Mission Statement

The mission of the Gunter Library is to enrich the lives of our community by empowering
our patrons’ personal, educational, and professional growth. The Gunter Library is
dedicated to advancing literacy and fostering life-long reading and learning.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at:
Gunter Library
110 S Hwy 289, Suite 4, Gunter, TX 75058
librarian@gunterlibrary.com

Schedule

Hours of Operation
The Gunter Library is open to the public Monday through Saturday. Hours of operation
are:
Sunday Closed
Monday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Holidays
The Gunter Library generally follows the Gunter Independent School Calendar for
closings.
The library will be closed for the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Years Eve

Inclement weather and other closings.
The Director is responsible for closing the library due to unhealthy conditions, unsafe
conditions, or other emergencies.

Changes to This Policy
Updates to this Policy may be made from time to time. If material changes are
made, we will notify members by posting a notice on our website.

Print Services
Services & Fees
Library Card Application








    I apply for the right to use the Gunter Library and Museum and agree to obey all library and
    museum rules, pay all fines or damages I or my minor children incur, and give prompt notice of
    change of address, phone number, or email.


    Internet Use Agreement

    I understand and will abide by the Gunter Library and Museum's Internet Use Policy. I further
    understand that any violation is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit
    any violation, my access privileges will be revoked and appropriate legal action may be taken. I
    understand that Gunter Library and Museum provides full unfiltered access to the internet and
    will not hold the Library liable for information acquired by a minor through the use of the
    Library's internet service. A full version of the Computer Acceptable Use Policy is provided on
    our website gunterlibrary.com


    Photo Policy

    Gunter Library Photo Policy

    Effective Date: Approved by Gunter Library Board 1/8/2026

    The Gunter Library often takes photos of its programs, activities and their participants.
    Please be aware that these photos may be used in future brochures, flyers, web pages,
    social media, news releases or other promotional materials. Those wishing not to be
    photographed or recorded should inform the photographer.

    Changes to This Policy
    Updates to this Policy may be made from time to time. If material changes are
    made, we will notify members by posting a notice on our website.

    Contact Us
    If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at:
    Gunter Library
    110 S Hwy 289, Suite 4, Gunter, TX 75058
    librarian@gunterlibrary.com

    Patron/Children Policy
    Computer & Internet Policy
    Collection Development
    Circulation Policy
    Gunter Library Privacy Policy

    Effective Date: Approved by Gunter Library Board 1/8/2026

    This Privacy Policy explains how Gunter Library collects, uses, and protects personal
    information. We are a volunteer-run, nonprofit community library.

    1. Information We Collect
    Gunter Library collects only the information necessary to provide library services and
    manage memberships. This may include:
     Name
     Mailing address
     Phone number
     Email address
     Driver’s license number
     Library card/account number
     Records of materials borrowed and returned
     Payment type and donation amount (processed through our third-party vendors)
     Program registrations

    2. Payments and ACH Transfers
    Gunter Library uses third-party services to process donations, membership fees, and
    other electronic payments:
     Stripe: May collect your name, email address, bank account or debit/credit card
    information, and related transaction data for ACH transfers or card payments.
    Stripe may access or review this information for fraud prevention and
    compliance. See Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
     PayPal: May collect your name, email address, mailing address, bank account or
    debit/credit card information, and related transaction data. PayPal may access or
    review this information for fraud prevention and compliance. See PayPal’s
    Privacy Statement.
     Other Processors: From time to time, we may use additional third-party
    processors. Each processor collects only the information necessary to process
    your payment or donation and is responsible for its own privacy practices.
    (Venmo, Zelle.)

    Gunter Library itself does not store your full bank account or card numbers.

    3. How Gunter Library Uses Information
    The library uses your information only to:
     Provide library services and maintain membership accounts
     Communicate with you about library materials, programs, and events
     Contact you for event notifications and fundraising opportunities
     Process payments, donations, and fees
     Maintain records required by nonprofit reporting obligations
    We will never sell, rent, or distribute your personal information to outside parties.

    4. Your Choices
     You may request to review or update your personal information at any time.
     You may cancel your library membership or library card number at any time by
    contacting the library directly.

    5. Account Deactivation
    Accounts with no activity for five (5) years may be automatically deactivated.
     Deactivated accounts will have all personally identifiable information removed,
    except where records are required by law or nonprofit reporting obligations.
     You may reapply for membership at any time by signing up again.

    6. Data Security

    Gunter Library will take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. All
    payment transactions are encrypted and handled by third-party processors (such as
    Stripe and PayPal).
     We will never sell your information.
     We will not distribute your information outside the purposes described in this
    Policy.
     While no system is completely secure, we follow best practices for confidentiality
    and rely on secure, industry-standard processors for payments.

    7. Changes to This Policy
    Updates to this Privacy Policy may be made from time to time. If material changes are
    made, we will notify members by posting a notice on our website.

    8. Contact Us
    If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at:

    Gunter Library
    110 S Hwy 289, Suite 4, Gunter, TX 75058
    librarian@gunterlibrary.com

    Ethics Policy

    Statement: Friends of Gunter Library & Musuem is the governing body of Gunter Library. All policies are written, amended, and approved by the Friends of Gunter Library & Musuem Board of Trustees to provide rules and guidelines under which the library operates.