Books and Services

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• Beading Loom from Hobbyworker
• Texas Instruments TI 84 Graphing Calculator
• Portable CD Player
• GoPro action camera and accessory kit
• ACER Chromebook
• Crochet Kit for Beginners
• WACOM Intuos Drawing Tablet
• Hot Glue Gun: Dual Temp Mini
• Fender Acoustic Guitar: Learn to Play Kit
• Leather Working Tools for Beginners
• Te­le­scope: Zhumel­l Z130 Portable Al­taz­imuth Re­flec­tor Te­le­scope
• Travel Telescope
• Microscope
• Janome Sewing Machine
• Ukelele
• Launch Pads: Learning tablets for kids, teens, and adults that don't require an internet connection. Charging cord included. Checkout Limits: 1 per account, 2 weeks, no renewals. Browse this collection 

Available for check out at the front desk during open hours.

Children's Activity Kits

• Al­pha­bet k­it: Dou­ble-sid­ed ­mag­net­ic let­ter tiles
• Buck­le, Lace, & Tie: Dress­ing Frames
• Create-a-burg­er se­quenc­ing s­tack­er
• From ­cater­pil­lar ­to but­ter­fly­: ac­tiv­i­ty k­it
• Gears! Gears! Gears! delux­e build­ing set
• Geom­e­try k­it: ­light-up ­math­ ac­tiv­i­ty ­cen­ter
• Heavy-­du­ty rhyth­m set
• Mini ABC pops
• Num­ber learn­ing locks
• Science view­er
• Talk­ing mi­cro­scope
• Trace & write al­pha­bet ­cen­ter
• Zip, S­nap & But­ton: Dress­ing Frames

Launchpads and Storytime Kits are also a part of our Library of Things and available for checkout.

Printing:

• Color - .50 per side
• Black and White - .15 per side

Faxing:

• Free
• 20 page limit per fax
• To receive a confirmation for sent faxes, please wait in the library

PLEASE NOTE: $2.50 additional fee will be charged for credit/debit purchases.

Scanning:

• Color - Free
• Black and White - Free

What is a Seed Library?

A seed library is an institution that lends or shares seeds. 

Our purpose is to spread seeds to the public, preserve plant varieties, and support local gardening.

All Kyle Public Library Patrons are welcome to take seeds from the Seed Library!

Why it Matters

Seed Libraries promote sustainability, self sufficiency, food security, and community exchange!

Our Seed Library was begun with the intention of supporting our community and local environment by nurturing local gardeners and seed savers. 

Seeds are small but contain immense potential for physical and cultural sustenance. Seed saving and sharing can increase biodiversity while developing seed stock that is more resilient and well suited for local climate and soil.

How to use the Seed Library

The Seed Library is self services. You can take up to 5 packets of seeds per visit. Please follow this limit to ensure that this resource is available to all. These seeds are for your use and you do not have to check out or return them.

We encourage patrons to donate harvested seeds or packets of purchased seeds that are suitable for the collection, though this is not required to use the Seed Library. Seeds in the collection should be heirloom, or open-pollinated, seeds.

A study room may be utilized for two hours on a first-come, first served basis. After two hours, the occupants may continue to use the space provided no one requests the space. Customers must check a study room out via presentation of their unblocked Library card or photo ID. If a study room is not available upon arrival, a customer may sign up to be next in line and must remain in the Library to wait their turn.

 A maximum of four individuals may occupy a study room at one time. No one under the age of 12 years old may utilize a study room without adult supervision, nor use the room alone.

Reservations are not taken for study rooms. No phone or email requests are allowed. Requests can only be made in person at the time of use.

White board marker kits are available at the circulation desk to use. No markers, other than the Library's are allowed to be used on the whiteboard.

Study Rooms are not available to be used for any of the following:

1. For purposes prohibited by city ordinance, by state or federal law, or Library Policy.
2. For commercial advertising or direct solicitation of clients or customers.
3. For fund-raising.
4. For events which directly profit the business of a commercial organization or individual.

Book-a-Librarian to arrange your appointment for help navigating library and community resources.

• We do help you find and print forms for livelihood (workforce, financial assistance, taxes). We don’t help you complete forms. 
• We do help you find computer classes, computer learning resources, and teach you to use eBooks, audiobooks, music & movies, and other library platforms. We don’t teach you how to use a computer. 
• We do help you create an email or recover a password for you to use with your library account. We don’t help you troubleshoot other computer issues.  
• We do help you find resume help and job search help. We don’t review resumes, look for jobs, or fill out applications. 

Patrons are limited to two 20-minute sessions per calendar month. Appointments will be scheduled during library hours.

Email libraryhelp@cityofkyle.com with your meeting preference (in-person, online, or over the phone), language preference (English or Spanish), and what you need help with, OR you can fill out the form below. Please allow up to 72 business hours for a reply. 

https://forms.office.com/r/d8ytQQQBKa