Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance requirement is interest. Lady Bird Johnson
Circulation Department
The Circulation Department is located on the 1st floor of the Library. Our friendly staff are here to greet you, help you get a library card, place requests, check out and check in your books...these are just a few of the services that our department provides.
How to Get a Library Card
Each person registering as a borrower of the Ector County Library will be issued a library card if they complete the application with correct information.
The following qualifications must be met in order to receive a library card:
-
You must be a resident of Texas and must have a Permanent Address.
-
You must present a valid form of Identification (Picture ID required )
-
Patrons under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the application.
-
Only two items may be checked out the first time; afterwards there is no limit on total number of books checked out!
-
There are restrictions on audio visual items.
Click the buttons below to fill out an adult or minor library card application. Once you have finished the online application, a staff member will review it and send you a library card to the address that you provide.
If you would like instant access to our elibrary, please call 432-332-0633.
Ector County Library
321 West 5th Street
Odessa, Texas 79761
Phone: (432) 332-0633
Library Hours
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 7:00pm
(2nd and 3rd Floors closed Saturday 1:00-2:00 for lunch)
Closed Sunday
Computer Lab Hours
Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Closed Sunday
Circulation Department Phone
432-332-0633 ext 2105