How to Get a Library Card
Library cards are available free of charge to all Texas residents, age 5 or older, with picture identification (for example, a driver’s license) with proof of residence (If you are not current on your driver’s license, you may bring in a current utility bill, etc.). Those 16 years of age and younger must have a parent or legal guardian present to register for a Bonham library card. If you need a replacement card, please visit the library and present a picture ID. Cost for a replacement card is $5.00 per card.
Cards for Out-of-State Patrons
Out-of-state patrons may obtain a library card for an annual fee of $10 per individual.
Replacing a Card
There is no charge for your first library card. If a card is lost, there is a $5 replacement fee. To obtain a card, adult patrons must present:
Phone Numbers
Message numbers will not be accepted as home phone numbers. Patrons must have a working phone in order to receive inter-library loans or to borrow material.
Register Your Child
Children over the age of 5 may register for their own library card. Children under 17 years of age must be registered by a parent or legal guardian. The parent / guardian must provide us with a valid driver's license with a correct address or provide proof of correct address. They must pay any amount owed on their own card and return all overdue items before obtaining a child's card. The parents must have a library card and be in good standings.
Library cards are available free of charge to all Texas residents, age 5 or older, with picture identification (for example, a driver’s license) with proof of residence (If you are not current on your driver’s license, you may bring in a current utility bill, etc.). Those 16 years of age and younger must have a parent or legal guardian present to register for a Bonham library card. If you need a replacement card, please visit the library and present a picture ID. Cost for a replacement card is $5.00 per card.
Cards for Out-of-State Patrons
Out-of-state patrons may obtain a library card for an annual fee of $10 per individual.
Replacing a Card
There is no charge for your first library card. If a card is lost, there is a $5 replacement fee. To obtain a card, adult patrons must present:
- A valid driver's license or government photo ID
- Proof of current address if the driver's license address is incorrect (utility bill, proof of insurance, any piece of mail, checkbook)
Phone Numbers
Message numbers will not be accepted as home phone numbers. Patrons must have a working phone in order to receive inter-library loans or to borrow material.
Register Your Child
Children over the age of 5 may register for their own library card. Children under 17 years of age must be registered by a parent or legal guardian. The parent / guardian must provide us with a valid driver's license with a correct address or provide proof of correct address. They must pay any amount owed on their own card and return all overdue items before obtaining a child's card. The parents must have a library card and be in good standings.
Checking Out Materials
Library materials other than reference and genealogy may be checked out for two (2) weeks. Items may be renewed up to three (3) times if there are no holds or requests for those items. DVD's may be checked out for one week.
New Patrons Check out Limits
New patrons will be on a 90-day probation period. You may only check out 1 DVD, and/or 5 books at a time. After the 90 days, if there are no late items and/or fines/fees, regular check out rules apply. If during the 90 days an item is returned late, the probation period resets for an additional 90 day, after the item is returned and all fines/fees have been paid.
Checkout Limits per Library Card – 25 total items out at one time in the following options:
· Books - 25
· DVDs - 5 (1 new DVD)
· CD or MP3 Audiobooks - 5
* Reading Academy Tablet - 1 per family
Patrons may place up to two (2) Hold Requests for materials not available for checkout due to being on order or currently checked out to another patron. Hot Spots/Tablets are not available to reserve.
Renewing Materials
There are three options for renewing items:
Returning Materials
Materials may be returned inside during open hours:
Monday - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Tuesday through Thursday – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
You may also return materials at the book drop located at the front of the building.
Hot Spots/Tablets need to be returned inside the library by closing of the day it is due.
Late Fees
Late fees are not applied during days the library is closed.
Library materials may not be checked out if fines have accumulated to $10.00 or more. Patrons who have lost or damaged library materials will be charged for the full replacement cost of the item plus an additional $5.00 processing fee.
(**Failure to return library items constitute the offense of Theft as described in Chapter 31 of the Penal Code of the State of Texas. Each item can be a separate offense or the value of the items can be added together to enhance the penalty for the offense. The Bonham Public Library may file criminal charges for items not returned.**)
Library materials other than reference and genealogy may be checked out for two (2) weeks. Items may be renewed up to three (3) times if there are no holds or requests for those items. DVD's may be checked out for one week.
New Patrons Check out Limits
New patrons will be on a 90-day probation period. You may only check out 1 DVD, and/or 5 books at a time. After the 90 days, if there are no late items and/or fines/fees, regular check out rules apply. If during the 90 days an item is returned late, the probation period resets for an additional 90 day, after the item is returned and all fines/fees have been paid.
Checkout Limits per Library Card – 25 total items out at one time in the following options:
· Books - 25
· DVDs - 5 (1 new DVD)
· CD or MP3 Audiobooks - 5
* Reading Academy Tablet - 1 per family
Patrons may place up to two (2) Hold Requests for materials not available for checkout due to being on order or currently checked out to another patron. Hot Spots/Tablets are not available to reserve.
Renewing Materials
There are three options for renewing items:
- On location: Bring the item to the circulation desk.
- By phone: Call 903-583-3128 (You will need your library card number.)
- Via the Internet: Renew your items through the library catalog website https://bonham.biblionix.com/catalog/ click on the word “Display”. You will be prompted to enter your username and password. The default username is the last 4 digits of your library card. The default password is your library card number. After logging in you may change this information to a more personalized setting.
Returning Materials
Materials may be returned inside during open hours:
Monday - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Tuesday through Thursday – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
You may also return materials at the book drop located at the front of the building.
Hot Spots/Tablets need to be returned inside the library by closing of the day it is due.
Late Fees
- $0.15 per day per item – Books and Audiobooks
- $1.00 per day per item – DVD’s
Late fees are not applied during days the library is closed.
Library materials may not be checked out if fines have accumulated to $10.00 or more. Patrons who have lost or damaged library materials will be charged for the full replacement cost of the item plus an additional $5.00 processing fee.
(**Failure to return library items constitute the offense of Theft as described in Chapter 31 of the Penal Code of the State of Texas. Each item can be a separate offense or the value of the items can be added together to enhance the penalty for the offense. The Bonham Public Library may file criminal charges for items not returned.**)