FAQ

How long does it take to get a library card?

Our Librarian or one of the Friends of the Library will be able to supply you with a new library card the moment you apply and we enter it into the system. Your first Library card is free.  Replacements for lost cards are $5.00. Patrons with addresses in Creek County are eligible to receive a Mounds Public Library card.

Are electronic books available?

YES!!! With your Mounds Public Library card, you are eligible for free access to Hoopla's broad collection of online books, movies, audio books, and more. Stop by the library for a demonstration and more information.

Does the Library have an online catalog that I can browse?

To browse our Library's Catalog on LIBIB, please follow this link:  https://www.libib.com/u/moundslibrary. Please understand that new books are added frequently. The best way to check is to stop in or call the library at 918-827-3949 during open hours.

Does the Library Have a Friends of the Library Group?

Yes.  The Friends of the Mounds Public Library (FOL) are a great group of people who are very active in our Library.  We meet once per month, usually on the second Thursday evening. Dues are $5 per calendar year.  Background checks are required for all members who will be staffing the library part-time or who might be working around minor children. We are associated with the Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma (FOLIO). We manage the FOL book sale room, the aquarium, Better World Book sales, and the donations to the Sapulpa Salvation Army Rec Center end-of-month book swap. We also provide tutoring services and staff the library when needed. Our scope is continually expanding as the needs arise. We are presently preparing to distribute stock and maintain community book boxes in several locations.  Come help!!!!!

Email "folmounds@gmail.com" to join or for more information.

Does the Library Have Books for Sale?

The new "book sale" room in the library is for the benefit of the Friends of the Mounds Public Library. 100% of the funds from these "sales" are directly fed back to the library in the form of project support (such as the cost of the three new laptop computers, aquarium upkeep, book boxes for remote communities, special events, and the renovation of the book sale room). The book sale room is now open on an honor-pay basis during library hours. A black mailbox-type deposit box is mounted in the room on the side of a bookshelf. The suggested donation for hardback books is $1 each, for paperback books is $0.50 each, and for children's books is $0.50 each. We are not currently offering special "by-the-bag" pricing but will offer specially priced collections from time to time. Please do your best to deposit exact change in the donation box; other monetary donations are also welcome. The Librarian may have a small amount of cash in hand but will not be able to break larger bills for small transactions.

Book stock will be rotated every 1-2 months depending on donation stock on hand. Some donated books are put into the library collection, some are shelved in the book sale room, and some are placed on consignment at Better World Books. Books remaining when it’s time to rotate the stock may be donated to the Sapulpa Salvation Army Recreation Center in Sapulpa.

Does the Library Accept Book Donations?

The Fiends of the Library welcomes and manages donations of useable books under the superision of the Library Director. Plase contact the Library to schedule an approximate drop-of date and time. This is important so we can manage the recipt and storage of these books so we don't clutter the library space. All types of books are accepted with the exception of pornography.  If you have any questions concernin the categories of books housed within the library, please isit ou ollection at https://www.libib.com/u/moundslibrary. Please understand that new books are added frequently. The best way to check is to stop in or call the library at 918-827-3949 during open hours (https://townofmounds.com/library).

Book stock will be rotated every 1-2 months depending on donation stock on hand. Some donated books are put into the library collection, some are shelved in the book sale room, and some are placed on consignment at Better World Books. Books deemed to be not useable/repairale/saleable, or those remaining when it’s time to rotate the Book Sale Room stock, may be donated to the Sapulpa Salvation Army Recreation Center in Sapulpa for their monthly book swaps.

What hours is City Hall open?

Monday- Thursday 

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

CLOSED 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. for lunch

Telephone:  918-827-6711

Leave a message and your call will be returned at the earliest opportunity.  Thank you.

May I burn trash and leaves inside the city limits?

Please check the following burn ban map and notify the fire department at 918-827-6733 before burning inside the city limits.

What is the process for getting a building permit?

Take a moment to read all required information provided. Then print and fill out the building permit application form and return to city hall.  Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email.  We will be happy to help you.

When are the garbage collection days for my street?

Please refer to the monthly schedule. Remember, observed holidays will alter the normal routine.

How do I sign up to receive Alerts and News & Notices?

Simply click the "Sign Up for Alerts" button located ……fill out the brief form with your preferred contact information and click submit

Where do I go to vote?

All City elections are conducted by the Town of Mounds please visit the elections page for locations and upcoming election information.