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I don’t live in Campbell County. Can I get a card and use this library?: Yes. A card for out-of-county residents is $3 and a card for out-of-state residents is $5. If you have a library card in any county in Wyoming, you may use that card at our library. Wyoming libraries are working together to make library services available to all Wyoming residents by allowing use of any Wyoming county library card in any Wyoming library.

Overdrive licenses are purchased by Campbell County Public Library System and are only available to Campbell County residents.

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1. What hours are you open?: Due to the ongoing health and safety concerns of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis both library buildings are closed to the public until further notice. You can still reach us by phone for help with readers’ advisory, technology (library or other) or finding answers to questions.

CCPL Phone Hours (checkout questions: 307.682.3223, technology questions: 307.687.0115)
Monday-Thursday: 10am-6pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm

WBL Phone Hours (307.464.0500):
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-7pm
Wednesday, Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm

Electronic library cards - You can sign up for an electronic library card and access the libraries’ digital resources to checkout e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and movies using your computer or phone.

Curbside checkout • You can place holds on items from the libraries’ website (www.ccpls.org) or from the WYLDcat phone app. Place your hold and call CCPL or WBL for a pickup time. • Due date for all library materials is June 1, 2020.

For more information, email the library staff.

Get a Library Card for an Adult (age 18 and over) or Youth (17 and under)
Cards issued electronically are good for 60 days with full library privileges.

The first library card is free to Campbell County residents. Out-of-county cards are $3 and out-of-state cards are $5.Your Campbell County library card may be used at any library in the State of Wyoming, when using other county libraries you must follow that library’s circulation policies.

Get more information on getting a library card, or email the library staff.

3. How do I renew my books, videos, etc. online?

Follow these steps:

Go to the online catalog.
Click the “Login” link in the upper right corner.
Enter your library card number and PIN, then click the “Login” button.
If you do not know your PIN, call the library and we can look it up for you. Gillette residents should call 307-682-3223, Wright residents should call 307-464-0500.
Click the "my Account" link in the upper right corner.
The "Checkouts" tab will show everything checked out on your card and allow you to renew all items or just individual items.

If you have any trouble, email the library staff.

4. Can I renew my materials over the phone?: Absolutely! Please have your library card handy, then call the library at 307-682-3223 (Gillette) or 307-464-0500 (Wright).

5. Can I be notified by email when I have overdue items or an item on hold?: Yes! Simply give your e-mail address to any staff member at the Circulation Desk. For more information, email the library staff.

6. Do you have wireless internet access?

Yes! Both the Gillette and Wright libraries offer wireless access.

The library provides and maintains this wireless network as a public service. You are responsible for knowing how to configure your equipment. Library staff cannot assist in setting up portable computers or other wireless devices to work with the wireless network and no guarantee is made that you will be able to make a wireless connection.

We have tried to make wireless access as available as possible in our libraries, but you may encounter some dead spots in the library where wireless reception may be limited. If you have trouble accessing the Internet or staying online please move to a different location within the library. Access to the wireless network is on a first-come first-served basis. During high-use periods, access may be slow or unavailable. The wireless Internet access we offer is filtered.

For more information, email the library staff.

7. Do you have meeting rooms for public use?: Yes, we have three meeting rooms at the Gillette library, Pioneer Rooms 1 and 2 and the Wyoming Room. Each Pioneer Room holds approximately 18-20 people seated at tables, or 38-40 with chairs only. The Pioneer Rooms can be combined to hold approximately 38 people seated at tables, or 78 with chairs only. The capacity of the Wyoming Room is 200 people seated at tables, or 320 with chairs only.

Wright Branch has one meeting room available, which can hold approximately 50 people.

The use of these rooms is free, for nonprofit purposes. For additional information please view the Meeting Room Use Policy for the Gillette or Wright library, or contact the library at 307-687-0009 in Gillette or 307-464-0500 in Wright.

8. What software does the library have on the public computers?: We have 33 computers available in various departments for public use. They offer Internet access and the Microsoft Office 2013 Suite featuring Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word. You are limited to the programs and equipment provided by the library. All computers have printers available, the charge is $0.10 per page for black and white printouts, and $0.50 per page for color printouts. Public computers may be reserved in person or by telephone up to one day in advance. For more information, email the library staff.

9. When is the used book sale?: Book sales are held in August at the Wright Branch Library and September at the Gillette Library. For more information, email the library staff.

10. I don’t live in Campbell County. Can I get a card and use this library?: Yes. A card for out-of-county residents is $3 and a card for out-of-state residents is $5. If you have a library card in any county in Wyoming, you may use that card at our library. Wyoming libraries are working together to make library services available to all Wyoming residents by allowing use of any Wyoming county library card in any Wyoming library.

Overdrive licenses are purchased by Campbell County Public Library System and are only available to Campbell County residents.

11. Can I volunteer at the library?: We would love to have you as a volunteer at the library! You can fill our our online application or pick up a Volunteer application at the Circulation Desk of either library. After completion, turn it in at either library. The Extension Services Manager will call you and set up an interview to explain the program and where you fit in for service. For more information, call the Extension Services Manager at 687-9228.

12. Can I donate materials to the library?: Yes, donations are welcome. This page explains the guidelines for the types and amounts of materials we can accept. For more information, email the library staff.

13. What types of materials does the library own?

We have materials for all ages including: