Library Services

Free library cards are available to residents of Carrollton and reciprocal partners. Learn more about how to get a card at cityofcarrollton.com/library. Services with a * require a Library card for access.

BOOK A LIBRARIAN*

Schedule a 30-minute appointment with a professional librarian to receive individual, focused assistance.

BUSINESS RESEARCH*

Reference solutions from Data Axle is the premier source of business and residential information for reference and research.

COMPUTERS & INTERNET ACCESS

Open Wi-Fi is available in the Library buildings during business house and in the parking lots (from 5am to 10:30pm). Access Library computers with a valid Library card. Guest passes for computer use are issued at the service desks.

Computer Classes

Classes about computer basics, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel are taught in-person year-round. See the Computer Classes calendar at cityofcarrollton.com/library.

EARLY LITERACY RESOURCES*

For parents and caregivers of littlest learners, attend story times and participate in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten year-round reading program. Find educational resources and activities with Miss Humblebee’s Academy and TumbleBooks.

eBooks & More*

Access eBooks and eAudiobooks through CloudLibrary via the app on the web. Access digital magazines and newspapers with the PressReader app.

GED PREPARATION*

Reinforce skills with lessons and tutorials in preparation of the GED examination with Learning Express Library.

GENEALOGY & ARCHIVES

Josey Ranch Lake Library has a genealogy and archives collection. Access Ancestry (in-house use only) and Fold3 Military Records, and other resources.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN*

Books, books on CD, DVDs, and articles not owned by Carrollton Public Library can be requested. For Carrollton residents only.

MOBILE HOTSPOTS*

Borrow a mobile hotspot for a week for internet access at home or on the go. For Carrollton residents only.

Seed Library

At the Josey Ranch Lake Library, find a collection of free seeds for the community that people can take, grow, and share. Donations of open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds are accepted year-round.

Language Learning

English speakers can learn over 70 languages in the Mango app.

The app also offers English as a second language (ESL) courses in over 20 languages, including Arabic, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Somali. Discover world language collections onsite at the Library or download the app to start learning.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS*

The Library offers more than books. Check out board games, educational tablets called Launchpads, STEM kits, DVDs, and more.

STUDY ROOMS*

Both Library locations offer study rooms available for up to 4 hours per day. Book online a day in advance at cityofcarrollton. com/library.

TEST PREP & STUDY GUIDES*

Access study materials and practice tests for AP classes, careerspecific exams, citizenship, college admissions, GED, and STAAR, through Learning Express Library.

Texshare

TexShare is a consortium of Texas libraries, and its services are available to patrons of participating member libraries. Carrollton Public Library is a member library and issues TexShare cards to Carrollton resident cardholders only and accepts TexShare cards from other participating libraries.

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