Library Services

Circulation Services

Library materials have a two week circulation cycle.  Patrons may renew the materials once providing there are no reserve holds on the materials. 

Interlibrary Loan Services are available at a fee of $1.00 per loaned item.  The fee is collected upon the request being fulfilled.

Youth and Teen Services

Story Time - Preschool programming throughout the school year

Summer Reading Club - Each year the library adopts the Texas State Library theme for Summer Reading Club and presents programming to encourage a lifetime love of reading and learning.  The programs commence immediately after public school release for the Summer. 

Youth Volunteer Program - The library participates in local youth volunteer programs that benefit the growth and development of the youth involved and the library as well. Volunteers must complete and submit a volunteer application and be approved for the volunteer program.  Application are available at the library's circulation desk.  

Reference Assistance

The Seagoville Public Library provides reference services upon request. 

Outreach Activities

The Seagoville Public Library shares their collection with The Seagoville Senior Citizens Center, The Villas of Seagoville, and provides donated materials to the Seagoville Federal Correctional Institution.

Library Staff also participate in local "fairs" presented by school and civic groups.

The Library's Collection

The Seagoville Public Library owns approximately 30,000 volumes.  In additional to standard print materials the library's collection includes:

Audiobooks

Large Print Books

Movies in DVD Format

Documentary and "How To" Films 

Wi-fi Hotspots

Magazines and Journals

Research Databases

TexShare

TexShare allows direct access to books and other library materials that aren't available at your local library. The Seagoville Public Library participates in TexShare in two ways:

1. TexShare Borrowers Card

The Seagoville Public Library will honor TexShare Card referrals from any library in the state of Texas.  The circulation policies that apply to all patrons apply to TexShare cardholders.  In addtion the following limitations apply:

Item Limit - 3

Renewal Limit -  1 - If there are no holds or reserves on the material.

Details of the TexShare lending policies may be viewed on the internet at:

www.texshare.edu/programs/card/circpol/seagovillepl.html

2. TexShare Card Referral

Eligible applicant must be an established patron in good standing.  Established patron must have maintained six months of library usage without unpaid fines or seriously over due materials.  In an effort to clarify "usage", monthly transactions are sufficient to establish eligibility.  The TexShare card is a privilege for those who have demonstrated that they can use library services in a responsible manner.

Your home library shall remain your primary provider of library services. The purpose of the TexShare card is to enhance service with materials not available at your home library.