How to Get a Library Card
Library Cards are issued at no charge to those who present identification complete with current address. ID can be a government ID (driver's license, military ID or other) or even a piece of mail with your name and current address. Library cards are only distributed to adults ages 18+. Minors are welcome to use their parent's library card.
Lost or Damaged Cards
A $1.50 fee will be charged for replacement of damaged, lost, or stolen cards.
Fines
- Video/DVD fines are $1.00 per working day per video.
- Book, magazine and audio materials' fines are 5 cents per working day per book and/or magazine. Overdue materials and fines must be cleared before additional materials can be checked out.
Book Drop
The Book and Video Drop is located on the North Wall of the Library adjacent to the driveway. Enter on the East end of the Driveway, from Promenade St. You may return items at any time to the Drop.
Place a Book on Hold
You can also place a hold on a book from your account by going to the Catalog, looking up a book you're interested in. If the notation says "Available 0 of 1", click on the title of the book to go to the detail record. From there, you'll see on the right hand side of the screen a "Hold It!" button. Click that, and you're done!
The Library will inform you when the book is ready to be picked up.
You can also place a book on hold at the Library. Just go to the checkout counter and speak to a Librarian.
Interlibrary Loan
The Texas Armadillo Network, TSLAC's Interlibrary Loan (ILL) system, allows Friench Simpson Memorial Library card holders access to books which are not available from the local Library collection. ILL requests require a $3.00 postage fee that will be returned to the patron if your ILL request cannot be filled by a participating lending library. Forms for ILLs are available at the Circulation/Information desk, stop by or give us a call if you have any questions regarding this process.
Computer Use
- Computers and printers are available for Internet use as well as Windows based programs such as word processing and spreadsheets.
- You may also bring in your own laptop as the library offers WiFi at no charge.
- Children and teens may use any of the computers. All computers are fitted with filtering software to limit access to restricted websites.
- Children under age of 7 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Patrons may use flash drives on Library computers.
- Here is more information on Computer Use
Tech Services
WI FI, PRINTING, ETC
- All Library computers connect to either a black and white printer or a color printer.
- There is a 15-cent charge per page for black and white printing.
- Color printing is $1.00 per page.