LOGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 E 6TH ST; LOGAN, IA 712-644-2551
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Library Telescope Project

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The Logan Public Library aims to offer a variety of materials & services to our patrons as part of our circulating collection. To this end the Logan Public Library has acquired & made available a Zhumell Z114 Telescope through our participation in the Library Telescope Project, facilitated by the Omaha Astronomical Society. This telescope may be checked out by a Logan Public Library patron who is 18 years of age or older AND with an account in good standing. 

Because there are many steps involved in lending out this item we require that patrons make an appointment at least 1 business day in advance to pick up the telescope. Appointments may be requested by phone at 712-644-2551 or using the contact form below, appointments are based on staff availability. When you arrive to pick up the telescope you will be required to complete a quick training module, & sign the Library Telescope Lending Contract. This contract must be completed each time the telescope is borrowed. Patrons must provide current ID & confirm their contact details before taking possession of the telescope.

The telescope may be checked out for a period of two weeks (14 days) with no renewal. When necessary the library will utilize a waitlist to ensure equitable patron access. The overdue fine for the telescope is $10.00 per day. If the telescope is overdue for a period of 30 days the full replacement cost ($500) will be charged to the borrowing patron.


Check it Out!

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Would you like to check out our telescope! Fantastic! Please give us a call at 712-644-2551 or complete the online contact form.

When completing the online contact form please list 2 to 3 dates with times that would be convenient for you. A staff member will review your form & respond with availability & confirm an appointment time.

If the telescope is currently checked out we will add you to our wait-list & respond with an estimated return date & additional information.

Please note, not all staff members are able to complete the telescope lending process. Requests for pickup must be made at least 1 business day in advance & will be scheduled based on staff availability.

We estimate the telescope pickup will take new users 20 minutes.

    Request an Appointment for Telescope Pickup

    Please list 2 to 3 DATES & TIMES that would be convenient to pickup the telescope. A library staff member will contact you to confirm your appointment.
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Want to streamline your pickup? Download our Library Telescope Lending Contract & our Library Telescope Circulation Policy to review & complete before you arrive.

Click Here to Download the Library Telescope Lending Contract

Click Here to View & Download our Library Telescope Circulation Policy

Click Here to Download our Telescope User Manual

Click Here to View our Telescope Kit Materials List


Telescope Resources!

Here are some tools to help you make the most of your Library Telescope Experience.

Join the Library Telescopes of Nebraska (& Iowa) Facebook Group
This group is monitored by the Omaha Astronomical Society & is chock full of tips, upcoming events, & experts to answer your questions.
Click here to view the group & join

Learn more about the Omaha Astronomical Society
Check out the OAS online & learn more about the amazing organization responsible for our telescope.
Click here to visit their website

Check out the Library Telescope Project Online
This is the official website for the Library Telescope Project & it's full of information to help you get started on your telescope journey.
Click here to visit their website

Visit the Library Telescope Project's YouTube Channel
Stop by & watch a few videos to familiarize yourself with the telescope.
Click here to visit their YouTube channel

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Hours & Information
    • Library Policies
    • Library Board
    • Library History
    • Virtual Tour
  • Collection
    • Our Circulating Collection
    • Watch Movies with Kanopy
    • Laptop Lending
    • Library Telescope Program
    • Lending Depot
    • Make a Materials Request
  • Calendar of Events
  • Programming
    • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
    • Adult Book Club
    • BC's Pages for Pizza
    • Digital Learning Workshops
    • I Read a Latte Teen Book Club
    • Summer Library Program
    • Suggest a Program
  • Additional Resources
    • Online Resources
    • Government Resources
    • Local Information
  • Support
    • Friends of the Library
    • Volunteer
    • Donations
    • Visit Our Booksale
  • Contact
  • New Page