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Library Card Eligibility
Library cards are available at no charge to the following:
- Residents of Forsyth County
- Property or business owners in Forsyth County
- Employees of the public school system in
Forsyth County
- Employees of Forsyth County government
- Students currently enrolled at the Forsyth
Campus of Lanier Technical College, Forsyth Campus of North Georgia
College and State University, or Gainesville State College
To get a library card you will need to present proof of residency,
such as a valid driver's license, utility bill, voter’s registration
card, insurance card, or name badge or pay stub from Forsyth County
government or Forsyth County public school system.
A library card may be obtained at any age. If the applicant is under
18, the signature of a parent or guardian
is required. Anyone who does not meet one of the criteria listed
above may obtain an out-of-county library card for an annual fee of
$60.00.
Online Library Card Application
A 21-day temporary library card number, good for using most
online resources from home as well as for placing up to three holds
on library materials, may be obtained by filling out the
online library card application(click on the
link that says "click here to register now"). To check out
materials, or to continue using online resources beyond the 21-day
temporary period, applicants must appear in person at a library
branch and show acceptable identification in
order to receive a permanent library card number.
ExpressCheck
You will be greeted at the library’s service desks by our friendly,
knowledgeable staff members. For your convenience, we also provide
self-service options with
ExpressCheck. ExpressCheck
is not meant to replace library staff. It is an additional,
convenient tool available to patrons who wish to use it.
ExpressCheck enables staff to spend more time working
directly with patrons and to continue to provide a high level of
customer service.
Renewals
Materials may be renewed up to
two times if there are no hold requests on the items.
Convenient renewals are accessible 24/7 with your library card
number and PIN through two methods of ExpressServices: the Automated
Telephone Services at 770-781-9865
and the library’s
online catalog. During
open hours courteous library staff will assist you at the
Circulation Desk at one of the branches or you can call 770-781-9840
for assistance.
Fines
To encourage the prompt return of materials so that others
may use them, the library charges 20ยข per
day per item for late returns. When a patron’s fines and fees total
$10.00 or more,
the library card is blocked until the total goes under $10.00. In
addition, when a patron owes $10.00
or more in any combination of fines, fees, or the value of long
overdue materials, the account is referred to Unique Management
Services, Inc., a collection agency that
specializes in libraries, and an additional processing fee is added.
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