About the Library
About us...
The Salado Public Library is located at 1151 North Main Street in Salado, Texas. The Library provides free services to all residents living within the Salado Public Library District boundaries and surrounding communities.
The library provides the Salado community with books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, e-books, e-audiobooks, databases, public computers, and faxing/printing services. In addition to these items, we have free WiFi, computer and internet training, job searching resources, reference assistance, storytime, and special events.
Our friendly and professional staff is eager to serve you.
Our Mission: The Salado Public Library welcomes, empowers, and enlightens all who enter our doors.
Our Vision: Salado Public Library will be a popular destination for the Village of Salado that will provide quality technology, relevant resources and stimulating programs to encourage a love of reading and provide lifelong learning opportunities. We will strive to be a place of innovation, a space to gather and to enrich the minds and lives of all our patrons.
Our Values:
Salado Public Library
... offers a welcoming and a respectful atmosphere.
... is a gathering place open to all members of our community.
... offers materials, programs and technology that are current, relevant and broad enough for discovery.
... staff cooperates with one another and uses each person's talents to accomplish our mission.
Friends of the Library
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Friends of the Library
Membership, Board members, and activities
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Friends Invitation Form -- 4-27-21.pdf
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Friends of the library - Nov 2022.pdf
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November newsletter.pdf
Get Involved!
Volunteering
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our Library. If you enjoy books, computers and people you'll like working at the library as a volunteer. We have lots of opportunities for folks who range in age from 13 to 80-something.
Opportunities include:
- Assisting with children's activities
- Building maintenance
- Sorting and selling books in the Bookends, the Friends book store
- Serving on a Friends committee or the Friends Board of Directors
- Contributing baked goods for events
- Working on publicity, marketing and outreach
- Sharing an art or craft with the Adult Crafts group
- Serving on the Book Selection Committee
- Processing books
- Shelving books
Call the library, download an application for adult volunteers or teen volunteers, or e-mail the library at splstaffcal@gmail.com.
Donations
Donations of books, movies and recent magazines in good condition are gratefully accepted. Those items not added to the library collection will be sold in Bookends, the Friends of the Library book store.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Salado Public Library is a 501 (c) 3 organization created to support the library. The Friends are a forward-looking group of supporters who volunteer their time and talents in a variety of roles, who raise money through used book sales and acquisition of grants, and who encourage greater use of the Library’s resources and programs. Additionally, the Friends serve as advocates for the library as the library continues to serve the Salado community. All members of the community are welcome to join (there are no dues). An application form is available here or at the library.
The Friends of the Salado Public Library recruit volunteers, operate the Bookends Book Store, conduct programs and fundraisers and support the library in other ways as needed.
Membership in the Friends is free!
Some of the Friends activities and programs include:
- Death by Chocolate
- Guest speakers
- Help with the Summer Reading Program
- Used Book Sales
Your Library Card
Who can get a card
Anyone residing in Salado or a surrounding community may obtain a free library card by providing proof of current address. Parents must sign for children under 14. There is a $1.00 charge to replace a lost library card.
Borrowing Limits
A patron is allowed to borrow ten items at a time, two of which may be videos and two may be DVDs. New books may be borrowed for two weeks with no renewal. All other books may be borrowed for three weeks; videos and DVDs for one week. These items are renewable once if another patron has not reserved them. Parents are responsible for materials borrowed by children under the age of sixteen
Placing Holds
A Patron is allowed to place 10 holds on library materials. Holds may be placed by phone, in person on or the web site. The library will contact you by phone or email when the requested item is ready to be picked up. Reserves are held at the front desk for one week.
Renewing Your Borrowed Items
Materials may be renewed by phone, on the library web site or at the library.
Library Fines
The library charges 5¢ per day for overdue books and audio books and 25¢ per day for overdue movies. There is an outdoor book drop near the library parking lot for the return of books; however audio and video materials must be returned inside at the library circulation desk. The borrower must pay for or replace all damaged or lost materials. Anyone owing over $5.00 in fines or who has fines over 90 days old may not check out any additional materials until all fines are cleared.
TexShare Card
After you have been a member of the Salado Public Library for three months, and your record is free of fines and fees, you are eligible to receive a TexShare card, which gives you borrowing privileges at many public and academic libraries in Texas. Nearby libraries that participate in this program include Temple Public Library, the Lena Armstrong Public Library in Belton, Southwestern University, Georgetown Public Library, Round Rock Public Library, and UT-Austin. Your TexShare card must be renewed annually. Ask at the circulation desk for more information
Library District
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About the District
Salado Public Library District trustees, meeting dates and records.
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District Records
Meeting agendas, audio minutes (official records of SPLD meetings) and abbreviated amended agenda minutes.
