Library Cards
A. Library Card Registration
The Boerne Public Library serves the residents of Kendall County at no charge. Out-of-county library users pay a fee per person or per family each year for library privileges.
A library card entitles the cardholder to borrow any circulating materials. Additionally, a library card provides off-site access to online resources available at the Boerne Public Library, as well as resources from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan.
All borrowers must be registered and must have a valid patron card to borrow library materials. Cards are not transferable.
Patrons must complete an application form to register for a new library card. The following statement will be printed on the registration form for the patron's information and acceptance:
I apply for the right to use the Library and will abide by all rules and regulations. I agree to pay promptly all fines or damages charged against me and give immediate notice of any change of address.
Signature _________________________________
Proof of permanent street address must be presented at the time of application. A driver's license or student ID is preferred. However, the following will also be accepted: voter's registration card, tax statement, current lease agreement, utility bill with street address, any major credit card statement, or proof of vehicle insurance with street address.
The following types of cards are available from the Boerne Public Library:
Resident card
Residents and property owners of Kendall County are eligible for a free card. Positive identification and proof of residency or property ownership is required. Non-residents who are employees of the City of Boerne are also eligible for a free card upon presentation of positive identification, address verification and proof of employment. With proof of teacher status (ID card, business card, letter from principal, etc.) and photo ID, any person who teaches in Kendall County or in the Boerne Independent School District may apply for a card.
Non-resident card
Persons living outside the county service area may receive borrowing privileges for an annual fee determined by city council. Positive identification and address verification is required.
Temporary card
Persons who are in the service area temporarily may receive a temporary card for a fee determined by city council. Positive identification and address verification is required.
Minor (under age 16) card
Minors must have an adult sponsor. The adult sponsor guardian must be 18 years old or older. A sponsor's signature must be on the application form before a new card can be issued. This signature is not required for children who are renewing cards. Positive identification and address verification is required of the sponsor. When the minor becomes an adult, an adult account is established under his/her responsibility.
Renewal of Existing Cards
All cards may be renewed using the same eligibility criteria for acquiring a new card. In order to renew a library card, patrons must clear all outstanding fines and bills.
All resident library cards expire after three years, non-resident cards after one year. Non-resident card fees must be paid at this time. Temporary cards expire after three months.
B. Lost or forgotten cards
If a patron loses his/her library card, he should notify the library as soon as possible and request a replacement.
All patrons, adult and juvenile, are expected to bring their library cards with them if they intend to check out items. An individual who repeatedly ignores this expectation may be denied the privilege of checking out materials until they present their card at the library. Identification will be required for adults checking out materials without their card.
