Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center
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Mission Statement:
Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center (JCLRC) provides free and equitable access to information, instruction, socialization, learning, leisure, and cultural opportunities in a welcoming environment with support from responsive, knowledgeable staff.
Our History
It was the summer of 2014 when Hayley Warren, a fourth grader at Jarrell Elementary School wrote a letter to the City Council telling them about the need for a local library. She had a love for books and didn’t feel her family should have to drive to Georgetown so that she could get the books she wanted to read. She said that “we need books to study or use our imagination. And it’s not just for kids; adults can enjoy reading and learning as well.
On November 10, 2014 Hayley was joined by her family and community leaders at the Schwertner State Bank to officially open a bank account with $1,000; funds she raised to start our library.
The First 5 Years
Over the next 5 years the library became a registered non-profit and created a board of directors. Volunteers worked countless hours soliciting book and furniture donations, creating infrastructure and holding fundraisers in order to make Hayley’s dream a reality.
With the generosity of the Sonterra MUD, the library was allowed to move into their empty building in 2018. Then it was time for the daunting task of sorting through all the book donations which filled 2 storage units. More time was spent transporting the books, evaluating them for shelf readiness, cataloguing, labeling and shelving the books.
Looking Forward
The Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center opened our doors in May of 2019. It wasn’t always easy. There was definitely some blood, sweat and tears expended to get where we are today. But through the passion and dedication of some great volunteers, we were able to bring the community a place where students could study, seniors could socialize, kids could be introduced to fun stories and crafts, and adults could learn new skills.
Vision Statement:
Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center meets its community’s needs by providing services and resources to expand minds, promote community, and inspire curiosity. The Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center promotes lifelong learning and provides quality resources, programs, assistance, and space to meet the needs of the Jarrell community.
Texas Library System Member
The Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center is accredited in the Government Code 441.127(a), Library Systems, under the authority of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. As an accredited library, we provide our community access to:
- TexShare databases containing full-text articles from journals, newspapers, and magazines on topics including homework help for students, health information, business information, biography and genealogy, as well as literature and archival information.
- TexShare card reciprocal borrowing program that allows library card holders to directly borrow materials from other TexShare institutions.
Values Statement:
A free public library is essential to the welfare of Jarrell, Texas residents and the surrounding communities.
· JCLRC strives to meet the individual needs of all library members.
· All library users have the right to privacy, confidentiality, and intellectual freedom in an unbiased environment.
· All library users will have free and equitable access to information, resources, and services in the library.
· The Jarrell Community Library Board will exercise responsible stewardship to support the library’s mission.
