Books, audiobooks, games and magazines can be borrowed for a period of two weeks, while DVD’s and hotspots are for one week. Puzzles can also be checked out for 6 weeks.
Item limits:
Books – 5
Magazines – 3
Audiobooks – 3
DVD’s – 2
Paperbacks – no limit
Would you like to have a book set aside for you?
SAPL Online Catalog Click the link and sign in using your library card & phone number. You can access the entire library, plus libby. Search by keyword, subject, title, or author. Select the book of your choosing, and click “RESERVE THIS ITEM”.
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.
Items may be returned in person or placed in the book drop outside after hours. Renewals can be done in person or by phone. Patrons will be charged for unreturned, lost or damaged items.
Overdue Fines
(per day)
Books – 20¢
Audiobooks – 20¢
Magazines – 20¢
ILL Items – 50¢
DVD’s – $1.00
Hotspots – $5.00
The library has a significant collection of genealogical and historical material that includes San Augustine Tribune issues on computer, microfilm (census, local newspapers, and other types), family files, and a wide variety of books and other resources. Patrons can access the HeritageQuest database at the library. 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
The Interlibrary Loan Program helps San Augustine Public Library provide cardholders with materials that are not in the library’s collection, some restrictions apply. 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 the cost of having the requested book shipped to our library (usually around $5). A fine of 50¢ per day will be charged for overdue ILL items.
936-275-5049
to send: $1.00 per page
to receive: 20¢ per page
