About the Library

The Hood County Library located at 222 North Travis Street, has been in operation since 1965. Our collection contains over 55,000 items and is continuously updated.

Our Services and Collections Includes:

•Extensive Children's Collection
•Teen Center
•Large Print Titles
•Media Collection with DVDs and Audio Books
•On-going Paperback sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library
•Public access internet computers
•Programs for teens and children
•Access to Texshare databases
•Interlibrary Loan
•Genealogical and Local History Holdings

Hood County Library’s Mission Statement

It is the mission of this library to serve all residents of the county by offering a wide variety of materials and programs to enrich their personal, educational, and professional growth.  Our special mission to children and their parents is to encourage a love of reading and a desire for learning.  By offering a well-balanced collection in various formats and by utilizing changing technology, the library strives to help its patrons discover new ideas, the joy of learning, and the power of information.