Getting A Library Card
Library cards are free to residents of Hays County. In addition, children
from Caldwell and Guadalupe counties, who live in the SMCISD, are also eligible for a free
card under our special "Cards for Kids" program. Out of county residents who
wish to borrow library materials may purchase a card for $40 per year or $15 for three
months. For a fee of $5.00, a limited service card is now available and is good for 3 months. Patrons may have 2 items checked out and may have unlimited use of the library's computers. A photo ID together with verification of current mailing address is required. We
accept a driver’s license, lease agreement, checks with your address imprinted, voter registration card, or utility bill as verification of
current mailing address. Links to library card applications are provided above and must be brought to the library in person to receive a library card.
TexShare Card
TexShare cards are also free. Present a TexShare Card from your "home" library at the Information desk to apply for a San Marcos Public Library card. A TexShare card allows a checkout of two items at a time in addition to use of the library computers. TexShare Lending Policy
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Due Dates, Renewals & Overdues
Most materials may be borrowed for three weeks at a time. Renewals are for one week and
may be made in person or by calling (512) 393-8200.
The library will charge overdue fees of 10¢ a day for
children's books and 20¢ a day for other materials. Borrowers who owe more than $1.00
in fees may not borrow additional materials. Overdue reminder notices are sent as a
courtesy to our borrowers. The library also files municipal court complaints, as needed,
to recover long overdue library materials.
Overdue and hold notices may be sent to your email account instead of being printed and mailed. Sign-up for email notification at the Circulation Desk. You may cancel email notification service at any time and return to printed notices by contacting the library at 393-8200.
Email notices will originate from the address sm_library@sanmarcostx.gov Please make sure that your spam filter is set to receive email from this address.
Please check your email frequently. Email messages will contain your name and item titles. The Library can not guarantee that information in an email message is secure during transmission via the Internet or if you use a shared email address.
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Reserving Materials
You may place reserves on items which are currently checked out by other borrowers. A
note will be sent through the mail to notify you when the material is available for your
use.
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Interlibrary Loan Service
If you need materials which are not available in our library, we will be happy to borrow them from another library for your use. There is a $2.00 postage fee for this service.
You may request an interlibrary loan if you have had a San Marcos Public Library card for at least two months. You must reside within the library’s service area, and you must not have any outstanding fines or fees.
To place an interlibrary loan request, you may call our reference desk at (512) 393-8200. We also accept e-mail requests (smpl@sanmarcostx.gov). In your e-mail, please include the author and title of the book, your full name, address, telephone number, and library card number.
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Library Policies
The following policies have been adopted by the Board of the San Marcos Public Library as authorized by Section 2.298 of the City of San Marcos Code of Ordinances. These policies are the official position of the library and are to be followed by all concerned with governing and using library facilities and resources.
Library Board Bylaws
Collection Development Policy
Library Bill of Rights
Freedom to Read Statement
Withdrawal of Library Privileges
Children's Services and Materials
Meeting Room Policy
Circulation Policy
Confidentiality of Library Records
Reference and Information Services
Library Programs and Displays
Internet and Computer Use Policy
San Marcos - Hays County Collection Policy
TexShare Card and Interlibrary Loan Policy
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