What are your hours?

The library hours are: Monday and Thursday, noon - 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How much does a library card cost?

Library cards are free to all Watauga residents and non-residents. Must bring in proof of residence when registering.  we have reciprocal agreements with North Richland Hills, Bedford, Hurst, Saginaw and Blue Mound. The residents of Watauga may receive a card from these libraries at no charge.  Library cards issued from the libraries in Fort Worth, Keller, Haltom City, Burleson, Benbrook and Richland Hills to their residents may be used at the Watauga Library.

How old does my child have to be to get a library card?

We must have a parent’s signature for all children under 18, so it is up to the parents to decide at what age their child may get a card.

How many books/videos may I check out?

There is a limit of 5 videos/DVDs (or a combination of) per card.  There are no limits on books except 3 per subject, and no limits on CDs.

Can I renew my books?

Books and videos may both be renewed if there is no reserve on the material. Materials may be renewed once over the phone, books must be brought in for any additional renewals. Call the circulation desk for renewals at (817) 514-5864.  Renewals may also be made online.

Can I reserve a book?

Yes, you may place a free reserve for any title that is listed in the joint computer catalog (Fort Worth, Haltom City, Keller, Richland Hills, Benbrook, Burleson and Watauga).  Reserves are placed at the checkout desk or may be placed online.

Do you have a fax machine?

Yes, the library staff will fax information for a patron.  The charge is $1.00 for local calls up to 20 pages, and $1.50 for long distance calls.

When is Story time?  Do you have any programs for toddlers?

Watauga Public Library offers two types of preschool programming:  Toddler Time for children ages 18-36 months and Storytime for children ages 3-5.  Both of these programs are regularly held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. respectively.  Our goal is to provide children with an enjoyable library experience based upon books.  We supplement our programs with stories, songs, finger plays, felt board displays and puppet shows.

What do you have for children during the summer?

A summer reading club for all ages (0-adult) is available, with incentives for reading during June, July and August and activities are planned for families and children ages 5-14.

Do you have any books on phonics?

Yes.  We have an entire “Easy Reader” section that is designed to help young children learn to read.  These books are located on the first low row of shelving as you enter the children’s department and each book has an orange “easy reader” sticker used as an indicator.

Can newspapers and magazines be checked out?

Newspapers do not check out. We do check out most adult magazines and all children’s and teen magazines (except the current issue and index) for three weeks.

Do you have resources to help children learn foreign languages?

Yes.  We have books, audiocassettes, CD ROMs and videos.  Our coverage extends to Spanish (both South American and Castilian), French, German and Italian.  Additionally, we have media to help Spanish-speaking youngsters learn English.

Do you offer tutoring?

Grades 1-6 may receive help with their homework at our Homework Help Center on Tuesdays, 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., during the school year.  Call (817) 514-5864 for more information. Adults may contact nearby Adult Learning Centers for GED, English as a second language or reading.   The Library also has its own ESL tutoring and conversational class.

Do you offer GED classes?

We do not offer the classes here, but they are offered at nearby locations, and we have a list of them.  Call 817-514-5865.

Do you have Internet available for the public?

Yes, we do have Internet available for the public. A color printer is available at 10 cents per page.

Do you have word processors for public use?

Yes, we do have word processors with Office 2000 for public use. You may bring your own disk, cd, or flash drive to save your document, or you may purchase one a diskette at the library. A color printer is available.  Printouts are 10 cents a page.

Do you have back issues of the Fort Worth Star Telegram on microfilm?

We keep paper copies of the Star-Telegram for two months. We have limited online access back five years. The North Richland Hills Public Library has it available on microfilm from January 1988. Their phone number is (817) 427-6819.  Fort Worth Public Library Central has older issues.  Their phone number is (817) 871-7721.

Am I able to access the library’s catalog from my home?

Yes, if you have Internet access from your home you may access the library’s catalog from the city's homepage http://www.cowtx.org.

How can I find out if the library has a certain book?

You can search the catalog online from your home or call the Reference Desk at (817) 514-5865 and the librarian will be happy to search for you. Hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m..

Does the library need volunteers?

Yes, the library needs adults over 18 years of age for a variety of tasks.  Special programs include: (1) the Homework Help Center, which needs adults and Honor Society students to work with grades 1-6 during the school year; (2) shelving assistance; and (3) Laubach Way to English tutoring for adults.  Call (817) 514-5863 to volunteer. 

Can the library help me with my community service hours?

Yes, the library accepts teens and adults who need to work community service hours for a variety of reasons, including Teen Court, Honor Society, and Scout or school required service hours.  It may be necessary to limit the number of volunteers per week.  Call (817) 514-5863 for more information.

Can youth volunteer at the library?

Yes, the Youth Department needs junior volunteers, age 14 and older, to assist with a number of tasks, especially during the summer reading program. Call (817) 514-5866 to volunteer.

Does the library have a meeting room I can rent?

The library has a meeting room that may be reserved by a local (Watauga) nonprofit organization up to two times per year.  There is no charge, but a refundable $50 deposit must be made two weeks in advance.  Call (817) 514-5863 for more information.
 

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