Welcome!
Welcome to the Patients' Library at Methodist Hospital!
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We are here to serve patients and their family members at no charge. The library offers a wide array of resources for recreational purposes including new books and magazines, USA Today and The Star Tribune delivered daily, music, movies and so much more. The library is also available for technological assistance with computer printing, fax and document scanning.
Highlighted News
New ways to access Patient Library Services
The Patients' Library delivery services are now on Epic! Under the Humanities of Medicine section, you can now find our library and request delivery for amplified listeners, books and much more on behalf of your patients. We also have an online form to request services and are still available via phone at 507-266-8923 or email at patientlib@mayo.edu.
Communication Tools
Language Aids
Dictionaries in Arabic, Somali, Spanish, American Sign Language and Italian.
Visual and Audio Aids
Talking pictures/ picture boards
Amplified Listeners and Voice Amplifiers
Reader's glasses and magnifying glasses
And more!
Methodist Patients' Library -- Eisenberg SL-59
The Patients' Libraries serve patients and their families at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester. The libraries offer a varied collection of materials including magazines, newspapers, current and popular fiction and nonfiction books. Library services are available to patients and visitors at no charge.
Popular Services
- Laptops and iPads available for patient use
- Charging station in the library and phone chargers for check out to hospital rooms
- X-box gaming system and games
- Large collection of DVDs, including newer releases
- Large collection of CDs, including relaxation and popular music
- CD players, radios, TV/DVD players
- Printing, copy, fax and scanning capabilities for patients and visitors
- Internet and e-mail access
- Library cart book services to patient rooms
- A quiet, relaxing place to spend time in a non-clinical environment
Catalog for Patients' Libraries
About
Eisenberg Building
Subway Level- Room 59
Email: patientlib@mayo.edu
Phone: 507-266-8923
Staff
Stephanie Wentz, Librarian
Phone: 255-6925
E-mail: wentz.stephanie@mayo.edu
Kelly Singleton, Library Specialist II
Phone: 266-8923
E-mail: singleton.kelly@mayo.edu