BAY CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Bay City Public Library and its branches issue a customer's first library card free of charge. Upon loss of the card, a replacement fee is charged.

An application for a library card is on a form approved by the Library Board. Adults are required to present a valid driver's license or other valid form of picture ID. Children must be able to write or print their name. New residents are also required to present proof of their local address (utility bill, phone bill etc.). A post office box may be given only with a valid street address. Applicants under the age of 16 years must have a parent or legal guardian give their written consent on the application and present an ID before a card may be issued. Only the person to whom the card is issued may use that card. Library cardholders agree to inform the library of any changes of address or phone number.

• Teachers/Home-School: Will need to show verification in order to have a longer checkout period. There will be a 6 week checkout period, limit of 30 books and no more than 5 items per subject.
• Head Start: There will be a 2 week checkout period, limit of 12 books and no more than 4 items per subject.
• Business/Churches/Nursing Homes: Must have designated borrowers on record.
• Temporary: Customers who live outside the county (contractors etc.) may be issued a temporary card. A limit of four (4) items may be checked out and the library card is kept at the Circulation Desk.

Services

Materials available for checkout:

• Books - fiction, non-fiction, large print fiction
• DVD's
• Audio books in CD format

Computers available for Internet use and Word Processing

• Printing: - .20 a page
• Self Service Copier - .10 a page
• Lamination Service - $2.00 a foot
• Fax Service - $1.00 a page to send and receive - (979)245-2614

Services and Available Items

• Study Rooms available
• Federal Income Tax Forms
• Many current magazines
• Newspaper Service - Bay City Tribune, Houston Chronicle, Victoria Advocate, Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Value Line, and USA Today
• Interlibrary Loans
• Children's Storytime - Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Bay City
• Memorial/Honor Book Program - Make a tribute to a friend or relative
• Genealogy Collection
• Spanish Language Materials
• A-V equipment for rent

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