The library also has collections of Large Print and Oversized books shelved separately. Both libraries also contain special collections for children in separate areas. Baby Talk books are selected for use with infants. Picture Book and Easy Reader collections are also available as well as the traditional Fiction and Nonfiction collections. The library also maintains collections of toys, magazines, and resources for parents in the Children's areas.
Photocopiers are availabe.
Dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, atlases, directories, handbooks, and other pertinent materials are maintained in the Reference areas. The libraries also maintain selections of flyers, brochures and pamplets in vertical files which may be borrowed. The serials collections at the Thomas Library are in the Serials Department on the second floor of the building. Back issues of magazines may be borrowed and copies of many magazine articles are also available from CD-ROM workstations at both libraries. The Thomas Library also has a collection of titles available on microfilm in the Serials Department, including the Chesterton Tribune.