Library and Computer Center
*AVAILABLE SERVICES*
New Library Card:
Bring your current photo ID to the library and fill out a short application. Library cards are free for those living in Hardin County, and $5.00 (cash only) for anyone outside of Hardin County. Checkouts:
3 books per library card and 3 DVDs per household. 2 week checkout period for books, 1 week checkout period for DVDs. New items, along with everything else the library has, can also be searched on our online catalog. Returns:
You can return all your items 24/7 in the drop box on the front porch of the building. E-Books:
Our online e-books system can be accessed with the Libby app by anyone with a Kountze library card. Call us if you need your library card number. Used Book Donations:
We do accept and appreciate used book donations in clean, resale condition. We cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias, old magazines, or any item in damaged or dirty condition. Used Book Sales:
Gently used books for sale (cash only); a year-round fundraiser for the Friends of Kountze Public Library. For more information about the Friends of Kountze Public Library, visit their page. Library Updates:
Library news and upcoming program information is posted on the Kountze Library page. Like and follow our page to keep up with what's going on at the library. Computer Center:
We have 12 public-access computers available for use free of charge and open to everyone. You do not need a library card or ID. You do not have to be a resident of Hardin County to use our computer center. B/W printing is 20 cents per page (cash only). Library Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Computer Center Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:15 a.m.– 5:45 p.m. Free WIFI:
Can be accessed in our parking lot 24/7. No library card or password needed. Park close to the building for best service. Copies:
Black/white copies are 20 cents per page. Color copies are 50 cents per page. Faxing - Send and Receive:
(409) 246-4659
$1.00 per page (cash only). Scanning to Email:
$1.00 first page, 50 cents per additional page (cash only). Printing from your Phone:
You can email the document you need printed to our library email and we will print it. 20 cents per page B/W, 50 cents per page in color (cash only). Email: [email protected]
Website Printing:
We can print pages from websites for you. 20 cents per page B/W, 50 cents per page in color (cash only). IRS and other Legal Forms:
Give us the legal form’s name or number and we can print it for you. 20 cents per page (cash only).
