Breckenridge Library

Breckenridge Library What's New

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 and Stephens County. 

 

Contact Information

209 N. Breckenridge Ave.
Breckenridge, Tx 76424
Phone/FAX: 254-559-5505

Events/Programs

Toddler Story time:
   1st & 3rd Tuesdays 2:30 p.m.
   (for children up to age 5)

History

Neither the City of Breckenridge nor Stephens County has ever 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. 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.

 Patron Computers

The Breckenridge Library contains ten public access computers which include the following: one handicapped access computer;  two children's computers in the children’s center;  and one research/reference computer in the conference room.

Free Tutorials On-line

Breckenridge Library patrons can access the following website for free tutoring in all core subjects.   You must be a library patron with a library card to access this website. Come by the library to get your login and password.

http://www.abilenetx.com/apl/big_country.html

TexShare Database Access: contact the library for passwords and logins.

http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/texshare/pl/