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2007 Long Range Plan
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Budget FY 2010
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Library Budget FY 2010-2011
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2010 Report to the State Library
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FY2011 Presidents Letter
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FY2013 Budget.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index September 24, 2012.pdf
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SPLD Agenda September 24, 2012.pdf
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SPLD Audio Minutes September 24, 2012.WMA
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SPLD Agenda 10 22 12.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 10 22 12.pdf
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SPLD 10 22 12.WMA
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SPLD Audio Minutes 11 26 12.WMA
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SPLD Minutes Index 11 26 12.pdf
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SPLD Agenda 11 26 12.pdf
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SPLD Agenda 01 28 13.pdf
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SPLD Agenda 12 17 12.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 12 17 12.pdf
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SPLD 12 17 12 Part 2.wma
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SPLD 12 17 12 Part 1.wma
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SPLD 2 25 13.WMA
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SPLD 1 28 13.WMA
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SPLD Minutes Index 1 28 13.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 02 25 13.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 6 24 13.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 03 25 13.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 5 29 13.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 7 22 13.doc
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SPLD 3 25 13 Part 2.WMA
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SPLD 2 25 13.WMA
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SPLD 6 24 13.WMA
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SPLD 3 25 13 Part 1.WMA
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SPLD 4 22 13.WMA
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SPLD 5 29 13.WMA
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SPLD 7 22 13.WMA
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2014 Budget.pdf
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SPLD Agenda 8 26 13.pdf
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SPLD Agenda 9 23 13.pdf
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SPLD Agenda 10 28 13.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 10 28 13.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 9 23 13.pdf
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SPLD 10 28 13.WMA
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SPLD 9 23 13.WMA
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SPLD 8 26 13.WMA
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SPLD Minutes Index 11 25 13.pdf
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SPLD Agenda 11 25 13.pdf
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SPLD 11 25 13.WMA
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SPLD Agenda 1 27 14.pdf
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SPLD Agenda 12 23 13.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 01 27 14.pdf
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SPLD Agenda 03 24 14.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 12 23 13.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 2 24 14.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 03 24 14.pdf
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SPLD 12 23 13 Part 2.WMA
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SPLD 12 23 13 Part 1.WMA
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SPLD 3 24 14.WMA
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SPLD 2 24 14.WMA
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SPLD 1 27 14.WMA
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SPLD Minutes Index 04 28 14.pdf
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SPLD Agenda 04 28 14.pdf
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SPLD 4 28 14.WMA
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SPLD 5 28 14.WMA
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SPLD Agenda 05 28 14.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 05 28 14.pdf
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SPLD Agenda 06 23 14.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 6 23 14.pdf
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SPLD 6 23 14.WMA
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Library Budget FY 2014-2015.pdf
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SPLD Agenda 08 25 14.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 08 25 14.pdf
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SPLD 8 25 14 Part 2.WMA
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SPLD 8 25 14 Part 1.wav
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SPLD Agenda 09 29 14.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 09 29 14.pdf
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SPLD 9 29 14.WMA
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SPLD Agenda 11 24 14.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 11-24-14.pdf
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SPLD 11 24 14.WMA
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SPLD Agenda 12 29 14.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 12 26 14.pdf
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SPLD 12 29 14 Part 2.WMA
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SPLD 12 29 14 Part 1.WMA
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SPLD Agenda 1 26 15.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 1-26-15.pdf
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SPLD 1 26 15.WMA
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SPLD Agenda 2 23 15.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 2 23 15.pdf
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SPLD 2 23 15.WMA
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SPLD Agenda 3 23 15.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 3 23 15.pdf
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SPLD 3 23 15.WMA
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SPLD Agenda 4 27 15.pdf
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SPLD Minutes Index 4 27 15.pdf
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SPLD 4 27 15.WMA
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SPLD Agenda 5 26 15.pdf
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SPLD 5 26 15.WMA
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SPLD Agenda 6 22 15.doc
Library Policies
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Library Policies
The following policies govern how we use our library.
- Computer Use & Internet Safety Policy
- Salado Public Library District Policies
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Interlibrary Loan Policy
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Meeting Room Policy
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Request for Reconsideration of Materials
- Interlibrary Loan Policy
- Meeting Room Policy
Library Services
Circulation Services:
- Interlibrary Loan: If the library does not have the item you need, ask at the desk about borrowing it from another library. ILL services are available to all patrons. The library can usually obtain books and/or articles from other libraries within a two-week period. There is no cost to the patron.
- Public Computers: The library has free WiFI and internet-access computers available for use. Printing and copy services are 10¢ per page in black and white, 25¢ per page in color. Microsoft Office applications are available at all terminals. Patrons must sign up for access and time may be limited, based on demand. Internet use policies are posted in the library. Laptops are also available for check-out. Call the front desk at 254-947-9191 for more information.
- Photocopies & Faxes: There is a copy / fax machine available at the library for public use. Copies are 10¢ per page. Faxed pages are $1.00 per page.
Programs and Classes:
- The library offers several programs for all ages. See our program schedule!
- The Summer Reading Program for school-age children and teens is held every summer. A schedule of events will be posted in May.
Outreach Activities:
The Friends of the Library and Library staff provide delivery of Library materials to Salado short and long-term home-bound citizens. Please call the library (947-9191) to get started in our program.
The Library's Collection:
- Adult Books
- Juvenile Books
- Young Adult / Teen Books
- Graphic Novels
- Spanish Language Materials
- Fiction & Non-Fiction
- Large Print
- Genealogy
- Audio Books
- E-Books
- Videos/DVDs—English & Spanish
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Reference Materials
- Databases
- Laptops for check-out
- and more...
Community Spaces in the Library:
- Board Room:Seats up to 10 people and is available for use during library hours. Call the library to reserve the room.
- Meeting Room: Seats up to 30 people and is available for use during library hours and limited hours outside of regular operating times. Call the library to reserve the room or find out more information.
Library Holidays / Closed Days
Library Hours
Monday-Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM New Year's Day Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving December 24 - December 26. |
Library Movie
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