About APL
ABOUT THE ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY SERVICES
The Alpine Public Library offers a wide variety of books, audio books on tapes & CDs, magazines, and videos to be checked out by our patrons. Special collections of books include a genealogy collection and a Southwest Collection. Ask at the desk for the location of these sections in the library.
Several public access computers are available for use by our patrons. The library also provides FAX and copy machine services for a small fee.
We also have an extensive collection of IRS tax forms which may be copied as needed.
BASIC POLICIES
The Alpine Public Library serves all residents of the Big Bend region.
All library materials should be returned on or before the last date stamped on the due slip in the back of the book or on the material. Patrons are responsible for returning their books on time.
The library encourages visits by young children and it is our desire to make this important visit both memorable and enjoyable for the child. Library staff is not expected to assume responsibility for the care of unsupervised children in the library. Therefore, it is library policy that all children under age six must be accompanied by a parent or designated responsible person while in the library.
Books and other library materials loaned to a borrower are the property of Alpine Public Library. Borrowers are expected to pay for damaged or lost materials.
Materials cannot be checked out until a library card is issued. Patrons must fill out an application form to register for a library card and agree to be responsible for all items borrowed with the card and to give prompt notice of change of address or loss of library card.
MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS
The Alpine Public Library connects our diverse community with information resources to promote reading and lifelong learning.
We envision a future in which individuals and families are engaged, lifelong learners.
GOALS
To serve all residents of the Big Bend region.
To acquire and make available to all residents of the Big Bend such books, audio books, videos, public access computers and internet, pamphlets, periodicals and other services as will address their needs to a) become well informed, b) locate answers to important questions, c) cultivate the imagination and creative expression, d) develop skills for career and vocational advancement, and e) enjoy leisure by means of reading and other media services.
To acquire the means to provide the most frequently requested material locally and upon demand.
To maintain a program of service which locates information, guides reading, organizes and interprets material for people of various backgrounds, and stimulates thinking and intellectual development in individuals of any age.
To strive consistently to discover new methods and improvements for better service for the library's customers.
To review regularly these goals of the Alpine Public Library and, if necessary, revise them in the light of new developments.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Click here to download our 2007 Form 990 Tax Return
(396k pdf file).
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