Adult Cards

Children's Cards

Lost Library Cards

Non-resident Cards

Replacement Costs

Student Cards

TexShare Cards

Your library card will enable you to borrow materials from the 21,000 items owned by the Alvarado Public Library, including books, magazines, CD's,  videos, books on tape, and music cassettes for your information and pleasure. 

After signing a library/computer use agreement you may use one of the public access computers. Computers must be "checked-out" at the circulation desk. In order to use one of the computers you will be asked to show your Alvarado Public Library Card or Alvarado Public Library Computer Use Card.

When you get a library card, you are agreeing to:

• Care for all of the materials you borrow.
• Pay outstanding fines or fees.
• Pay for all lost or damaged materials.
• Tell us if your card is lost or stolen.
• Tell us if your name, address, or phone numbers changes.
• Confirm your address and phone numbers annually.
• Use only your own card to borrow materials.

How to get a Card

Type of Membership	Restrictions	How to Get a Card
Adult Library Cards (For all residents and taxpayers of the City of Alvarado)	Permits access to library collections and access to on-line resources, etc. after the patron has signed a computer use agreement. Fines of 10¢ per item per day apply to overdue materials. Privileges suspended when any unpaid fines or overdue materials exist.	Present either a Valid Texas Driver's License or Texas DMV ID, showing your name and current street address inside the incorporated city limits of Alvarado or a paid property tax statement in your name.
Children's Library Cards (For children, up to age 18, of residents and taxpayers of the City of Alvarado)	Permits access to library collections. Permits access to on-line resources only when the parent/guardian signs a computer use agreement. Fines of 10¢ per item per day apply to overdue materials. Only a child may use this card, and items borrowed must be for the child's personal use. Privileges suspended when any unpaid fines or overdue materials exist.	A parent/guardian's ID and signature is required.  This indicates that a parent accepts responsibility for their child's use of all library resources. The parent/guardian must present either a Valid Texas Driver's License or Texas DMV ID, showing their name and current street address To restrict a child's access to library resources, the parent/guardian should not sign the application form.  They should accompany the child to the library, monitor the child's use of resources and borrow children's materials on their own card.
Non-resident Library Cards (Non-Alvarado residents.)	Permits access to library collections and access to on-line resources, etc. Fines of 10¢ per item per day apply to overdue materials. Privileges suspended when any unpaid fines or overdue materials exist.	Present either a Valid Texas Driver's License or Texas DMV ID, showing your name and current street address. Fee:  $10.00 annually per individual or $15.00 annually per family.  No fee required for those holding valid TexShare cards issued from their home library.
Student Use Library Cards  (Most students attending a school in the Alvarado Independent School District are entitled to a free Student Use Library Card. However, the free Student Use Library Card is not available to anyone who has already had a library card which has been voided or whose family has voided cards or owes fines.)	Permits access to books and audio books that are age appropriate for school reading and research purposes.   The free Student Card may not be used to check out video tapes and may not be used to check out materials for other family members. Fines of 10¢ per item per day apply to overdue materials. Privileges suspended when any unpaid fines or overdue materials exist.	A parent/guardian's ID and signature is required.  This indicates that a parent accepts responsibility for their child's use of all library resources. Parent/guardian must present either a Valid Texas Driver's License or Texas DMV ID, showing their name and current street address Proof of attendance of an Alvarado Independent School District school may be required.
*TexShare Cards Alvarado Public Library Patrons, with active memberships in good standing for at least three (3) months, are eligible for TexShare Cards. Patrons from other libraries who have a valid TexShare Card may receive a free membership card from our library. *TexShare is a cooperative program designed to improve library service to Texans. TexShare enables participating libraries to offer a broader range of materials and services than any single library can provide. It is a program of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. For more information about the TexShare Program click here.	TexShare cards may be used at any participating TexShare library according to the rules of that library. All items borrowed are the responsibility of the patron and must be returned to the lending library. Privileges are suspended when a patron loses their "in good standing" status. In order to remain in good standing patrons are required to borrow materials at least once per month at the Alvarado Public Library and pay any and all fines or fees assessed from the Alvarado Public Library or from any other library where the patrons has used their TexShare Card. You may be asked to present your Alvarado Public Library Card as well as your picture ID and your TexShare Card at participating libraries.	Bring your Alvarado Public Library card and valid Texas driver's license or valid Texas DMV ID, showing your name and current street address to the Alvarado Public Library so that the staff may review your patron status and determine your eligibility.

Each person should have a Library Card

Parents may not use their children’s card to borrow materials for their own use, and other family members cannot use cards issued to students from out of town.  To avoid any surprises at the check out desk we suggest that you always have your own card ready for your personal use. 

Keep your Library or TexShare Card in Good Standing! Treat your Card like a Credit Card.

You are responsible for everything borrowed your card. Careless use of your card could result in fines, replacement costs, and suspension of borrowing privileges.   We strongly suggest that each person have his or her own library card for personal privacy and convenient access to library resources.  Should your card become lost or stolen, report it immediately to 817-783-7323 or to alvpubl@airmail.net  

Lost or Stolen Library Cards and TexShare Cards

Remember that your Library or TexShare Card is just like a Credit Card.   You are responsible for any item borrowed on this card until it has been reported lost or stolen.  Report a lost or stolen card immediately to avoid misuse.