How to Get a Library Card

To get a library card, come to the Library at 201 S. College Avenue and bring photo identification and acceptable proof of your current street address (drivers license, state ID, military ID, a recent utility bill, lease agreement, etc.).
•    Children under the age of 18 who do not yet have their own valid ID may use the ID of a parent or legal guardian.
•    Children under the age of 12 will need a parent or guardian's ID and signature in order to obtain a card.
You will need to fill out a registration form at the Circulation Desk and then will receive your card. To speed the process, download the form, print and complete it and have it ready for the desk staff when you get here. The process takes about five minutes, unless we are unusually busy.
Will I have to pay?
No:				Yes:
1) If you live inside the city limits of Tyler and you or your landlord pays property tax to the City of Tyler (Please note that not everyone with a Tyler postal or mailing address lives inside the city limits. Residency will be determined by actual location of street address.), or				All others must pay 50 cents per item to borrow materials and 50 cents per hour to use the Library's Internet and word processing computers. An alternative is to purchase a $25 six-month library membership, which will give the non-resident member the same borrowing and computer use privileges as resident borrowers for that time period.
2) If you live outisde the city limits of Tyler but you, your spouse, or, for minor children, their parents, personally own property or a business on which property taxes are paid to the City of Tyler. (If you live outside the city limits and wish to claim free borrowing privileges for property or business ownership, please bring proof of property tax payment along with the identification mentioned in the section above when you apply for or renew your library card.)
Please note:  Everyone must pay 10 cents per page to print from the Internet and word processing computers. There is also a $1 replacement fee for lost library cards.
Can I get a card for my family, classroom or business? No. Each individual must have his or her own card. You may not check out materials on a spouse's, parent's or child's card.
Can I get a card for my grandchild or for the children I babysit? No, we must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign, because this person is financially responsible for charges made to the child's card.
How long can I check things out? Can I renew them for additional time?
	Books:	Unlimited quantity for two weeks with the possibility of one additional two-week renewal
	DVDs:	Six items for one week with the possibility of one additional one-week renewal
	VHS:	Unlimited quantity for one week with the possibility of one additional one-week renewal
	CDs (Audiobook or Music):	Six items for two weeks, with the possibility of one additional two-week renewal
	Cassettes:	Unlimited quantity for two weeks with the possibility of one additional two-week renewal
Items may be renewed once, provided that no other patron has placed a hold on the item. Renewals can be requested online, by phone at (903) 593-7323, or by email.  Renewal requests must be made on or before the day the items are due in order to avoid overdue fines.
Do you charge overdue fines? Yes. The overdue fine is 25 cents per day per item up to a maximum overdue fee of $10 per item. Patrons may not check out additional materials until overdue fines have been paid. If you are unable to pay your overdue fine, please return your materials anyway and speak to the Circulation Supervisor about the possibility of a payment plan.
After receiving your library card, you can access your account online. Click here to learn more.