Tara Pohlmeyer

The San Marcos Public Library on Hopkins Street is a valuable resource to city residents. Its services, though, extend farther than the city limits. In this Bobcat Update, Tara Pohlmeyer tells us that Hays County residents are encouraged to use the library as well.

San Marcos is continuing its partnership with Hays County to offer residents access to the library.
SB: Diane Insley at 9:54 - "I think for people having a library that's close, within like a 15 minute drive, is really important."
SU: "At 70 hours per week, the library is open the most hours per week compared to any same-size library in the state of Texas. They currently have 65-thousand card holders, and that number is growing."
SB: Diane Insley at 6:55 - "Our single biggest growth here has been in program attendance. Not only just the storytimes and puppet shows that people associate with public libraries, but we have a very strong life long learning programs..."
About 70 percent of library visitors are San Marcos residents, 25 percent are from within the county and five percent come from the school district. Insley says the library offers a lot of its services online, but users still appreciate going to the library.
SB: Library visitor
The San Marcos Public Library is 22 years old, and some people would like to see some upgrades and possibly expansion. Such a project would have to be approved by the City Council, then go to a bond election. For Bobcat Update, I'm Tara Pohlmeyer.