Kyle Public Library
The mission of the Kyle Public Library is to serve the community as a resource for informational, educational, recreational, and cultural enrichment by providing convenient access to books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, technology, information services, and quality programming. These services are provided for patrons of all ages and backgrounds to support literacy and knowledge.
Adventure Begins at Your Library: The Summer Reading Program
The 2024 Summer Reading Program, titled Adventure Begins at Your Library begins on June 3rd and ends on July 20th.
To see events happening to during the summer, check out our calendar in June and July.
Getting Started
Log Reader Minutes Online:
Step 1: Download the Reader Zone app at readerzone.com
Step 2: Create your account and add your readers.
Step 3: Use our summer reading program code 03d9c to begin logging the minutes each reader has read (or is read to).
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Visit the library circulation desk to pick up a paper reading log and physically record your reading by 15-minute intervals.
Prize Milestones
Children (age 11 and younger) can pick up prizes in-person when they achieve the 2, 4, 6, 8, & 10 hour milestones.
Teenagers and adults (age 12 and older) can pick up prizes in-person when they achieve the 5 & 10 hour milestones.
The goal of the summer reading program is to read or be read to for 10 hours in total between June 3rd and July 20th.
The last day to log reader minutes is July 20th.
The last day to pick up reading prizes is August 3rd.
Family Events (all ages)
*Music w/ Strawbitty Yops*
Wednesday, June 5th @ 2PM
*Star Wars Day w/ Jakku Temple*
Saturday, June 8th @ 11AM–1PM
Library Mini Golf
Wednesday, June 12th @ 10AM–4PM
*Magician Oscar Munoz*
Wednesday, June 26th @ 2PM
*Ticketed Event*. Tickets are handed out 30 minutes before an event starts.
Teen Events (12-17)
Mental Health Talk for Teens: Ending the Silence
Monday, June 3rd @ 1PM
Seed Starting
Thursday, June 6th @ 2PM
Sound Journey Meditation (open to adults)
Saturday, June 8th @ 4:30PM
Teen Cosplay Contest and Mini-Con
Saturday, June 15th @ 12PM–3PM
Improv Comedy for Teens with Move Your Tale
Friday, June 21st @ 4PM
Vermicompost for Teens (Composting with Worms!)
Thursday, June 27th @ 2PM
LinkedIn Learning
Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Get started with your library card.
Go to LinkedIn Learning to learn more.
Libby digital platform
Access the library’s digital collection of eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines through Libby.. Learn how to use Libby.
Sign Up for a Library Card
If you don't already have a library card, stop by the library to fill out a library card application. Bring your photo ID and verification of state residency to get your new library card. Any library card holder will be able to access the libraries extensive physical and digital collections, resources, programs and more!
If you had an online-only account in the past, you will need to come into the library to renew your account. A library card application will need to be filled out, along with verification of photo ID and state residency.
If you have any questions, contact the circulation desk by calling 512-268-7411, emailing circulation@cityofkyle.com, or visiting us in person at 550 Scott St.
Additional Services Provided by the Kyle Public Library
Public Computer Use:
- Available unlimited use for Library Card Holders
- Available 30 minute sessions for Non-Card Holders
Printing:
- Color - .65 per side
- Black and White - .15 per side
Faxing:
- 1 - 5 pages - $2.50
- 6 - 10 pages - additional $2.50
- $2.50 additional for additional pages increments of 5
PLEASE NOTE: $2.50 additional fee will be charged for credit/debit purchases.
Scanning:
- Color - Free
- Black and White - Free
ADA Compliance:
The Kyle Public Library complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (the “ADA”) and offers alternative reasonable compliance to meet its requirements. Please contact the library at libadmin@cityofkyle.com for accommodation requests.