Alpine Public Library maintains a collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs for children, young adults, and adults. Patrons with library cards may check out items from the library collection.

To access the library online catalog of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, click here.

To access the online children's catalog, click here.

For information about getting a library card, click here.

Fines For Overdue Materials:
Books/DVDs/Audiobooks:  none

Charges For Lost or Damaged Materials:
Original cost plus library processing materials & labor.

ESL For the Big Bend started in 2008. We now offer tutoring for ESL, TOEFL, GED, and Citizenship classes. One-on-one tutoring and group sessions are available. HSE classes are offered several times each year. APL is also a testing site for Pearson Vue. Many certifications as well as HSE are available.

The librarians at the front desk of the library are available to help you access the library’s many resources. Please let us know if you would like assistance searching our catalog or locating a book, movie, or other resource.

In addition, the library offers printing, copying, and faxing services.

Several computers with internet access are also available for public use. WiFi is also available.

A library card is not required to access these services

The prices for services are listed below.

• Printing/copying, black and white: $.25/page
• Printing/copying, color: $1.00/page
• Scanning: $1.00/page
• Faxing: $1.00/page
• Notary Public: Donation to the library

Alpine Public Library offers free in-person and virtual classes to individuals 19 years of age and up. In addition, the library offers one-on-one tutoring with flexible hours. These programs are available to residents of Alpine, Ft. Davis, Marfa, Terlingua, and Marathon.

APL is also a Pearson Vue Authorized Test Site. Students can arrange to take the GED test at the library.

Students must be ages 19 and up and bring the following documents to registration:

• Government issued photo ID
• Social Security 
• Address verification (utility bill)

Students ages 16 to 18 should call the library for more information.

Friends of the Library volunteers provide an invaluable service to our community by delivering books, magazines, DVDs, Books-on-Tape, and other materials to patrons who are unable to come to the library themselves.

Today, four services come under the Homebound Program banner:

• Our flagship Homebound Service for patrons with enduring disabilities;
• Temporary Homebound Service for those who for a variety of reasons are temporarily unable to come to the library;
• Our Big Bend Regional Medical Center (BBRMC) Periodical Service that keeps the waiting room periodical selection up-to-date;
• Our Brewster County Jail Library Service that helps the jail staff maintain their inmate library.

Contact the library at 837-2621 for more information on these services.

There is no charge for this service.

In accordance with our mission, the Alpine Public Library regularly offers programs that connect our diverse and geographically remote communities with information resources to encourage literacy and promote lifelong learning. Programs for children and teens are offered at the library and at area schools. 

The library offers regular, ongoing programs like Toddler Time and 1000 Books before Kindergarten, as well as special programs like those focusing on STEAM concepts. 

All area children and teens are welcome. For more information, contact the library at (432) 837-2621.