| The Altus Public Library serves the residents of Jackson and Harmon Counties. Residents of other counties may become patrons of the library by paying a $10.00 out of county fee yearly. This fee entitles all members of the immediate family to use the library and its services. |
| To obtain a library card you must be 18 years of age and present proof of address such as a utility bill, rent receipt, recently dated mail, or a checkbook. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and must sign the library card giving their children permission to use the library. |
| The Altus Public Library contains over 60,000 volumes as well as audio books, records, videos and cassettes. The card catalog is on computer. We currently have 3 card catalog terminals. There are 8 Internet access terminals available to the public; 5 adults terminals and 3 kids terminals. |
| The normal check-out time for books is 28 days; audio materials 14 days; video materials 5 days. |
