Welcome to the Friench Simpson Memorial Library
"Life outside the book"
Welcome to the Friench Simpson Memorial Library
"Life outside the book"
library is open!
Additional Information- Updated 4/15/21
Library Hours starting June 1, 2021
Tuesday & Thursday
OPEN: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Wednesday & Friday
OPEN: 12:00 pm (Noon) to 5:30 pm
CLOSED: Saturday, Sunday & Monday
The library is operating under revised hours:
Tuesday & Thursday:
OPEN: 9:00 am to 12:00pm, 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm
CLOSED: 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Wednesday & Friday:
OPEN: 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Saturday – Monday:
Library Closed
Curbside Service will continue with the hours of Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Here is our Catalog. Search our collection. Renew and place holds here.
The portal to our eBook selections and how-to information on using the eBook program is HERE.
Do you have questions about getting a Library Card, how long you can keep books, fines, computer use, wi-fi or other Patron Services? HERE is where you can find answers.
Our Local History and Genealogy Department is filled with information, computers, microfilm readers and more for your research.
Here's How! PLEASE READ!!
Curbside is now available at the Friench Simpson Memorial Library!
To utilize our curbside services you can place items on hold through your library account online, OR give us a call at 361-798-3243 ext. 208, with desired titles and we will pull the books you request.
Curbside services will only be available between the hours of 9 AM - 5 PM. Normal circulation due dates apply. Limit 3 books per person and 3 DVDs per household. Patron must be in good standing to qualify for curbside.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Go online and reserve your selections OR give us a call with title requests. When you call in you MUST have your library card number available, and you MUST speak with a staff member. DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE ON OUR PHONE SYSTEM FOR CURBSIDE.
- The staff will process your request and CALL YOU WHEN YOUR ORDER IS READY. If you arrive at the library before a staff member has contacted you, please wait in the large parking lot on the north side of the building labeled "Curbside Will Call."
- Once a staff member contacts you informing you your order is ready, park in our east parking lot labeled "Curbside Pickup." and give us a call. We will con- firm name, library card number, and parking space number (1-5).
- A staff member will then place your bagged items outside on a table. Your name will be stapled to the top of the bag. Verify that it is your name fixed to the bag BEFORE picking up the items.
- We ask that you wait to exit your vehicle until the staff member has placed your items on the table and returned to the library doors. We will wait for you to grab your items and get back into your vehicle before stepping back inside the building, in the event that you have questions/concerns.