Library Card Information
Any resident of Texas may apply for a library card. Cards are issued for one year and are renewable. There is no charge for Texas residents. Others must pay a $40 fee each year; please call (903) 892-7240 for exceptions. If a card is lost, there is a $1 replacement fee.

	A valid driver's license or government photo ID
	Their social security number
	Proof of current address if the driver's license address is incorrect

Children under 18 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 correct address or provide proof of correct address, the child's social security card number, and must pay any amount owed on his/her own card before obtaining a child's card.

	Books, audio materials, CDs, and teacher materials may be checked out 2 weeks.
	Videos may be checked out for 3 days.

Items may be renewed by phone up to 3 times unless they are reserved for another patron. Please have your library card number and the titles of the items you wish to renew ready when you call. Our number is (903) 892-7240.

Fax
A public fax service is available at a cost of $1 a page to send and $1 a page to receive. International fax service costs $4 a page.

Genealogy
The Sherman Public Library has a genealogy department which houses local history books and records, marriage licenses (1846-1911), Grayson County Deeds (1846-1885), Grayson County Tax Rolls (1846-1910) on microfilm, obituaries, Sherman City Directories, the Sherman newspaper, Grayson County Census records, and Grayson County Cemetery records.

Internet Access
Patrons may sign up for Internet use privileges when they register for a card at the Library's service desk or any time after registering for a card. Internet access is available in the reference department.

An adult cardholder, in good standing, must complete an Internet agreement form after reading the rules at the service desk in order to use the internet. When ready to use the service, you must present your library card in the reference department. Parents must sign an agreement in order for their children to be allowed internet access. Depending on the child's age, the parent may be required to be present when the child is using the service.

Lamination
The library laminates items for the public on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2 PM. The cost for laminating items is ten cents per running inch.

Literacy
Adult literacy one-on-one tutoring is held at the Sherman Public Library. Arrangements can be made for this service by calling the Adult Literacy Coordinator, Betsy Anderson, at the library at (903) 892-7240.

Reference and Interlibrary Loan
The reference department provides current information on topics and provides materials and assistance for research. The collection includes non-circulating books, current and retrospective periodicals, microfilm and microfiche, interlibrary loans, and internet access. There are a variety of databases available through the Texas State Library such as the Health & Wellness Resource Center and an Encyclopedia of Animals.

Interlibrary Loan Borrowing

Interlibrary Loan Lending

Gifts and Memorials
The Friends of the Sherman Public Library sponsor a gift and memorial program. Books or materials can be placed in memory or honor of individuals. Information about this service is available by calling the library at (903) 892-7240.