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Library Policies

Review the policies governing the operation and use of the Corpus Christi Public Libraries.

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Library Policies

Full Document
Last Updated June 2025

Policies by Topic/Section

» Library Operations

Policies 100.01-100.02

  • Operating Hours
  • Customer Service

» Library Services

Policies 101.00-101.09

  • Reference Services
  • Sensory Room
  • Computer Use
  • Internet Use
  • Social Media
  • Meeting Room
  • Library Programs
  • Library Tours & Class Visits
  • Exhibits/ Displays
  • Bulletin Boards 

» Patron Guidelines

Policies 102.00-102.04

  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Volunteers
  • Patron Comments
  • Patron Conduct
  • Unattended Children and Adults with Functional Needs

» Patron Designations and Library Cards

Policies 200.00-200.08

  • Library Use Privileges
  • Library Card Registration
  • Patron Designations
  • Corpus Christi Texas Resident
  • Minor Resident
  • Limited Use Corpus Christi Resident
  • Nonresident
  • Minor Nonresident
  • Institutional Borrower
  • Staff
  • Library Card Options for Minors 

» Classroom Visits

Policy 201.00

» Borrowing & Use Privileges

Policies 202.00-202.05

  • Good Standing
  • Materials Check Out Limits
  • Loan Periods
  • Renewals
  • Holds
  • Interlibrary Loan Materials

» Equipment

Policy 203.00

  • Public Use Typewriters

» Library Charges

Policies 204.00-204.05

  • Forms of Payment
  • Damaged Material
  • Lost Material
  • Fines 2
  • Fees
  • Refunds

» Library Procedures

Policies 205.00-205.04

  • Library Card Photo
  • Overdue Notices
  • Integrated Library System (ILS)
  • Waives
  • Claim Returns

» Local History

Policies 300.01-300.05

  • Archive Collection
  • Corpus Christi Reference
  • Texas Reference
  • Genealogy Reference
  • Hispanic Genealogy 

» Collection Development

Policy 400.00

  • Selection
  • Criteria
  • Reconsideration
  • Weeding
  • Displays and programs

» Forms & Applications

Appendix A-L

  • La Retama Sensory Room Agreement Form
  • Application for Use of Meeting Rooms
  • Library Visit Confirmation Form
  • School Outreach & Class Tour Public Library Limited Youth Card Application
  • Customer Comment Form
  • Request for Reconsideration
  • Adult Library Card Application
  • Youth Library Card Application
  • Juvenile Library Card Application
  • Teen Library Card Application
  • Institution Library Card Application
  • Authorization For Checking Out Materials
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About CCPL

Corpus Christi Public Libraries (CCPL) was established in 1909. We strive to improve literacy, enhance knowledge, and create a sense of community. Our libraries make information easily accessible to the public.

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Phone: (361) 826-7000

Email: Library@CorpusChristiTX.gov

Mailing Address:
805 Comanche
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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