Get A Library Card
Types of Library Cards
Any Frio Canyon resident and/or property owner is eligible for a free library card. Positive photo identification and proof of local residency or property ownership is required; i.e., county tax bill, recent utility payment, landlord lease, etc.
Minors who want a library card must have an adult sponsor. The adult sponsor must be 18 years or older and is responsible for material checked out on the minor’s card. When the minor turns 18, an adult account can be established under his/her responsibility.
Individuals or families living outside the county service area may obtain a library card for a fee of $10.00 with positive photo identification required. Cards should be renewed every 6 months.
Access up to 500 libraries in Texas with a TexShare card!
The Texshare Card Program is a reciprocal borrowing program designed to allow the registered users of participating institutions to directly borrow materials from libraries of other participating institutions in Texas. People interested in using the TexShare program must receive a TexShare card from their home library to check out materials from the Real County Public Library. Cards are issued to one individual and are non-transferrable.
Texshare cards are set to expire on the date set by the home library that issued the TexShare card to the user.
For more information, visit: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/texshare/card
How To Obtain A Library Card
Any Frio Canyon resident and/or property owner may complete an application at the Real County Public Library Circulation Desk. All resident library cards expire after three years, non-resident cards after one year. Non-resident card fees must be paid annually to keep the card current.
Borrowing Limits
Standard checkout at the Real County Public Library is 6(six) books with a maximum of 3 DVDs per checkout/5 DVDs per family.
Books may be checked out for 2 weeks, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 2 weeks. Books may also be requested through our Inter-Library Loan program for a $3.00 fee.
DVDs may be checked out for 3 days. We request that DVDs be returned to the Circulation Desk only – not in the outside DROP BOX, please.
Renewing Borrowed Items
Renewals can be done either in person or by phoning the circulation desk at (830)232-5199.
Placing Holds on Books and DVDs
Members may place a hold on an item that is currently checked out by phoning the Circulation Desk.
Library Fines
The Real County Public Library does not charge fines for overdue books and/or DVDs. Materials must be returned in good condition. Items overdue for more than 30 days from initial checkout will be considered lost and replacement cost plus a $3.00 processing fee per item will be required. If materials are not returned or replaced promptly, members may anticipate that their check out privileges will be withdrawn.
Non-Circulating Items
Reference materials, rare books, current periodicals and genealogy may not be checked out or removed from the library.
Wi-Fi
The Real County Public Library offers free Wi-Fi to members and non-members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access information for this service, includes logging on to:
Site: LeakeyLibrary
Passcode: rcpleatx
The Wi-Fi may be accessed from both inside the library and from the adjacent parking areas.