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.

The due dates for library materials are returning to their original lengths of time.

DVDs: 7 days
Books and CD audio books: 21 days

Garland Library book drops are available 24/7.

While the Garland Libraries have reopened, we want to keep curbside pickup available for patrons who prefer it at this time.  

Curbside pickup - by appointment only!

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

Branch Libraries:
Tuesday & Thursday: Noon - 6:45
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!

For everyone’s protection, we will maintain appropriate social distancing measures. 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.

If you have any questions about your library card, or are having trouble using your library card, please call 972-205-2500 during open hours or email questions to lib-support anytime.

During this time we are extending expired library cards for those who do not feel comfortable coming in. We are open to the public, so you can come in and present a current and valid photo ID to complete the card renewal process and gain the full four-year extension.  

Library Card – Online Registration

Need a Garland Library card to access online resources?  Anyone 18 and older can get a 60-day temporary library card good for our databases plus downloadable books, magazines, newspapers and graphic novels.  A valid email address and driver's license/ID number is required.  This card is only good for online resources and cannot be used to check out physical items in the libraries.

What can you do online?

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.

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).