Lovington's first library began on May 3, 1931, with 100 books. 
It was housed in the office of the Count Superintendent of Schools, Miss Eliza Graham. 
Ownership of the Lovington Library was transmitted from the Lovington Business and Professional Women to the City of Lovington January 1, 1953.
Lovington Municipal Library's Constitution and Bylaws were approved on April 23, 1963, by the Lovington City Commission.

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THE LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT:

Lovington Public Library mission is to enrich all to reach all . We strive to provide and ensure our community with free and open access to the collections, services, and technology to the world's information for education, references in both print and digital formats, which meets the needs of all age citizens and society as only the public library can meet them 

ESTACADO LIBRARY INFORMATION NETWORK (E.L.I.N)
One Card......Many Libraries

In 1996 five libraries came together to improve information services in Southeastern New Mexico.  Hobbs, Lovington, Jal, NMJC, and Scarborough Memorial from the University of the Southwest formed the E.L.I.N Network.  Together these libraries offer loans, not only through the consortium itself, but also though state.  Our patrons get access to more digital resources through the ELIN system.  Our libraries accommodate our patrons by giving them an easy approach to our network by providing twenty-four-hour access from remote home computers and other libraries.
Consortium:  any association, partnership, or union

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INTERNET

The Lovington Public Library provides computers with which the public can gain access to Internet services, namely the World Wide Web.  The library's intention in providing Internet access is that it will be used as a reference tool.  Internet use includes the World Wide Web and free Web-based e-mail.  It is NOT to be used for multi-user groups, or other similar interactive on-line functions.

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

The collection of the library will conform to the informational, recreational, and educational interests and needs of the community it serves.  It will include material for all ages, degrees of reading ability, educational level, and individual and group interests. 
The selection is made by the library director, in cooperation with the staff and others with special
knowledge or interest in various fields.

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LIBRARY BOARD

The Lovington municipal library board shall be an administrative agency of the city of Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico; the board shall have the responsibility and conduct of the affairs of the municipal libraries and shall advise the city commission. (Ord. 350 (part), 1988: prior code & 3-2-1)

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MEETING ROOM

The room must be reserved in advance.  Reservations will be taken between 9:30 a. m. and 5:00 p. m., Monday through Friday.
Reservations can be placed in person or by phone.  If a group chooses to meet at the library on a regular basis, a separate reservation for EACH meeting must be placed, showing specific dates and times for each meeting.  An adult member or sponsor of the organization will be required to sign a copy of these rules before the meeting takes place.  There is no charge for use of the meeting room, but your donation will help in the maintenance of the meeting room facilities.

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