Using the Library

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 for a library card. Parents or guardians 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):

Photo ID showing current local address.
Photo ID and one item from approved list displaying your current or local address (if photo ID does not have correct address).
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
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

Borrowing Materials

Almost all our materials check out for two weeks. Patrons must present their PINES library card to check out items.

At checkout, the patron receives a printout which lists each borrowed item and the due date. Reference items cannot be checked out.

Renewals

If a book, DVD, or CD checks out for two weeks, it can be renewed for two additional weeks. Most materials may be renewed for two checkout periods. Materials may be renewed over the phone, with your library card number 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/

Enter your library card number (14 digit # on back of library card) and enter your pin # (last four digits of your phone #), select renew materials. If you have already renewed twice or if there is a hold on the item, you will not be allowed to renew.

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. 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.

Computer & Internet Services

The Fayette County Public Library's internet access service is affiliated with the Flint River Regional Library System.

The following policies apply for internet access provided by the library:

Patrons are allotted 120 minutes (2 hours) of computer sessions per day. Guest passes Are allotted 30-minutes (once a day) 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.

Printing Services

Printing is available to patrons at a cost of $.15 per page for black and white prints and $.50 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 offers wireless printing. Instructions for printing can be found here.

Printing costs for wireless printing are $.15 per page for black and white prints and $.50 a page for color prints.

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 per page. When using the machine, please be respectful of other patrons waiting to use the service.