Doris Padgett Public Library

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THE LIBRARY HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PHONE OUTAGES.  IF YOU CANNOT REACH US BY PHONE, WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, AND HOPE TO RESOLVE THE MATTER SOON.

THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, BUT IS OFFERING CURBSIDE PICKUP SERVICE BETWEEN 11 AM AND 6 PM, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CHECK THE TOWN WEBSITE AND FOLLOW THE LIBRARY ON FACEBOOK.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS WEBSITE, THE TOWN OF SUNNYVALE WEBSITE, AND THE LIBRARY'S FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES.  WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

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Available 24-7 ---   Wide Variety of Titles ---  Quick, Easy Checkout

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Learning Express Library

Access over 800 online practice tests and interactive skill-building tutorials to help launch or advance your career --- Prepare for professional certification, licensing, and aptitude tests in civil service, law enforcement, firefighting, EMT, real estate, and healthcare, among others --- Prepare for college and graduate school admissions tests including the SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and MCAT --- Successfully prepare for the GED exam when working toward a high school diploma --- Dramatically improve or refresh basic skills in reading, writing, and math.

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Story Time @ Doris Padgett Public Library!!

Story Times for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers are held on Wednesday mornings at 11AM.  Story times include several books and a fun craft or project to take home!

The library can arrange special story times for schools, daycare centers, or other groups upon request.  For more information, call 972-226-4491.

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Atriuum On-the-Go App

The Atriuum mobile app gives you instant access to the library's catalog from your favorite mobile device.  Search for books, DVDs, CDs and more.  Want to know if a new release is available at your library?  While you are at your favorite book store, use the scan ISBN feature to capture the ISBN located on the physical item and search the library's collection.  CLICK HERE for instructions on how to download and configure Atriuum On-the-Go for Android and iOS devices.

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   WiFi Access @ Doris Padgett Public Library

The Library's Wi-Fi network is open to all visitors FREE of charge; no special encryption settings, user names, or passwords are required.  Laptop owners are responsible for setting up their equipment to access the wireless network.  Library staff are unable to handle customer laptops or peripheral equipment.  Patrons may use our network with the understanding that data is unencrypted and that the library is not responsible for data theft.

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4Tests Online Test Prep

Your FREE one stop practice test site for High School, College, Professional and Standardized exams.  4Tests partners with Barron's Education, and features full-length practice exams and tutorials. Test yourself by clicking here.

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TexShare Databases

Try these FREE databases filled with magazine articles, encyclopedia entries, and other materials to help you discover more on any subject, from general interest to business, hobbies, genealogy and more.  Please see your librarian for a username and password then CLICK HERE.

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Texas Talking Book Program

The Talking Book Program provides FREE library services to Texans who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical or reading disabilities.  Items are delivered to your door and and returned by mail free of charge.  The program offers more than 80,000 titles in fiction and nonfiction, plus 80 national magazines for adults and children.  For information on the program, click here.

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Project Gutenberg

Looking for a classic to curl up with?  Project Gutenberg offers a huge selection of classic, public domain literary works in formats for almost any computer, e-reader, or portable device, and they don't count against your check-out limits!  Click here to begin your search.

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TexShare Card Program

Registered patrons of the Doris Padgett Public Library can obtain a FREE TexShare Card from the Doris Padgett Public Library and use the card to borrow materials directly from other participating libraries.  Patrons must be card holders in good standing (no fines, fees or overdue materials) for at least 6 months and agree to comply with the borrowing policies of both the lending library and the Doris Padgett Public Library. 
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