Information
Library Cards
All borrowers must be registered and must have a valid Kountze
Library card in order to borrow library materials.
Procedure for obtaining a library card:
For Adult Patron cards: The adult must first of all show
proper identification; then an application card must be completed. A Texas
drivers license or picture I.D. is preferred; however, other types of official
picture
I. D.'s (bearing the name and address of the applicant) may be accepted,
at the discretion of library staff. A local home telephone number is also
required and a cell phone number, if applicable. Email addresses are requested.
A local reference name and phone number is required. Valid contact information
is necessary in order for staff to reach patrons when necessary.
Children's Patron cards:
An adult who is the child's parent, legal guardian, grandparent or
relative with legal custodial rights must
complete application cards for children under the age of 18. The adult must
have proper I. D. and contact information. Cards are to be filled out with the
child's name, address, contact information, and date of birth. The adult's
driver's license/ picture I.D. will be used.
Students 16 or over who have their own Texas Drivers License/ Texas Picture I.D.
may, at the discretion of the library staff, obtain a card on their own. They
will be considered an adult and must provide all of the other required
information as well. They are responsible for items checked out on their
cards.
There are no non-resident fees
charged. Kountze Public Library is a Member of the TEXSHARE Card Program.
Library users are responsible for any materials checked out on his/her card and
agree to pay fines and lost or damaged materials replacement costs. Card holders
should contact the library immediately if their card is lost or stolen.
Check Out
All materials may be checked out for a two-week period.
Fines
Fines are 10 cents a day for books and audiovisual materials.
Services
FAXING: Use of the FAX machine is $1.00 per page outgoing and 20c per
page incoming.
COPYING: A public copier is available. Copies are 20 cents per page and
can be paid for at the front desk.
DIVORCE PACKETS: For sale at $25.00 per packet. The library cannot accept
personal checks or debit cards.
INTERNET: Free Roadrunner access with library card.
WIRELESS INTERNET: Provided free!
See our Internet policy.
Donation of Books
The library is glad to accept book donations on a limited basis but requires
a release signed by the patron. We are unable to accept Reader's Digest Books,
outdated encyclopedias or National Geographic magazines due to space
limitations. We ask that book donations not be left in the outside book drop or
on the porch. We also ask that donations of materials not be left without prior
permission from staff.
Member
Houston Area Library System
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