In order to obtain a TexShare card from the San Marcos Public Library, patrons must be sixteen years or older, be eligible for free library services as authorized by the San Marcos City Council, be a registered cardholder for at least two months and must also be in good standing without overdue items, fines or fees. Visiting TexShare card holders may apply for borrowing privileges at the San Marcos Public Library by presenting a valid TexShare Card, providing an acceptable form of address verification such as a current Texas driver's license, official D.P.S. identification card or a student ID with address and filling out a written application. Service hours are subject to change. San Marcos Public Library cardholders may request a TexShare card at the Reference Desk during regular library hours. Visiting TexShare cardholders may apply for a library card at the Circulation Desk during regular library hours.
Renewals are usually for one week and there is a limit of two renewals.
You cannot renew items that are on hold for another customer. Borrowers are responsible for returning materials directly to the San Marcos Public Library, either to the inside or outside book drops. Overdue notices are provided as a courtesy. Borrowers are responsible for all overdue fines. Standard library procedures will be followed to recover any materials lost by TexShare borrowers.