There’s More to the Story...

Hours of Operations: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday Noon – 6 p.m.

The Schertz Public Library promotes the love of reading and the joy of discovery for persons of all ages, provides information and learning resources in a variety of formats for both education and leisure, and supports our customers in their life-long learning pursuits.

YOUR LIBRARY ON THE GO!

National Library Week is held in April of each year, highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year’s theme, There’s More to the Story, is meant to spotlight not only the stories in books, but the many additional things libraries do and provide.

In the spirit of “more to the story,” did you know you can take the library with you everywhere you go? Library cardholders have access to digital resources such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming video, craft tutorials, financial databases, self-paced language learning, online tutoring services, and so much more. Are you traveling somewhere and need reliable high speed internet access? The library has Wi-Fi hotspots available for checkout, too.

Library Hotspot Program

You asked, and we listened—the library again has Wi-Fi hotspots available for checkout! These small devices will give you unlimited, high-speed internet access in all areas serviced by T-Mobile, allowing you to take the hotspot and access internet anywhere you go. The hotspots provide 4G LTE data and give you internet access on up to 10 devices at a time. Library hotspot kits will be available on request at the circulation desk, or by placing a hold in our online catalog. They will check out for 14 days and may be renewed twice if there are no holds for other patrons.

For more information on the library hotspot service, visit the library website to view the Mobile Hotspot FAQ and Hotspot Lending Policy.

As for books, the library’s Extreme Book Nerd Challenge is just getting started for 2023. The challenge is designed to suggest new genres and subjects you may not normally choose to read and has options for everyone ages 5 and up.

Visit us April 23-29 to celebrate the library and share in our library’s multi-faceted story. Follow the library on Facebook or Instagram and check the online library calendars for upcoming events and programs, and if you don’t have a card yet, you can begin the application process online at schertzlibrary.org!

National Library Week Tech Classes

Join us for a special series of programs during National Library Week highlighting some of our online services:

Thu., April 27 12:30-1:30 PM

Weiss Financial Protect Your Piggy Bank

Library Meeting Room 1 & Virtual

Weiss Financial Ratings

Weiss Financial Ratings has recently been added to the Library’s electronic resource offerings. Patrons can access the database from the library website using their library card number.

Weiss provides:

• Independent, unbiased financial strength ratings of banks, credit unions, and insurance companies

• Conservative buy-hold-sell ratings of thousands of stocks, mutual funds, and exchange traded funds

• Medicare supplement insurance information, including which plan to choose, how much it will cost, and the ability to compare rates and plan benefits

• A catalog of financial literacy and planning tools

Visit with a library staff member for more information or a demo of the new resource.

WALK-IN TECH HELP @ THE LIBRARY AND THE SENIOR CENTER

Bring your devices (old or new) and we will do our best to answer your technology related questions and help troubleshoot common issues—and if we can’t, we’ll look for answers and learn with you. Some common topics include searching and navigating an internet browser, using mobile apps, and help using our online library resources. We will be assisting patrons on a first come, first serve basis, and may limit individual time depending on staff availability. See library events calendar for dates and times.

Library staff is also available twice a month at the Schertz Senior Center to assist with any technology questions from members of the Senior Center. Please check the Senior Center Calendar for details.