Frequently Asked Questions
Who may use the library?
What library resources are available for borrowing?
How do I get a library card?
What are the policies on overdue materials?
What other services are available at the library?
Are there any Children's programs at the Library?
How can I help the Wimberley Village Library?
Who
may use the library?
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Anyone may use the library during regular business hours free of
charge. You will find current best-sellers, encyclopedias, children's
books, CD-ROM databases, large print books, movies, music, and genealogy
materials. All residents of Wimberley and Hays County are entitled
to a free borrower's card. Library cards can be replaced for a fee
of $1. Those living outside Hays County may obtain a card, good
for an entire year, for $25; a three-month library card is available
at a cost of $10. Wimberley Village Library is a TexShare participant
and will waive out-of-county fees for those with a TexShare card
from their home library.
What Library resources are available for
borrowing?
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Library patrons can borrow unlimited quantities of books and
books on tape for three weeks with renewal privilege available unless
others are waiting for the material. New books and other items in
short supply may be limited in quantity per checkout. Back issues
of magazines, video tapes, DVD's, CD's, and CD players can be checked
out for seven days. Paperback books are traded or borrowed for an
indefinite time; just let us count those at the circulation desk.
How do I get a library card?
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Fill out an application form at the circulation desk and present
your driver's license or similar identification. Minors need the
signature of a legal guardian to complete the application form.
The library card will be readied for your immediate use. Just present
the library card or your photo ID to borrow materials.
What are the policies on overdue materials?
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No fines are charged; however, patrons may not check out additional
items until they have returned or paid for overdue materials.
What
other services are available at the library?
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Is the book you want checked out? Place it on hold: on a first
come, first serve basis, that title will be put aside for you. You
can even place holds online and the library staff will put them
aside for you. The library staff will call you as soon as it arrives.
You will have three days to retrieve the requested item.
Do you need a title for a particular date? Plan well ahead and
"reserve" the title for pickup when needed.
The Wimberley Village Library can arrange to borrow items from
other libraries on interlibrary loan for your convenience. There
is a waiting period of at least two weeks, and our patrons are asked
to pay $2 to defray the cost of postage.
Computers are available for public use. Click here
for details.
Copies can be made at the circulation desk for 10 cents per page,
b/w computer printouts for 10 cents a page. Color computer printouts
are 40 cents a page.
Community organizations can arrange to use the library building
for meetings during non-business hours. Contact us for information.
Children's Programs include a weekly preschool story time every
Friday at 10 a.m. and Texas Reading Club activities for school-aged
children during the summer.
| Service |
Description |
Cost |
| Holds |
Books can be placed on hold on a first come
first served basis. |
No charge. |
| Inter Library Loan |
Borrow books from libraries across the country. |
$2.00 |
| Photocopies |
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$0.10 |
| Computer printouts-b/w |
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$0.10 |
| Computer printouts-color |
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$0.40 |
| Building use |
Contact librarian. There is also a form. |
Free to qualified users. |
| Internet Access |
First come, first served
basis |
No charge |
Are there any Children's programs at the
library?
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Pre-School Story Time:
Every Friday, 10:10 a.m. until 11:10 a.m. It's designed for children
between the ages of 3 to 5 years old and their care givers. Story
Time typically includes two children's stories, a song and fingerplay,
an easy craft related to the theme of the day, and perhaps a flannel
board activity.
The themes for upcoming Story Time sessions
can be found on the Story Time page.
How do I know if my child is old enough
to participate?
If your child has moved beyond looking at the pictures alone in
a children's book and can understand the story told in the words
and pictures of a children's book, your child is probably ready.
Discuss story time with your child before you come. Let him or her
know they are expected to sit and listen while the story is being
read, but also there will be time to sing, make a craft, visit with
friends, and select some books to check out. Stay close and enjoy
the stories too.
Who conducts the Pre-School Story Time?
Monica Rasco, the library's children and youth specialist, prepares
and conducts Pre-school Story Time.
Texas Reading Club:
Texas Reading Club activities for school-aged boys and girls during
June and July. Contact the library for more information.
It sounds
like this is a busy place! How can I help?
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Glad you asked! Volunteers and junior volunteers are always
needed; any talent can be used by the library. Just ask for a volunteer
form. Donations of money and materials are welcome. Donations may
be sent to:
Wimberley Village Library
P.O. Box 1240
Wimberley, TX 78676
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