Using the Library
Membership
Borrowing Materials
Renewals
Fines and Fees
Holds
Computer & Internet Services
Printing Services
Faxing/Scanning Services
Membership
Library cards are free to all residents of Georgia. Persons who attend
school, own property or are employed in Georgia are eligible for a free
PINES card. Patrons of both PINES and non-participating Georgia public
libraries may receive a PINES card. Users from non-participating Georgia
libraries shall have the same privileges as PINES users. PINES cards
are valid for two years.
Patrons may use their PINES library card at any PINES library, including
the Peachtree City, Tyrone, and Griffin libraries.
There is no minimum age for a child to receive a PINES card. A parent
or legal guardian may register a child. Parent or guardian must show
proper ID to register a child.
An applicant for a new card is required to provide proper ID, which includes the current, local address. Acceptable ID for receiving a PINES card (3 choices):
a) photo ID showing current local address, OR
b) photo ID and one item from approved list (see below) showing current, local address (if photo ID does not have correct address), OR
c) TWO (2) items from approved list showing current, local address.
Acceptable ID includes:
- valid driver's license
- valid voter registration card
- valid matricula consular
- checks with pre-printed addresses
- a utility bill
- tax receipt or other piece of mail that shows the user's name and present address.
Original documents are required.
Source: Georgia Public Library Service Georgia Library PINES Program Circulation Policies and Procedures Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Issue Date: October 29, 1999 Revision 2013.08 Page 2
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Borrowing Materials
Almost all our materials check out for two weeks. At checkout the patron
receives a printout which lists each borrowed item and the due date.
Reference items cannot be checked out. Patrons must present their PINES
card to check out items.
Renewals
If a book, video, DVD, or CD checks out for two weeks, it can be renewed
for two more weeks. Most materials may be renewed for two checkout periods.
Materials may be renewed over the phone, with your library card number,
by calling during library hours. If a hold has been placed on an item,
it cannot be renewed.
To renew online go to our web site at:
http://gapines.org/
Click on enter. Enter your library card
number (14 digit #). then enter your pin #. Click on renew materials.
If you have already renewed twice or if there is a hold on the item,
you will not be allowed to renew.
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Fines and Fees
The overdue fine for materials is $.20 per day per item. The library gives a one day grace period for overdue materials.
If a book is lost, replacement fees are assessed. Replacement costs include the price of the book, a $10.00 processing fee, and any accrued fines.
Holds
PINES patrons may place holds on most books and audiovisual materials owned by any PINES library, as well as on certain additional types of materials within their own local library system. Items which are placed on hold will be delivered via courier from the owning library to the patron's desired pickup library. When the hold is available for pickup, the patron will be notified via the preferred contact method on file.
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Computer & Internet Services
The Fayette County Public Library's Internet access service is affiliated
with the Flint River Regional Library System. In attempting to offer
the citizens of Fayette county the most flexible and useful access to
information we are pleased to be able to offer free internet access.
In doing so, we would like to remind users that not all sources on the
Internet provide information which is accurate, complete, current, or
appropriate. Users should evaluate Internet sources just as they do printed
publications.
Look critically at the validity and accuracy of the information retrieved
from Internet sites. Furthermore, while the Internet offers global information
access, some information is still found more quickly and efficiently
in print sources in the library.
The following policies apply for internet access provided by the library:
Patrons are allotted 120 minutes (2 hours) of computer sessions per day. 30 minute guest passes (once a day) are offered to non-library card holders.
Each of the library’s public computers have Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher installed, as well as Edge, Chrome, and Firefox browsers.
Additional information about Internet Uses
in the Fayette County Library.
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Printing Services
Printing is available to patrons at a cost of 15 cents per page for black and white prints and 50 cents a page for color prints. Patrons must use the printer paper provided by the library and are not allowed to use personal paper or labels.
Wireless printing
The Fayette County Public Library now offers wireless printing. Instructions for printing can be found here. Printing costs for wireless printing are 15 cents per page for black and white prints and 50 cents a page for color prints.”
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Faxing/Scanning Services
The library has a document scanner that may be used to scan or fax documents. Scanning documents to an email or USB is free. Faxing costs 50 cents per page. When using the machine, please be respectful of other patrons waiting to use the service.
