Garland Libraries Go Fine-Free

The library will no longer charge late fees on materials returned after their due dates. Library staff do ask that users be considerate of other patrons and return or renew borrowed items at their earliest convenience. Items that are not returned or renewed will be considered lost and the library will still charge for lost or damaged items. The charge for a lost item is the replacement cost, plus a five-dollar processing fee and you will not be able to use your library card until the item is returned or paid for and cleared from your account.  Our goal is to give more people access to the library, so please return your items.

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Loan information

DVDs: 7 days
Books and Audiobooks: 21 days

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Curbside pickup by Appointment

Central Library:
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

Branch Libraries:
Tuesday & Thursday: Noon - 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

• Place items on hold as you normally would. You may use our online catalog, the library app “GarlandPL” or call the library at 972-205-2500. 
• Mobile printing is available for curbside pickup.
• You may request copies of the 1040 tax form and 1040 form instructions be delivered with your items. This only applies to the paper 1040 forms and instructions that were sent to us by the IRS.
• Call the library when you receive an automated message that your hold is ready. We will schedule a pick up time and check them out to you. 
• When you arrive at the library, park in the designated spot in front of the library and call us. We will use your library card or ID to confirm your identity. 
• We will put you on hold while your materials are retrieved and put outside on tables or carts.
• After staff is back in the building, we will come back on the line to inform you that your items are ready. 
• PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR until we tell you your items are ready.
• You go home with fun library materials. Thank you!

Your library card must be current and in good standing to use this service. This service is for picking up items on hold ONLY. The library reserves the right to cancel curbside pickup due to inclement weather or limited staffing. There is a 10 item limit.  Scheduled service hours for curbside may be adjusted as needed.

We do encourage you to use our online resources including downloadable books, newspapers, magazines and graphic novels. We also have a wide selection of homework resources including online tutoring and test prep in ONLINE RESOURCES.

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Library Card information

Patrons with a valid photo ID (showing their current address) can visit any of our branch libraries and receive a library card. These cards are good for 4 years. If you have any questions about your library card, or are having trouble using your library card, please CONTACT US with any questions or concerns you may have.

new resident library cards

New residents may be issued a New Resident Library Card (borrowing limit of 5 items) with a valid photo ID. These cards are good for 30 days. Patrons may return with proof of residency to have the borrowing limit and expiration date increased to full card status.

Homebound Library cards

Homebound Garland residents that are unable to visit the library but would like to take advantage of the library's electronic resources may be granted a digital library card, good for 2 years. If you'd like to participate in this program, please call 972-205-2524 during open hours.

What can you do with your library card online?

Business and Legal Resources	Genealogy & History	Literary Criticism	RBdigital
Do it Yourself	Health Resources	Newspapers & Magazines	Recursos en Español
Education and Test Preparation	Homework Resources	Online Tutoring	Virtual Reference Library
Finance and Investments	Jobs and Career Gateway	OverDrive Downloadables	Alphabetical List

Online Resource Tutorials

The Garland Libraries offer video tutorials on how to use many of our online resources.  Learn how to use Value Line, Mango Languages, Testing and Education Reference Center, Chilton Auto Repair and many more. Also included are tutorials on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Gmail, Google Photos, and Goodreads.

Wireless access Information

Garland Libraries have implemented a new open Wi-Fi system. We no longer require a library card to access the internet wirelessly. You do still need to bring your own device to the library and you will need a Garland Library card to access the library’s online resources.

Look for “GarlandPublic” in your Wi-Fi settings - network list. 

GISD Chromebooks can also use GarlandPublic to access Classrooms and Google Docs (our previous system did not always allow this).