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Rules and Policies

Library Rules

The following behavior is prohibited in the Library:

1. Loud or disruptive behavior.
2. No outside food or drink.
3. Use of tobacco products.
4. Littering.
5. Loitering.
6. Excessive wandering from floor to floor.
7. Rudeness to other patrons or Library personnel.
8. Sleeping.
9. Abusing books, materials, equipment, or furniture.
10. No shirt and shoes.
11. While cell phone use is not prohibited, as a courtesy to others we ask that patrons set their cell phones to vibrate or silent while they are inside the Library. The Library reserves the right to ask patrons to leave the premises if cell phone usage interferes with the patronage of others.

After the first warning, offenders of these rules will be asked to leave. For the safety and well being of young children, children six (6) years old or younger should be accompanied by an adult when using the Library. Children under 14 years of age may not use the Library for more than two hours without the adult supervision of a parent or legal guardian. For traffic safety reasons, children may not wait in the Lobby or parking
 lot for their rides. Parents are requested to park their cars and come into the Library to pick up their children.

Circulation Policies

1. 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.  Most PINES cards are valid for 2 years.

   • Proper identification showing current residence is required to register for a library card.
   • Property owners who do not reside in Georgia may be required to show proof of ownership, such as a tax bill or deed.  Persons employed in Georgia or attending school in Georgia may be required to show proof of employment or enrollment.

   • Out-of-state cards are available to persons living outside Georgia who do not meet the above criteria for a $25 annual fee, payable at the time the card is issued.

   • Signing a PINES card application denotes acceptance of responsibility for lost or damaged materials.
   • 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.  A parent or guardian must sign the application for all children under 18.
   • Proper identification must be presented to register.
   • A library card is required in order to check out materials. 
   • An applicant for a new card is required to provide proper ID, which includes 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, checks with pre-printed addresses, a utility bill, tax receipt or other piece of mail that shows the user's name and present address.
   • Applicants for a card must complete and sign an application form, available at any PINES participating library's circulation desk.
   • Parents or guardians of children under the age of 18 must sign their child's application.
2. The card issued at the time of application is a permanent card. When the card expires, the patron should keep the card and bring it to the library to be updated. Lost or stolen cards may be replaced for a charge of $2.00.
3. Patrons should present their library card each time materials are checked out. Inform library staff of changes in address/phone number(s). Report library card theft/loss immediately. Do not lend the card. A patron's card will be blocked, and no services may be obtained with it if the patron has 10 or more overdue items, and owes $10.00 or more in unpaid fines and/or fees.
4. Most items have a 2-week checkout period and may be renewed for two (2) additional periods, for a total of six (6) weeks. Items on Hold may NOT be renewed. Patrons should provide their name AND card number PLUS the names of all materials checked out when renewing items by phone. Additional identification of the caller may be required. Items cannot be renewed with name only.
5. Overdue fines for most materials are $.10 (ten cents) per day per item. Patrons will be charged the cost of the item PLUS a $10.00 (ten dollar) fee for each item lost.
6. All materials checked out on a patron's card, all overdue fines on those materials, and all damage to those materials are the responsibility of the CARDHOLDER.

How do I place a hold or renew items online?

To renew items or place holds online, access the PINES online catalog (Evergreen). You will be prompted to enter your User ID (library card number) and PIN.  Contact your local PINES library if you do not yet have a PIN. In the event of a problem, please contact your local PINES library for further assistance. Unfortunately, privacy concerns mean that we cannot give out your PIN number over the phone.