Services

Your library card provides access to more than 80,000 books, audiobooks, films, music, e-books and e-audiobooks, and online resources for all ages. Just come by the library with your photo ID (driver's license) with your current address to apply for a card or register online and then come into the library to show your picture ID and complete the process.

The Leander Public Library respects the privacy of patrons. Information that is gathered from patrons is limited to that which is needed to operate the library and is kept confidential. The Library does not keep records of items checked out once the items have been returned and any fines due are paid. Nor does the library monitor or retain patrons' Internet usage. The Library abides by Texas Government Code 552.124.

Please note: Your library card is required to borrow items.

Information required to obtain a library card includes accurate and current name, address, and phone number. For adults ages 18 and older, one form of government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license, must be presented at the time of application. New residents whose current address is not shown on the photo identification must also present a document with their current address, such as a utility bill or lease agreement. For children ages 17 and younger, parents/guardians/caregivers must provide their information and are considered the responsible party for their children's library materials and any fines that accrue.

Patrons must inform the Library of any changes in contact information. Patrons who do not live within the Leander city limits must pay an annual non-resident fee of $15 for an individual card and $25 for a non-resident family card. Cards must be renewed annually and patron contact information verified. Children's cards must be renewed by the responsible party.

Either a family card or an individual card will be issued and should be used only by the individual(s) to which it is issued. Should there be a change in the status of the individual (such as a family whose children want their own cards or related individuals who want a family card), the change will be noted in the patron's account and any applicable fees will be assessed.

Patrons wanting only to use the public access computers can be issued a day pass. Computers shut down 15 minutes before closing.

Should a patron forget his or her library or computer card, the patron may request their library card number by showing photo identification.

The Leander Public Library has non-encrypted Wi-Fi access available in the library. It is also available on the library porches and the first row of the parking lot. This service is available at no cost to the public from 8 am to 7 pm. If you have any questions please contact the library staff.

Looking for an item we don't have in our collection? We may be able to get it for you from another library for a $2.50 processing fee through an interlibrary loan program. Fill out the Interlibrary Loan Request Form and we'll let you know when it arrives at the library for pickup.

Printing and copying are available. 15 cents per page for black and white, 50 cents per page for color.

Fax service is available. Local numbers are $1 for the first 15 pages, long-distance is $3 for the first page, and $1 for each additional page.

We have two study rooms available for use. Study Room A is a dedicated communal quiet room, where multiple users may study and no calls or virtual meetings are allowed. Study Room B is available on a first-come, first-served basis, for one-hour increments. Call the library at 512-259-5259 for any inquiries.

We have one large meeting room available for rent. Rates are $50 an hour for non-profit/public, and $75 an hour for profit/private plus a $150 refundable security deposit. Check the CivicRec Calendar to see if your dates are available, then email Peggy Parrish, Library Director for an application.