Library Card

Non-Guadalupe County Residents

• Non-Guadalupe County residents may obtain a Seguin Public Library regular card by applying in person and paying the $25 annual out-of-county fee.  They must also renew their account in person.
• ID and proof of address documentation must be presented (see Required Documentation tab.)

Privileges

• Non-Guadalupe County Residents library card privileges are valid for one year. Cardholders will be notified 14 days before the card expires. 
• Non-Guadalupe County Residents must renew their privileges in person and pay the $25.00 out of county fee.  You can renew your privileges by mail by sending a check payable to the City of Seguin to 313 W. Nolte St, Seguin, TX 
• With a regular library card, Non-Guadalupe County Residents and are allowed to check out up to 30 items at any given time. Up to 5 DVDs/Blu-Rays can be checked out as part of the 30 items.
• By logging into your account you can access our online resources, renew materials, place holds, offer purchase suggestions, review materials, maintain a wish list or just keep up with your items online.

TexShare Cards

• Non-Guadalupe County residents with TexShare cards must apply and renew in person and provide a current TexShare card from the home library. 
• ID and proof of address documentation must be presented (see Required Documentation tab.)
• Privilege expiration for TexShare cards is determined by the expiration date set on the TexShare card from the home library.

Privileges

• TexShare cardholder privileges are set by the home library expiration date.  Cardholders will be notified 14 days before the card expires. 
• TexShare cardholders must renew their privileges in person. A new unexpired TexShare card from the home library must be presented.  
• TexShare cards expire on the date indicated by the TexShare card from the home library.
• With a regular library card, TexShare cardholders are allowed to check out up to 30 items at any given time. Up to 5 DVDs/Blu-Rays can be checked out as part of the 30 items.
• By logging into your account you can access our online resources, renew materials, place holds, offer purchase suggestions, review materials, maintain a wish list or just keep up with your items online.

Required Documentation & Procedure to obtain a regular library card

Required Documentation for Guadalupe County Residents, Non-Guadalupe County Residents and TexShare Card Members.

• To apply for a card a current photo identification, such as a state issued driver's license or ID, military ID or passport must be presented. 
• Also proof of current address in Guadalupe County, such as a voter registration card, utility bill, auto insurance or mail that is addressed to the applicant and postmarked within the past six months must be presented.
• TexShare Card members must also present the an unexpired TexShare card from the home library.
• Non-Guadalupe County residents must pay the $25.00 annual fee.

Apply for a Regular Library Card

Customers must apply for a regular library card in person at one of the library's service desks.  To apply for a library card you must provide:

• The documentation listed above and a completed application. Customers may download but must apply for a library card in person at one of the library's service desks. 
• Applicants under the age of 16 can obtain a library card with the signature of a parent/guardian. Parent/guardian photo identification and proof of residency is required.
• There is no minimum age requirement for library card holders. Children may get a library card if they can write/sign their name on the application form and the library card. 
• Parents must sign and be present for any minor under the age of 16.
• ID and proof of address documentation must be presented  (see Required Documentation listed below.)

E-Cards

• The library offers free e-cards to residents of Guadalupe County. An e-card provides access only to our digital/online resources. You may apply for an e-Card by completing the online application and emailing it to the library.
• Customers who do not have an existing account with the Seguin Public Library can apply for e-cards during normal operation hours. 
• An e-card may be converted to a regular card by coming to the library and presenting  an ID and proof of address documentation (see Required Documentation listed below.) 

Lost Card Replacements

• The cost of replacing a library card is $3.00 per occurrence.  If the card is replaced, then the original library card will be invalidated. 
• You must provide one form of photo ID. 
• If your card is lost or stolen, let us know immediately. In cases of unauthorized use of a lost or stolen card, the cardholder will be responsible for all costs and charges.

The library is located at 313 W. Nolte St., Seguin, TX 78155.  For more information contact the library by  email, by phone at 830-401-2422, or by text at 830-549-4698.