Schertz Public Library

Specialties

+Reviews, acquires, catalogs and processes a wide variety of library materials in print and audiovisual formats for users of all ages;

+Circulates, tracks, repairs and stores library materials;

+Provides internet access to the public;

+Answers informational and reference questions;

+Provides Inter-​Library Loan service (ILL);

+Provides access to a number of services and products to the public such as tax forms, electronic informational and research databases, and online book clubs;

+Provides weekly story time programs for children from infants to teens, as well as winter and summer reading programs;

+Provides instructional and recreational programming for adults in high-​interest areas such as computers and computer software, health and fitness, financial planning, crafts, and literature; and

+Actively cooperates and interacts with other libraries in the region to share ideas and stay current in library practices. The library participates in CTLS, Inc. (Connecting Texas Libraries Statewide), a non-​profit corporation that sponsors continuing education programs for library staff and encourages library usage and support by Texas residents. The library’s primary service area includes the City of Schertz, the City of Selma, the City of Cibolo and Guadalupe County.

History

Established in 2009.

The Schertz Public Library began in 1977 with a dedicated group of volunteers who went door-​to-​door gathering signatures on a petition requesting the establishment of a public library in Schertz. The library was established by a City resolution in January 1978 and opened for service in June of 1978. The original library was located in a 1,500-square-foot building provided by the City at the corner of 1^st Street and Main Street. In December 2005, local businessman, Eric White, and his wife Carolyn donated one million dollars to the City to be used for building a new library. The donation provided the impetus for creating a bond committee and presenting the library project to the community. The six million dollar bond project was overwhelmingly approved by voters in the May 2006 election. The building was completed in June 2009 and opened to the public on August 29, 2009.

To learn more, visit the Schertz Library website and you’ll find «Library History» under «About the Library».