Hondo Public Library
TexShare Library Card Program
(Updated: 12/20/2007)
LIAISON:
Dorothy Saathoff, Library Director
1011 19th Street
Hondo, Texas 78861
PHONE: 830-426-5333
FAX: 830-426-7089
E-MAIL: library@cityofhondo.com
RESTRICTIONS/LIMITATIONS: TexShare
card holders are allowed only three items for a period
of 21 days with a grace period of 14 days. (Allowed
for mailing) Borrowing priviledges are blocked for any
unpaid fines or overdue material. TexShare card holders
do not have Interlibrary Loan privileges.
ELIGIBILITY: Patrons applying for
a TexShare card must present a photo ID with a current
address. Children under 18 years must have a parent
or legal guardian present when applying for a card.
Borrower must have been an active card holder with no
blocks for at least 6 months before a card is issued.
Card expires one year after they are issued. A patron
must re-apply in order to continue membership.
CHECK-OUT CARD AVAILABILITY: Borrowers
may check out library material during the hours that
the library is open. Borrower must present their card
and photo ID with current address at the time of check
out.
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday, Thursday,
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
1st Thursday of the month the library closes at 5:00pm
due to staff meeting.
Closed major holidays.
RENEWALS: There will be no renewal
of materials checked out from the Hondo Public Library.
RETURNS: Library material may be returned
to the Circulation Counter or through the book drop
located on the northeast corner of the library building.
RETURNS BY U.S. MAIL: Hondo Public
Library
Attn: Circulation Dept./TexShare
1011 19th Street
Hondo, Texas 78861
OVERDUE REMINDERS: The library does
not accept responsibility for notifying patrons of overdue
material;however, as a courtesy, patrons will receive
one overdue reminder. Applicable overdue fines are due
at the time the material is returned. Failure to return
items and or/pay fine will result in the suspension
of privileges, and notification will be sent to the
home library.
NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: New arrivals
and best sellers that have been published within one
year, reference, local history, genealogy, periodicals,
microfilm, and equipment.
LOAN POLICIES: The check out period
is for 21 days with a grace period of 7 days.
FINES AND FEES: Fine rates are as
follows: $.10 per day per item beginning after the 14
day grace period with a $3.00 maximum for students and
$5.00 for maximum for adults.
LOST ITEMS: If a patron loses a library
item or damages an item so that further circulation
of item is impossible, the patron will be charged the
full replacement price of the item; however there is
no charge for an item that is damaged due to normal
wear and tear or any damage that is caused by certain
perils classified as "Acts of God."
BILLING INFORMATION: Payment of fines
and lost materials may be made at the circulation desk
or by mail. (See address listed under "Returns
by Mail.") Please include TexShare Card number
and title of borrowed item if paying by mail. TexShare
card holder agrees to pay any charges incurred as a
result of late return, damage, or loss of materials.
Failure to comply will result in the loss of TexShare
library card privileges, and notification will be sent
to home library. Library does not accept payment by
credit card.
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