| Haslet Public Library |
The Haslet Public Library provides library services for life-long learning, cultural enrichment, information and recreation for the citizens of the Haslet community; assures equal access to information; is responsive to the public library needs of the community; and provides a gathering place for area residents.
Open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, the library is open to all of Texas. We will issue cards to any Texas State resident who can provide proof of current address. |
| Open House |
Help us celebrate the anniversary of the library's opening! The library will have a special reception honoring the people responsible for the construction of the library on Thursday, February 9th at 7 PM. The library will unveil its new building plaque at the reception. We hope to see you there! |
| 2nd Annual Friends of the Haslet Library Adult Spelling Bee |
The 2nd Annual Friends of the Haslet Library Adult Spelling Bee is scheduled for Saturday, March 24 at 7 PM. Teams of up to three adults can enter the spelling bee for a registration fee of $15 per
team. Audience admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children under 12. Each ticket enters spectators into a drawing for door prizes. Additional tickets may be purchased for more chances to win. Refreshments will be sold during the bee. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Haslet Library. Registration forms are now available at the library. |
| Storytime |
Preschool Storytimes are held on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Toddler Storytimes are held on Wednesdays at 11:15 AM.
February storytime themes:
2/1 – Bears
2/8 – Valentines
2/15 – Love
2/22 – Dogs
2/29 – Mice |
| Books with Bite |
If you like your books with a little bite you'll love our new adult book club. Meetings are normally held on the first Tuesday of each month. See below for a schedule of future book discussions:
- Feb. 7: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
- Mar. 6: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
- Apr. 3: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
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| Services |
- Books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, music and movies for all ages
- Programs for all ages
- Volunteer opportunities
- Meeting/study room
- Copying and Faxing
- Public computers with internet access and Microsoft Office software
- Wireless Internet access (WiFi)
- Interlibrary loan
- Overnight return bin located outside the entrance of the library
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| Check Out Period |
Loan time for all materials is two weeks. Materials may be renewed one time, unless there is a reserve. Check out is limited to 23 items: 20 each of books, magazines or audios, 3 videos or DVDs |
| Overdue Fines |
Books, magazines, audios
.25 per day, per item
Maximum fine: $5 per item
Video tapes/DVDs
$1 per day, per item
Maximum fine: $5 per item
Fines are not charged for days the library is closed. Accumulated fines of $5 or more will result in loss of library privileges until paid. Borrowers are responsible for paying for lost or damaged items |
| Reserves |
Reserves may be placed on checked out items. Books will be held for one week. Videos/DVDs will be held for one day. |
| Fees |
Copies & Printing
Black & white $.10 per page
Fax
Send $1 per page
Receive $1 per page
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| Friends of the Haslet Public Library |
The Friends of the Haslet Public Library is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support Haslet Public Library. Through membership dues, fundraising and grants, the group has helped pay for the following:
• Books and other library materials
• Programs
• Equipment
Please consider a basic membership for the year 2012 at $10 to support the Friends and the library. We welcome your participation at any level. The next Friends meeting will be Tuesday, October 18 at 7 PM.
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| Donations |
| We gratefully accept donations of new and used books, books on CD, and DVDs during operating hours. Items will either be added to the collection or saved for a future book sale. A receipt will be issued if requested. Due to space restraints, please limit donations to one box per visit. Magazines, textbooks, Readers Digest condensed books, and encyclopedias are not accepted. |
| Donors |
The Haslet Public Library gratefully thanks the following organizations for their support.
- Atmos Energy
- BNSF Foundation
- Chief Oil and Gas
- Friends of the Haslet Library
- Greater Keller Women's Club
- Rockwell Fund, Inc.
- Target Foundation
- Texas Library and Archives Commission
- Tocker Foundation
- Trophy Club Women's Club
- XTO Energy
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