Library Services
The Honey Grove Library provides access to Books (fiction, non-fiction, large print, young adult, junior and children’s) up to ten (10) per card at a time, DVDs limited to three (3) per family at a time , and Electronic Resources (including but not limited to ebooks, Audio books, and various helpful links). Limits may be adjusted per library staff discretion.
Loan Periods are for three week periods for all items.
In Addition the following are available to our patrons:
Computers are available during Library hours. Wi-Fi is available.
Computer printouts $0.10 ea. page – Color $1.00 per page.
Copies $0.10 ea. page — Color Copies $1.00 ea. page.
Genealogy and Local History – The Library has a strong collection of local history publications, and even more resources are available online. Start your research at the website of the Honey Grove Preservation League (www.honeygrovepreservation.org). Genealogy and Local History items are NOT available for check-out.
A guide to researching Honey Grove History is at https://www.honeygrovepreservation.org/research-tools.html
Please call the Library in advance if you would like to meet with a member of the Preservation League or to schedule a phone conversation with a member.
Interlibrary Loan –The Honey Grove Library participates in the statewide interlibrary loan program. The Library will offer this service in accordance with rules and regulations of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. This service permits the library to borrow materials for its patrons from other libraries. This interlibrary loan service is available to all patrons who have been in good standing for a 6 months and whose record is clear of fines and overdue items. Books and photocopies of articles from periodicals not owned by the Library, or that are otherwise unavailable, may be requested for loan through interlibrary loan. Recordings, microfilm, and genealogy materials may be requested but are often difficult to obtain.
The Library charges a fee of $5 for postage and handling on all interlibrary loans when applicable. The patron is responsible for all charges or fines imposed by the lending library. Every attempt will be made to borrow items from libraries that do not charge fees for loaning materials. If a patron does not wish to borrow an item due to charges that are imposed (such as insurance fees, lending fees, photocopying charges), this must be stipulated when the request is made. Fines for overdue materials and processing costs for lost items will vary with the lending library and are the responsibility of the patron.
The library may restrict the number of items requested by an individual patron or “meter” the number of items referred through interlibrary loan when necessary to ensure fair, equitable, and timely service within the constraints of budget and staffing. This action will only be taken in consultation with the patron and alternative sources for service will be suggested.
Requests that staff determines may violate copyright laws will not be accepted. Photocopies received through interlibrary loan will be stamped with notice of copyright.
To start requesting, notify the staff at the library with what you’re looking for or place a request yourself through the Texas Armadillo Network
Laminating – $1.00 ea. (Laminate pages are 8x10)
Register to Vote – Voter registration cards are available at the front desk.
Technology Assistance – Need help with your tablet, laptop or cell phone? Need instruction or want to set up an email, facebook account or apply for a job? Help is available – by appointment. Please email or call 903-378-2206 to set up a time.
TexShare – TexShare is a consortium of Texas libraries joining together to share print and electronic materials, purchase online resources, and combine staff expertise. It is also a free resource through the library for patrons. More information about TexShare and its resources can be found at https://honeygrovelibrary.org/texshare/