Get A Card
Access over 10 million books with a PINES System Library Card!
West Georgia Regional Library System is a member of the PINES system, a statewide network of 300 libraries that allow reciprocal borrowing. You aren’t limited to just the books housed in the library you visit — if it’s available in any PINES library, it can be delivered to your library.
Who can get a Library Card?
ANYONE!
You are eligible for a FREE library card if:
- you live in Georgia
- you attend school in Georgia
- you work in Georgia
- you own property in Georgia
Anyone else can get a library card for a $25 annual fee or $12.50 for 6 months.
Get your Library Card today!
1. Download and complete one of the following Application Forms:
2. Bring your application to the library of your choice with two forms of ID, one from each of these categories:
- a government-issued photo ID (e.g. drivers license, state ID, passport)
- a printed item with your name & current address (e.g. mail, lease, check stub)
You can also fill out an application at any library location!
Library Card FAQ & Policies
Yes! However, a parent or guardian must accompany their child when applying for a card.
The parent must present the required documents for a library card (listed above) and sign their child’s card.
We’ll replace your card! No fees required!
Most items check out for 2 weeks and can be renewed twice.
Exceptions to this are:
- DVDs & VHS – 1 week
- Projectors & screens – 1 day (not available at all locations)
- e-books and e-audio – 2 weeks, no renewal
You can check out 50 total items but some item groups have additional limits:
- 15 DVDs, videos, and/or games
- 10 ebooks and/or audiobooks on Libby
- 4 credits on Hoopla and Kanopy
Most items can be renewed twice if they have not been requested by another library user.
You can renew by:
- Logging into your PINES account
- Calling any library during open hours
You can return items to any PINES participating library. They will be checked in and routed to their home library.
- Overdue books, CDs and magazines .20 per item per day
- Overdue DVDs, VHS tapes and interlibrary loans .50 per item per day
- Printing and photocopying .15 per page
If an item is lost or damaged, your account will be charged the replacement cost of the item plus a $2 replacement fee.
Note: We cannot accept replacement items you purchase.
Your library account is suspended if either of these apply:
- there are more than 10 overdue items
- there is a $10 or more balance owing
When suspended, you will be unable to use library services (including computers) until it is brought current.
Ready to access our digital resources online today?
Apply for a digital library card today and upgrade to a physical card at a later date!