Library Houses ‘Good Reads’
Pioneer Memorial Library is located on Courthouse Square in downtown Fredericksburg. The historic building at one time served as the seat of government in Gillespie County.
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Readers of all ages are invited to explore the shelves and shelves holding thousands of books and other reading material at Pioneer Memorial Library. The library offers a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Fredericksburg, and is located at 115 W. Main St., next to the Gillespie County Courthouse.
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Services Library cards can be issued free of charge to residents of Gillespie County. Proof of residency — such as a driver’s license — is required upon application. Children, ages six and over, can be issued a card, with a parent or legal guardian’s signature.
Visitors to the county may use the library’s resources after paying a $5 fee. Non-residents of Gillespie County — such as those applying from surrounding counties — are charged $5 per year for a family library membership. Books may be checked out for two weeks, and if not requested by another library user, may be renewed for another two weeks.
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