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Library Facilities and Services

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Contact the Library

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1. Leadership Contacts

Learn About

Learn about various projects, programs, and policies at the Irving Public Library.

1. Library Policies

   Policies of the Irving Public Library

2. Library Mission

3. Library Facts

   Check out the budget in brief and library statistics for the Irving Public Library.

4. Library Cards

   Get information about Irving Public Library cards including types of cards, and how to obtain one.

5. Friends of the Library

   Find out more about the organization, Friends of the Public Library, and how you can sign up and receive member benefits.

6. Support the Library

   Support the Library in a number of ways such as volunteering, contributing, or becoming a member of the Friends of the Irving Public Library nonprofit organization.

7. Track my Checked Out Items

   ELF Library Item Tracker is a free service to help you keep tabs on when books are due and when holds arrive.

8. Volunteer at the Library

   Discover how you can volunteer to assist at the Irving Public Library.

9. Wireless Printing

   All library locations now offer wireless printing from PCs, tablets and smartphones. No library card required.

10. Strategic Plan

    A three-year plan to assess programs, services and community changes to reach new heights in library excellence!

Print * Fax * Scan

Use free Wi-Fi, check out a PC, and print, fax or scan documents at the library.

Request

Request various library cards, books, or rooms through the Irving Public Library.

1. New Library Card

   Preregister online for a new Irving Public Library card.

2. Renew My Library Card

   Discover how to renew each of the library cards offered.

3. Reserve a Public PC

   Need one of the library's computers? Reserve your spot before you arrive on-site.

4. Log into My Account

   Check your Irving Library account online.

5. Email My PIN

   Forget your library account's four digit PIN? Have it emailed to you.

6. Check My Requests

   Check the status of items requested.

7. Renew an Item

   Find out library card policies for the City of Irving.

8. Update My Library Account

   Change your PIN and contact information.

9. Pay My Library Bill

   The Irving Library now takes payments for collection charges electronically.

10. Suggest a Purchase

    Send us a request for books, CDs, DVD or Blu-Ray discs you'd like to see the Irving Public Library purchase for our collection.

11. InterLibrary Loan Book

    Interlibrary loan (ILL) allows us to borrow books for you from other libraries throughout Texas and the United States.

12. Meeting Room

    Get information about renting and reserving meeting rooms in Irving public libraries.

13. Register a Book Club

    Check out book kits and get other special services by registering your book club.

14. Subscribe to Check It Out

    Discover new services and upcoming events with the library's bi-weekly email newsletter.

View

View library archives, classes, resources, and more.

1. Archives

   Discover Irving's history through digital collections and resources provided by Irving Archives.

2. Business Information Center

   Whether you are starting your own business or are already a small business owner, the Business Center has the resources to help.

3. Classes

   Find out about a variety of free classes for residents.

4. Databases

   Find information in thousands of magazine and newspaper articles, reports, directories, and other sources through online databases.

5. ESL Resources

   Find English as a Second Language resources from the library or online.

6. Jobs at the Library

   Find information about how you can work at the library.

7. Library Hours and Locations

   View the hours and locations of libraries in the Irving area.

8. Library System Map

   View the library system map.

9. Mobile Catalog

   Use this link when using the library's catalog on a smartphone or small screen device.

10. New Fiction List

    Sign up to receive the monthly list of new novels in the library.

11. Special Events

    Learn more about the special events coming up at Irving Public Libraries.

12. Storytime Calendar

    Bring your kids to the city library's fun-filled storytime events. Look at the storytime calendar for more information.