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GETTING A CARD

Library membership is free; however, we have an address verification process for new members. On your initial visit you will be allowed to check out two (2) print items on a provisional status. Once the verification is complete, you will have full privileges.

Over 18 12 items only 4 of which are DVDS or 5 Books on CD or cassette Under 18 12 items only 5 of which are Books on CD No DVDs or cassettes

Circulation *depends on whether it is on reserve

Type	Circulation	Late Fee	Renewable?
Printed / materials	14 days	15 cents	*Yes
Books on CD/Tape	14 days	$1	*Yes
DVDs	7 Days	$1	*Yes
Popular Bestseller	7 days	30 cents	NO

Internet Access Our Internet and WIFI access does not require a library membership. Our computers are filtered for your protection. We can accommodate users with disabilities. Parents are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activity.
Online services Our library automation software allows you to access your library account so you can reserve, renew and view your account history.

5600 West Washington BLVD, Groves, Texas 77619
Phone: 409-962-6281 Text us at 409-203-6642
Website: http://www.groveslibrary.org Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groveslibrary

Your donation of $30, given to the library, will purchase a book, in memory of an event or loved one. An acknowledgement will be sent to a person you choose to inform them of your donation. For more on prices, and to access a form to mail to the Director, visit our website at www.groveslibrary.org.

Adopt-A-Book Memorial Program

Discover Your Library!

Groves was named after Port Arthur Land development representative and pioneer Port Arthurian, Asa E. Groves (1867-1925), shown at right with his brother, John Wesley. Asa E. Groves grew up in Vernon, Wisconsin. He is interred at Magnolia Cemetery in Port Neches, Texas.
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Groves Public _____________________
Library
Est. 1935

Expect the best...

For holiday closings, visit our website at www.groveslibrary.org

Library Hours www.groveslibrary.org

Monday 8:30-AM 5:50 PM Tuesday Noon-7:50 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM-5:50 PM Thursday 8:30 AM-5:50 PM Friday 8:30 AM-4:50 PM Saturday 11:00-2:50 PM Closed Sunday
Sunday Closed

We are more than just a place to find a good book. We also offer:
Digital materials through Overdrive
Fax, proctor services, & Notary Service
Fiber Internet access, e-printing, free WIFI
Copier (limited copies) and scanners for public use
Meeting room access for non-profits
Periodicals, newspapers and more.

a department of the City of Groves,Texas www.cigrovestx.com Deborah Harper, Director

Ask us a question, renew your materials—text 409-203-6642.

We are members of CTLS, Inc. Through membership in the Texas State Library & Archives Commission, we are able to provide:
Interlibrary Loans
TexShare Cards
TexShare Databases

GPL Volunteers contribute vastly to our library. They volunteer at the desk, tend our garden, sort donated books, teach classes, and hold book sales to raise money for library needs.

We welcome participation in our volunteer group. Go to our website for more info on how to get started!

Our Mission

Groves Public Library offers access to diverse materials, latest technology, year around programming, and appropriate information, in a comfortable atmosphere, with the goal of aiding citizens to develop their curiosity, imagination, creativity, and motivation.

A little library history…

1934--Groves Community League began work on a library building on Lincoln Avenue.
1935--The first library opened to the public.
1956--The library moved to Lion’s Park.
1964--The Groves Rotary Club constructed a new l library building on Washington Blvd. near Wesgroves Park.
1986--The library was enlarged to its present size.
2017—We are still here and doing our best to serve the community.

Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance requirement is interest. Lady Bird Johnson 1912-2007

Children’s Programs

We believe in the value of early literacy and stress using the
library as a learning resource.

Cuddlebugs

Story Time

Summer reading

Safe Child Policy

Libraries and children were made for each other, however, the library is a public building. Whether your child visits with or without you, we want your child to feel safe. We cannot guarantee the safety of a child out of hearing and sight distance of a parent. We define an unattended child as any child, 8 and under, who is present at the library without the supervision of a parent, guardian, or a sibling over age 14. For more information and to read the full policy, go to our website: www.groveslibrary.org