News/Policy updates

Memorial made for Eddie E. Shamp, Jr.

Eddie Shamp Jr. was born on May 24, 1930 in Louisiana. He served honorably as a para-trooper with the 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean conflict. He moved to Beaumont as a youngster and remained to raise a family and pursue a career. He retired as a District Chief of the Beaumont Fire Department for over 30 years.

Louella Doucet becomes GPL Director

It was announced this week that Louella Doucet will be the new Groves Public Library Director.

Memorial made for Huey Walter Martin

A memorial was made for Huey Walter Martin who passed away October 22, 2018

Reminder on Cost of Memorial Books

Memorial book cost reminder

Beverage and Snacks Policy Changed

Beginning May 1, 2018, GPL will no longer allow beverages and snack in the library. In addition, coffee sales will also cease.

Policy Regarding 3-Day DVDs

There is a policy change concerning the circulation of new DVDs.

Limited Donations Accepted

We appreciate your giving usable donations to the library, but we are at a point where we can only accept one box donations. We have run out of storage space.

Changes in Circulation Policy

Adults may now check out 12 items----- among the 12, 5 audios for 14 days, and 4 DVDs for 7 days. Children can also check out 5 audios for 7 days. Audios will move from .15 per day late charge to $1.00 to be more in line with DVDs.

Guns in the Library

Policy Change for New Library Registrants

Policy change pertaining to persons registering for a library card at Groves Public Library.

Cap Placed on Allowable Copies

Visitors are limited in how many copies they can print from computer or on the copier.

WIFI access to be limited

Beginning immediately, GPL will no longer provide WIFI access after 5 PM on weekdays. Weekend access will be at closing time on Saturday at 3 PM.

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