Library Services

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Accessibility

Muncie Public Library strives to provide services, collections, and spaces to everyone in a welcoming, accessible environment. To request reasonable accommodations to participate in a program, fill out a Disability Accomodation Request form at least one week in advance.

Ask for Recommendations

Are you in search of your next book or movie? Fill out an Ask for Recommendations form and let us suggest some for you!

Blockbuster Collection

It's a movie lover's lucky day when you check our Blockbuster shelves. This special collection of new releases turns over quickly with three-day loans, no holds, and no renewals.

BookPage

BookPage is an independently published recommendation guide for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres as chosen by BookPage editors. Pick up a free copy at the library or MITSbus station each month while supplies last, or subscribe to the free newsletter.

Custom Collection

Educators, parents, and other individuals can request a custom collection of materials to supplement their lessons based on topics and age levels.

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Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL)

A service of the Indiana State Library, the Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) provides free library service to residents of Indiana who cannot use standard printed materials due to a visual, physical, or reading disability. Muncie Public Library does not administer this service, however our librarians can help eligible individuals apply.

Interlibrary Loan

Thanks to our participation in the Interlibrary Loan Network it is often possible to obtain materials from other libraries. It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks for requested items to arrive. We are not able to Interlibrary Loan items less than six months old.

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Library Card Types

The different types of library card the library offers with information about what you need to get a card.

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Library Catalog

Use the catalog to view the location and availability of items in the library collection. Sign in to your library account to place a hold, view current loans, renew items, pay fees, and more.

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Request Library Materials

Can't find what you're looking for in the MPL catalog? Submit a Materials Request form.

Shared Union Catalog (UCAT)

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Library items owned by Muncie Community Schools, Motivate Our Minds, Burris Laboratory School, and Inspire Academy are in a shared online catalog (union catalog). Materials are shared between partners.

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