Borrowing Materials
Getting a card, renewing materials, placing holds, etc.
Who can get a card
Any adult with proof of identity (government issued photo ID) and Texas residency (lease, utility bill, bank statement) can apply for a free library card. Children over the age of 5 can apply for a card with their legal guardian; the guardian must provide proof of identity and address. You must be a resident of Texas to be eligible for a library card.
Check Out Limits: Starting March 3, 2025
On the day you apply for your card, you are limited to a maximum of five print materials and one audio book (borrowing privileges for DVDs and other materials begins the following day). After your first day, the following limits apply:
Maximum items out per card: 30
|
Type |
Maximum per card |
Checkout period |
Allowed Renewals |
Late fine/ per day* |
| Print books | 30 | 2 weeks | 2 | $0 |
| DVDs (including a max. of 1 TV series or Binge Box at a time) |
5 | 2 weeks | 0 | $1.00 |
| Great Course sets (mixed format) | 1 | 2 weeks | 0 | $1.00 |
| CD & Audiobooks | 5 | 2 weeks | 2 | $0 |
| Magazines | 5 | 2 weeks | 2 | $0 |
Non-Traditional Items for Check Out
Some items require an additional borrowing agreement
|
Mobile Hotspots |
1 per household |
1 week |
0 |
$5.00 |
|
Experience Passes |
1 per household |
1 week |
0 |
$5.00 |
|
Electronics:
|
1 per adult card |
2 weeks |
0 |
$1.00 |
|
Games
|
1 per adult card | 2 weeks | 0 | $1.00 |
|
Kits:
|
1 per adult card | 2 weeks | 0 | $1.00 |
| Phone Charging Cords (Android & iPhone) and Bike Locks | 1 | 4 hours (in-library use only) |
0 | $0 |
Placing Holds and Renewing items
Hold limit: 10 items per account (including maximum of 2 DVDs and 1 specialty item)
You can log into the library's catalog and your account from any computer. When you are logged into your account, search for the item and click "Place a Reserve". Our staff will pull the item for you when it is available and contact you when it is ready to be picked-up.
If eligible for renewal, items will automatically renew on their due date. You can also manually renew eligible items and view due dates online by logging into your library account on our catalog page.
Returning Items
All items must be returned before library closing on their due date. Items returned after closing will be checked in the following morning.
The outdoor book drops are open 24/7 for returns or books, magazines, audios, and DVDs. To protect against damage, all other items must be returned in person to a staff member during library hours - returning specialty items in the book drop may result in suspension of borrowing privileges.
Library Fines