Homeschool benefits and savings in Weatherford
Weatherford Public Library gives homeschool families subject-by-subject resource lists, a printed Homeschool Resource Guide, librarian help finding materials, TexShare research and test practice databases, eBooks, and computers for online coursework. A card is free if you live or own property in Weatherford, and other households pay $50 a year for the whole family.
Who qualifies
Brings photo ID and address proof
Bring a government or school photo ID and something showing your current address, such as a utility bill, a lease, or an ID with your address.
Lives in Weatherford or pays
Residents and property owners inside city limits pay nothing. Households outside the city pay a $50 nonresident fee each year.
Opens accounts for children
A parent or guardian with an active account in good standing can open accounts for children under 18.
What the card gives you
The terms come from the library's Homeschool Resources page, its library card FAQs, and its Public Services Policy Manual.
- Resident card
- Free, renewed every 3 years
- Nonresident card
- $50 a year for the household
- TexShare databases
- Research support and test practice
- eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines
- Free to download with a card
- Library computers
- Available for online coursework
- TexShare card for other Texas libraries
- Adults 18 and up after 6 months
Overdue items or high fines on a child's account also block the parent's account, so return items on time at any Parker County Library Association library.
How to get the card
- Before you go
Gather ID and address proof
Bring a photo ID for each adult and a bill or lease showing your address.
- At the library
Open accounts
Sign up for your own card, then open accounts for your children. Ask staff how to log in to TexShare databases and downloadable eBooks.
- Any time
Ask a librarian
Librarians help find resources and suggest literature for homeschoolers, and a printed resource guide is at the library.
- Every 1 or 3 years
Renew the card
Resident accounts renew every three years at no cost. Nonresident accounts renew yearly with the $50 fee.
What it includes
Included
- Homeschool resource lists by subject
- eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines
- Computers for online coursework
- Librarian help and literature suggestions
Not included
- Free cards for households outside city limits
- TexShare cards for children under 18
Who to contact about homeschool resources
Library staff answer questions about cards, residency, and logging in to TexShare databases and eBooks.
817-598-4150 Homeschool Resources
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Texas
You do not have to file a homeschool notice to the state.
Texas sets these rules:
- Subjects: Instruction in Texas must include reading, spelling, grammar, math, and good citizenship.
- Testing: No routine annual homeschool standardized test is required. UIL participation and public-school transfer can have separate testing requirements.
- Records: Texas does not require homeschool records, but keeping them is recommended.
- Teachers: Texas does not require homeschool parents to hold a teaching certificate.
Texas also has an education savings account that home-educated students can use.
- The Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) awards $2,000 a year to selected home-education students for approved expenses. Applications for 2026-27 closed March 31, 2026; families who missed that cycle can join the 2027-28 interest list.
Read the Texas homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Texas
Questions parents ask
- Do we need a card to use Weatherford Public Library?
- No for computers, programs, reference materials, and databases in the building. Yes to check out books and materials to take home.
- Can we borrow from other Texas libraries?
- Yes, as an adult. An adult can get a TexShare card after having a Weatherford card for at least six months, using it at least once, and keeping the account in good standing.
- Where can I get the Homeschool FAQ handout?
- Pick one up at the library or download the PDF from the Homeschool Resources page. It covers homeschooling basics in Texas and local options.
Turn support into your child’s next lesson
Books and library resources give your child something to explore. We turn their interests into coursework, so library discoveries can lead to deeper study at home.
$149/month per child after the trial.
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