Mission Statement

• The Bryan+College Station Public Library System provides equal opportunity access to information, high quality book and multimedia materials, programs, exhibits, and online resources to meet the needs of a diverse community for lifelong learning, cultural enrichment and intellectual stimulation. To fulfill its mission, the Library System employs a knowledgeable, well-trained staff committed to excellent service. It is also supported by the Library Advisory Board and the Friends of the Library.

Library Catalog Tutorial

• Confused by our new library catalog system? Look through this online tutorial to answer your questions.

Library FAQs

• See a list of some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Bryan+College Station Public Library System.

Library History

• Read former Community Librarian Clara Mounce's description of how the Bryan+College Station Public Library System has developed and changed through the years.

Advisory Board

• The Library Board consists of eight members: four members appointed by the Bryan City Council and four appointed by the College Station City Council.

Library Staff

• Community Librarian Larry Koeninger presides over the entire Bryan+College Station Public Library System, which is made up of the Clara B. Mounce Public Library, the Larry J. Ringer Library, and the Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley History.

Library Cards

• To get a library card, come to the Circulation Desk with a photo ID and something with your local address (driver's license, check, mail, lease). Read our library card policy for more information about how to obtain a card for yourself or your child.

Friends of the Library

• The Friends of the Bryan+College Station Public Library System is a nonprofit organization that helps support the library. The Friends are the primary source of funding for the summer reading clubs and for storytime. Read about how to become a friend and about our book sales.

Volunteers

• If you are interested in volunteering, please speak with a branch manager or the Community Librarian. If you are interested in helping with children's activities, you may also check with the youth services librarians at either the Clara B. Mounce Public Library or the Larry J. Ringer Library. We especially need teen volunteers to help with the Children's Summer Reading Club, so check back with us in May.