Breckenridge Library
About Us
The Breckenridge Library is a part of the Breckenridge Library and Fine Arts
Foundation. It is a private library providing public services to Breckenridge,
Stephens County and the surrounding area. The library occupies over 7500
square feet and contains over 27,000 titles. it is staffed by two employees
and many volunteers.
Contact Information
Breckenridge Library
209 N. Breckenridge Ave.
Breckenridge, Tx 76424
Phone/FAX: 254-559-5505
Email:brecklibrary@cebridge.net
Events/Programs
Toddler Story time:
Feb.2,10:45 AM
Feb. 16, 10:45 AM
Basic Computer Classes:
Jan. 19 --full
Feb. 2--full
April 6--still open
Census Jobs Testing:
Contact Library for Feb. Testing Info
AARP Tax Preparation:
Every Wed. in Feb., Mar. Call for info
History
had a public library which was fully supported by the City or the
County. In the past, both the County and the City to some degree
supported a library, but the organization as it formerly existed was
the “brain child” of and was created by the Wednesday Study Club.
The Library had a shaky financial structure and was moved from
place to place with no permanent home. Prior to its present
location, it was housed in part of the YMCA. However, the YMCA
Board asked the library to move because it needed the space.
The fine group of women called the The Wednesday Study Club
had run out of options. An interest in the arts, both visual and
musical, for years had been a part of the Breckenridge community.
A “City” band, the Breckenridge Boys Choir, and several art exhibits
were sponsored by various organizations in the community. It
became obvious to city leaders that there was a need for not only
a library but also a location to encourage talented persons to
participate in the arts. In January, 1983, a matching grant became
available and Virginia and Lester Clark provided the matching funds
to provide the library with the current facilities. The Breckenridge
Library and Fine Arts Foundation was formed and now supports the
Library and the Fine Arts Center. As a result of the established
foundation, in 1985 the Library moved from the YMCA to the
current location and occupied half of the City Office building
until the City Offices moved. In 2000, the library was able to
expand from 3500 sq.ft. to 7,700 sq.ft. The Breckenridge Library
and Fine Arts Center is a unique facility and it is very special
to its community.
Library Card Issuance
Library cards for patrons over 18 years of age may be obtained by
filling out a user agreement in person at the library. Two proofs of
current residence are needed including a picture ID
(Driver's License preferred). Student cards can be issued to
children who are school age. A parent or guardian must be
present to sign for anyone under 18 years of age. Parents must
provide their driver's license picture and proof of current residence
and a picture of the child. If the parent does not have a current
picture, one will be taken for identification purposes. Children
under kindergarten age may use their parent’s card to check out
books. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by
a parent or legal guardian at all times while in the library.
Patron Computers
The Breckenridge Library contains ten public access computers
which include the following: one handicapped access computer
and one research/reference computer in the conference room.
TexShare Database Access:
Contact the library for passwords and logins.
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/texshare/pl/
On-Line Tutorials at Tutor.com:
Contact the library for passwords and logins for
free on-line tutoring in all subjects for students
K-12, college and Adult Education.
Interlibrary Loan Statement
The Breckenridge Library will lend books and other materials in accordance with federal copyright law and the Library’s discretion. In order to insure that local Breckenridge Library users have access to the latest materials, the following items will NOT be available via interlibrary loan.
Books published within the last year
Items designated as “high demand”
Audio-Visual materials including video and/or sound recordings
Reference material
Genealogical material
Magazines and newspapers
Rare, archival, manuscript or fragile items
Microfilm, microfiche
Older books will be lent at the library’s discretion and according to the condition and demand.
All materials lent via interlibrary loan will have a loan period of 14 days. Materials not in demand can be renewed for an additional 14 days.
The Breckenridge Library will borrow materials via interlibrary loan only for registered library patrons in Good Standing. A maximum of 3 (three) interlibrary loan requests are allowed per library patron. Items or requests can be limited at the library’s discretion. The Breckenridge Library reserves the right to further limit the number of requests as circumstance dictates. No title will be requested a second time until the original request has been returned, fully completed and updated in the Breckenridge Interlibrary Loan Department. The Breckenridge Library will NOT request the following categories of materials:
Best-sellers or books published within the last year.
Books priced over $30.00
Audio-Visual materials (video recordings and sound recordings)
Microforms (film or fiche)
The Breckenridge Library never charges a fee for interlibrary loan requests. The library does require that a small postage fee be paid if a patron accepts the requested book upon arrival. If the lending library charges a fee, this will be passed on to the borrower. No request will be made before the borrower has the opportunity to accept or decline paying any appropriate charges.
