Borrowing
Book Checkout
All library materials may be checked out for 2 weeks. Puzzles may be checked out for 6 weeks. You do not have to have a library card to pick out paperbacks.
Reserve a Book
Click the button below and sign in using your library card & phone number. Search for and select the book of your choosing, and click “RESERVE THIS ITEM”.
Ebooks
The San Augustine Public Library offers free eBooks through the Piney Woods Digital Consortium. All you need is an active library card to sign up!
Library Cards
It’s free and easy. If you live in San Augustine, Shelby, or Sabine counties, all you need is a Texas Driver’s License, Texas ID, or Military ID.
Renewals
Material renewals can be done in person, online, by text, or by phone. Patrons will be charged for unreturned, lost or damaged items.
Welcome to the San Augustine Public Library digital reading hub! We are excited to offer Beanstack, a fun and easy-to-use platform that helps readers of all ages track their reading, earn digital badges, and participate in exciting library challenges all year long. Whether you’re reading to your child for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten or looking to reach your own personal reading goals, Beanstack makes it simple to log your progress from your computer or mobile device. Join our community of readers today and see how many badges you can collect!
Technology Services
- Free Public Wi-Fi: Enjoy free Wi-Fi anywhere inside the library. Need access after hours? Our Wi-Fi is available just outside the building, including the parking lot.
- Hotspots: All patrons must have an active library card in good standing for at least 3 months to be eligible to check out a hotspot. Hotspots may be checked out for two weeks with one renewal available. Patrons will be charged $150 if a hotspot is lost or damaged. Please notify library staff immediately if you experience any issues with a hotspot.
- Computers & Equipment: Free public computers are available—just sign in at the front desk to get started. Printing fees are 20¢ for letter-sized black-and-white pages, 30¢ for legal-sized black-and-white pages, and 60¢ for color pages. Scanning and emailing are offered at no cost.
Conference Room
Need a quiet, private space for meetings or online appointments?
Our conference room is open to the public.
Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations receive priority.
Our private conference room is 8’ × 11.5’ and includes a door for added privacy.
The room features a large screen monitor with an attached webcam, making it ideal
for Zoom meetings, online testing, or telehealth visits. An additional table
with seating is available for client meetings or when you need
extra space to spread out your materials.It’s also a great option
if you simply need a quiet place to study or work.
Free Wi-Fi is available, and you’re welcome to use your own device.
The room may be reserved online by
clicking below or by calling 936-275-5367.
Reservations are available by the hour or by the day.
Research Services
Genealogical Research
A staff genealogist is normally available to assist with research on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9am-5pm.
You can reach her at 936-275-5367,
select Genealogy Department or by direct email at mf_burks@hotmail.com
Interlibrary Loan Program (ILL)
The Interlibrary Loan Program helps San Augustine Public Library provide cardholders with materials that are not in the library’s collection. In order to request ILL materials, patrons must have an active library card for at least six months and be in good standing. Up to two ILL items may be borrowed at one time. Due dates are established by the lending library. Patron is required to pay shipping (usually around $5).
*Some Restrictions Apply
Copy, Fax, & other Services
Copy Services
Copying and Printing Fees:
20¢ for letter-sized black-and-white pages
30¢ for legal-sized black-and-white pages,
60¢ for color pages.
Scanning and emailing
services are offered at no cost.
Other Services
Fax:
20¢ per page for incoming fax
$1.00 per page for outgoing fax
Lamination:
55¢ each – business card size
65¢ each – index card size
$1.00 each – 5×7 size
$1.35 each – letter size
$1.55 each – legal size
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