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Olton Area Library

Your Library Card

Getting a card, renewing materials, placing holds, etc.

Who can get a card

  • Any Texas resident can get a library card.  Children are issued cards with a parent's signature; a driver's license or picture ID is required for adults.

How to Get Your Card

  • The application for a free card takes only a few minutes.  The card is free unless you need replacement in less than a year.  There is a fee for cards lost in that time.

Borrowing Limits

  • There is a limit of 4 DVDs per household at one time. VHS cassttes are not limited.  Many of our childrens videos do not carry fines for late return.

Placing Holds

  • You may place a reserve on materials.  Reserves and Interlirary loan items must be picked up within a few days.

Renewing Your Borrowed Items

  • You may renew materials by phone.  Videos are limited to one rewewal.

Library Fines

  • Books and videos are subject to late fees.  Children's and audio books are not subject to fines.