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 Electra Public Library
401 N. Waggoner Street
Electra, Texas 76360
 940-495-2208 voice
 940-495-4143 fax
 terryholbert@yahoo.com
Director: Terry Holbert
Assistant Librarian: Patti Oakley
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED
The Electra Public Library was founded in 1925 in a small building on the grounds of the First Ward School. With donations of books and some money from the City and local citizenry, the library opened with 5,000 books and great hopes. In 1932 plans were made to build a rock building on lots donated by A. L. Robb, but the Great Depression stopped the plans and the library was actually closed for several months in 1933. The Library moved into its current location in 1967 after several other locations and many ups and downs. (see a more detailed history at http://www.texascook.com/Electra). In 1997, Dink Robb, a local philanthropist, funded the expansion of the Library with a new Children's section, and an endowment that continues to help fund the library operations. Throughout its history the Library has worked with the City of Electra, the Electra Public Library Board, and the Friends of the Electra Public Library to fund the Library and work to keep the programs and materials current and of interest to the public.
In order to receive a library card, you must have a photo ID and proof of address.
Card Catalog: http://electratx.booksys.net/opac/electratx/index.html
Services
- Public Fax: $1.00 per page (receiving or sending in the USA only)
- Copy Machine: 25 cents per page (first 4 copies free to students for school work)
- Computer Copies: 25 cents for black/white and $1.00 for color
- Laminating: .10 cents per inch
- Microfilm Reader: Electra Newspapers on film
- Internet
- Large Print Books
- Books on CD
- Music on CD
- Videos and DVD's
- Magazines & Newspapers
- Honor Paperbacks
- Texas Room
- Genealogy
- Interlibrary Loans
- IRS Forms
- TexShare Databases
- Neighborhood “Safe Place”
- Free library services for Blind and Physically handicapped people through the State Library delivered to your door
Loan Periods
Materials may be checked out for two weeks (14 days) and renewed once (1) if there are no holds for other patrons. Please note the following exceptions for loan periods:
- Adult DVD's – Seven days (7)
- Children DVD's – Seven Days (7)
Fines & Fees
All items carry a 5 cent per day overdue fee, except for DVD's that carry a 50 cent per day overdue fee. If the patron accrues $4.00 in fines, a restriction on borrowing privileges will be enforced. Fines will continue to accrue until the items are returned, renewed, or items are deemed lost and the charges paid.
Youth Services
Story Time
- Ages 3-5
- Tuesday Mornings at 10:30 A.M.
- September – May
Summer Reading Program
Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
Library Tours
The Librarian will do a specialized story time and/or library tour for your scout group, preschool, or grade school classes. Call the library for details at 940-495-2208.
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