TexShare Policy

Limitations: No more than 4 books to an individual at one time. Only one renewal. No check-outs allowed if overdue fines exist. May not be renewed if another patron is waiting for the item.

Eligibility:

Non-Residents

Non-resident TexShare borrowers are eligible for privileges upon presentation of a TexShare card issued by their home library and a photo ID. A Kyle Public Library account will be established for non-resident borrower’s using their TexShare account number. 

Residents:

The Kyle Public Library is funded by the City of Kyle and Hays County. Kyle Public Library will issue Texshare cards to all residents of Hays County who have a Kyle Public Library card and are in good standing with no outstanding fines. Residents of Texas may obtain a Kyle Public Library card without charge to use at the Kyle Public library with two forms of ID, however, non-residents must obtain a TexShare card at their home library.

Patrons must be in good standing with no outstanding fines and have completed at least one successful transaction. All minors, eighteen (18) and under, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and be in good standing with all library accounts.

Card Availability: Privileges are granted and cards issued during all open library hours.

Returns: Only materials belonging to Kyle Public Library may be returned to the library location. There are outside and inside book drops. Items may be returned by U.S. Mail/Express Mail to Kyle Public Library, PO Box 2349, Kyle, TX 78640. Returned items will be checked in as soon as possible upon receipt. The borrower will be responsible for any fines associated with mail/delivery/distribution delays.

Overdue Items: Overdue notices are sent out at one week, two week and 20 day intervals. However, it is the responsibility of the borrower to return materials on time and lack of a reminder notice is not an excuse for returning item(s).

Recalls: Materials will not be renewed on reserved items.

Non-Circulating Items: Only books from the circulating collections will be loaned.

Loan Policies: Books and audiobooks circulate for two weeks. DVDs circulate for one week.

Fines: $.15 per day up to $5.00 per item for books and $.30 per day up to $5.00 per items for DVDs.

Lost Items: If materials are lost or damaged, the borrower will be charged the price of the item plus a $5.00 non-refundable processing fee.

Billing: Failure to pay for overdue items or lost items will result in loss of checkout privileges.

Additional: See http://www.cityofkyle.com/library for additional information about the Kyle Public Library.