Texas Public Libraries
The Texas Library System is comprised of ten regional library systems across the state funded by contract with the Texas State Library. Nearly every public library in the state is a member of the system. You can learn more about the system at The Texas State and Archives Commission. We are part of the Central Texas Library System which is headquartered in Austin and covers more than 25 counties. The system includes academic, clinical medicine and public libraries.
Probably the most wonderful thing about the Texas Library System is Tex-Share. Tex-Share is a consortium of libraries in the state of Texas, administered by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. As of April 2005, it included 535 public, 158 academic, and 4 medical libraries. Anyone in Texas can get a TexShare card from a member library and use it at participating libraries across the state. (Not all local libraries are part of this program.) The card is free to local residents who have a local library card in good standing. The TexShare Card allows you to have direct access to books and other library materials that aren't available at your local academic or public libraries. You'll also be able to access the Library of Texas which allows you to free access to subscription-only databases and to simultaneously search though multiple Texas library catalogs for books, periodicals, newspapers, CDs and other items.
Another great program is the Talking Book Program. It is available not only to Texans with visual impairments, but also to those who have physical or learning disabilities that prevent them from using standard print. They have 80,000 thousand titles available in a wide variety of categories, including classics, romances, science fiction, mysteries, westerns, children's selections, and more. The books are provided in different formats, mainly on cassette, but also in braille and large print. There are also more than 80 magazines and a special collection of books by Texas authors, books about Texas, and books in Spanish.
Travis County Public Libraries
Austin Public Library - Locations, hours, online renewal, programs, internet access, computer classes and more.Westbank Community Library - Locations, hours, internet access, programs and more
Bee Cave Public Library - Location, hours, story time and programs.
Lago Vista Community Library - (512) 267-3868 - Website coming Soon
Jonestown Community Library - (512) 267-7511 - Website coming Soon
Pflugerville Community Library - Location, hours, classes, public computers and programs.
Wells Branch Community Library - Location, hours, internet access, programs and more.
Lake Travis Community Library - Location, hours, and programs.
Manor Public Library - Location, hours, internet access and more.
Hays County Public Libraries
Dripping Springs Public Library - Location, hours, internet access, programs and more.Buda Public Library - Location, hours and programs.
Kyle Public Library - Location, hours, internet access, story time and online catalog.
San Marcos Public Library - Location, hours, internet access, kids programs and more.
Wimberley Village Library - Location, hours, internet access, story time and online catalog.
Williamson County Public Libraries
Cedar Park Public Library - Location, hours, online renewal and online catalog.Leander Public Library - Location, hours, story time and meeting rooms.
Georgetown Public Library - Location, hours, classes, internet access and more.
Round Rock Library - Location, hours, internet access, programs and more.
Taylor Public Library - Location, hours, internet access and more.
Liberty Hill Public Library - Location, hours, internet access, story time and more.
Florence Public Library - (254) 793-2672 - no website at this time.