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Beaumont Public Library System |
The
library system makes available educational, cultural, and
recreational resources including books, periodicals,
reference services, framed prints, books on tape and CD,
video tapes, compact discs, DVDs, and other materials.
Various programs that are offered by the libraries include a
literacy program for adults, special exhibits, programs in
celebration of such observances as Black History Month, and
a Summer Reading Program for children. The Tyrrell
Historical Library is a research library and archive for
genealogy and for Texas history, particularly Southeast
Texas. The adult literacy program is affiliated with
Pro-Literacy of America. It provides one-on-one tutoring
using volunteers, as well as offering English as a second
language and family literacy programs, classes and GED
preparation.
Public internet access is available at
all libraries.
 Big Read
Activities for May 2008
Visit the big read website
ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS AT THE TYRRELL
HISTORICAL LIBRARY
EPIXTECH
(Library Catalog)
Monthly library newsletter.
Online Book Club
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Learning Express Library: |
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Username: 77704(your library card number -
without the D)
Password: (create your own password)
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http://www.learningexpresslibrary.com |
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LearningExpress
Library is a comprehensive, interactive online
learning platform of practice tests and tutorial
course series designed to help patrons—students and
adult learners—succeed on the academic or licensing
tests they must pass. You'll get immediate scoring,
complete answer explanations, and an individualized
analysis of your results. Sign in and start on your
path to success right now
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What is the TexShare Databases? Its
electronic "shelves" are stocked with encyclopedias;
reference books; literature; medical information; technical,
business, and scientific journals; and even current
newspapers and magazines. The TexShare Databases put this
virtual library -- current, accurate, and commercial-free --
on the desktops for all Texans. Available at the libraries.
Services
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Adult Literacy Program |
Offers free,
one-on-one tutoring for adults who can not
read or need reading help.
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Book Drops
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Available outside of
all lending libraries and are open 24 hours
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Children's Department
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Offers story time
during the school year, special programs and
the summer reading program.
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Computer Printing
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B & W copies $.15 per
copy; color copies $.50. |
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Copy Machines
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Available at $.15 per
copy; Microfilm copies at $.25.
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Information
Specialists |
Can help you find
answers to all sorts of questions either in
person or by telephone. |
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Interlibrary Loan
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Allows us to borrow
materials for you from other libraries.
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Meeting Rooms
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Available for a fee.
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TDDY
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The number 832-1761
provides library services for the hearing
impaired. |
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Tours
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Available for groups
and organizations by appointment.
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What You Need To Know
Library Cards are required to check out materials
and are issued according to the following
guidelines:
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Receive cards free with
current verification of present street address.
Items used may include one of these:
Non-Resident Beaumont
Property Owners
Living outside the city
limits receive cards free with current BEAUMONT
property tax receipt.
Non-Residents
May purchase cards
annually:
Borrowers Under 18
Must have a parent's or
guardian's signature to obtain a card.
Loan Periods
Apply to all materials and
are without renewal.
Video and DVDs: 7
days; 1 week renewal
Art Prints: 1 month
Lost Books
Additional Features
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A non-profit organization
which supports the library through various
fund-raising activities. It has played a key
role in the development of our library system.
Interested patrons are invited to join. Ask at
any System Library for more information.
Genealogical and Texas
History Collections
Are housed at the Tyrrell
Historical Library and are available to the
public for research. The Tyrrell also serves as
a manuscript and archives repository for
Beaumont materials.
Tyrrell Historical Library
Association
This group of citizens
provides support to the Tyrrell Historical
Library in a variety of ways; providing funds
for additional library materials to greatly
improve the collection and for various pieces of
equipment, and volunteering in the archives.
Membership information may be obtained at the
Tyrrell Historical Library.
Gifts and Donations
Books and other materials
may be given to the library by individuals,
clubs, organizations and churches. All donations
are appreciated.
Memorials
Books that are given in
memory of a loved one. The family of the person
for whom the book is being given will be
notified and a memorial bookplate will be placed
in the book.
LITERACY PROGRAM
The Beaumont Public
Library System established an active literacy
program in 1989. The library organized an affiliate
of ProLiteracy, a national literacy organization.
The affiliate is now recognized as a Full Affiliate.
ProLiteracy/Beaumont Public
Library System began offering basic literacy
tutoring only, but has since added tutoring for
students who need to learn the English language.
ProLiteracy/Beaumont Public
Library System provides tutor training for those
individuals who would like to tutor. All materials
are provided, and continuing support and in-service
training is provided for tutors. Most BL tutors meet
one-on-one with their students. Most ESOL tutors
work with small groups.
Services to students are
provided at no charge. ProLiteracy/Beaumont Public
Library System is a student-centered program and
works with adult students to help them achieve their
goals in reading, writing and speaking. Students are
evaluated upon entering the program and progress is
monitored. To be eligible, students must be at least
18 years old, be willing to meet for 1-4 hours a
week for at least six months, provide their own
transportation to an approved ProLiteracy/Beaumont
tutoring site, and be able to attend to a lesson for
at least 60 minutes.
Tyrrell Historical Library
695 Pearl (409) 833-2759
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm
The fulfillment of the City's
dream of a public library building was made possible
through the philanthrop y
of Captain W. C. Tyrrell, who in 1923 purchased the
First Baptist Church and donated the building for
library purposes to the City of Beaumont. This
church was built in 1903 in a modified Gothic style
of architecture with rough gray ashlar being used in
the construction. The library officially opened its
doors to the public on September 16, 1926. It served
as the main public library for the City until 1974
when the new library was opened. At that time, it
became the Tyrrell Historical Library with a Texana
collection and genealogical collection. In 1987,
restoration of the Tyrrell was adopted as a high
priority and the restored Tyrrell reopened on July
19, 1990. In addition to the Texana and genealogical
book collections, it contains outstanding archives
centering on Southeast Texas.
The Tyrrell Historical Library
Archives contain many rare documents. Included are
materials from the Jefferson Beaumont family; the
George W. O'Brien diaries from the Civil War and the
O'Brien family papers; and, an autograph album which
belonged to Captain Randolph Owen of Alabama which
included autographs of Confederate military leaders
imprisoned by Union Forces at Johnson's Island, Ohio
after the War Between the States.
The Tyrrell has census
microfilm and indexes for the years 1790 through
1920. The years 1790 - 1850 are complete. Work
continues to complete the other years. Other
microfilm is owned by the Tyrrell such as the Magna
Carta Barons and their descendants (1-7), Family
History Library Catalog-Localities, the AGLL
Catalogue, Everton Publishers "Roots" cellar, The
Genealogical Helper, 1950-70. LDS Parish and Vital
Records List, the U.S. Postal Guide - alphabetical
lists of post offices in 1905, and materials on many
states with particular emphasis on Texas and
Louisiana. Included are such things as city
directories, marriage lists, lists of confederate
soldiers, Texas newspapers, Galveston passenger
lists, indexes to deeds, tax rolls, probate records,
and much more. Some family genealogies are also
found on microfilm.
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Branches
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Library Name for Driving Directions
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Library Hours
Beaumont Public Library
801 Pearl (77701)
(409) 838-6606
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm
R. C. Miller Library
1605 Dowlen
(409) 866-9487
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm
Elmo Willard Library
3590 East Lucas
(409) 892-4988
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm
Theodore Johns
4255 Fannett
(409) 842-5223
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm
Literacy Depot
1205 Franklin
(409) 835-7924
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Tyrrell Historical Library
695
Pearl
(409) 833-2759
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm
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