. Through LINKcat, over 800,000 additional titles are available. Additionally, we have many databases available for our cardholders.
Chromebooks
Chromebooks are basic notebook computers that can be checked out for two weeks from the at the 2nd-floor Reference Desk at the Stevens Point Branch and from the Check Out Desk at the Plover Branch.
Magazines & Newspapers
Magazines covering many areas of interest are available at all locations. Several state and national newspapers are available at the Stevens Point Branch.
Audiovisual Equipment
Projectors for film, computers, and documents are available at the Stevens Point Branch. The Plover and Rosholt Branches also house a multimedia projector.
Internet Access
Public Internet workstations, Wi-Fi access, and printing are available at all locations.
Technology Help
The library offers one-on-one technology assistance to its patrons on a variety of topics. We do strongly suggest calling to set up a day and time to assure our ability to help.
Homebound Service
The library will send materials to those unable to visit the library in person. For more information call 715-346-1298.
Copying & Scanning
Black and White photocopying is available at all locations, and a Color copier is available at the Stevens Point Branch.
Color printers are available at all branches. Faxing services are available at the Rosholt and Almond Branches.
Document and microfilm scanners are available at the Stevens Point Branch.
Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms are available at the Stevens Point, Plover, and Rosholt Branches. Stevens Point meeting rooms can be reserved online.
To reserve a Plover Branch meeting room, call the Plover Branch at 715-341-4007.
To reserve a Rosholt Branch meeting room, call the Rosholt Branch at 715-677-4512.
Inter-Library Loan Service
Materials not owned locally (on LINKcat) 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 through 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 located at senior citizen centers and housing units throughout the county are maintained by Outreach Services. Youth library collections (PCPL Pop-Ups) located at the Health and Human Services Building and laundromats throughout the county are also maintained by Outreach Services. Special materials for teachers, home-schooling parents, and daycare providers are available in the Youth Services Department at the Stevens Point Branch.
Business Materials
The Main Library in downtown Stevens Point has useful sources of business information, including Barron’s, Value Line, and A to Z Databases.
Jobs and Careers
Resources for job seekers including computers, pamphlets, books, and technology assistance are available through our 2nd-floor Reference Desk at the Stevens Point Branch.
Genealogy / Local History
Genealogy and local history resources, including historic newspapers, yearbooks, family histories, and city directories are available at the 2nd-floor Reference Desk at the Stevens Point Branch.
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!