How do I borrow special items from the library?
Borrow Materials at Georgetown Public Library
Overview:
Georgetown Public Library offers books, media, kits, and more for checkout with flexible loan periods, easy renewals, and no overdue fines. Whether you’re borrowing a novel, a ukulele, or a cake pan, we make it easy to enjoy your library.
Loan Periods
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Most items check out for 14 or 21 days
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New adult books: 14 days (yellow tape) or 21 days (red tape)
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Books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and kits: 21 days
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Circulating magazines (2nd floor only): 21 days
Specialty Items
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Archivist in a Backpack kits: 10 days
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Book Club in a Bag kits: 6 weeks (reserve in advance)
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Ukuleles: 6 weeks
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Reference materials and newspapers: in-library use only
Renewals
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Most 14- and 21-day items renew automatically once
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Items on hold for another user cannot be renewed
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You may request a renewal by phone, text, or in person
Digital Borrowing
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Libby (OverDrive): 14 days
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Hoopla: 21 days
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Kanopy: 48–72 hours per item. Kanopy Kids: 30 days
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SimplyE / E-Read Texas: Loan periods vary by title
Returning Materials
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Return items indoors at the Circulation Desk book drop.
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Use the outdoor drive-through book drop in the 9th Street parking lot.
Fines & Lost Items
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No overdue fines are charged.
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Items overdue 60+ days are marked as lost and may require payment.
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If you have a lost item, talk to staff. We are here to help.
Learn more and explore the catalog at the Library's Borrow Materials webpage.
Library Location and Hours:
402 W 8th St
Georgetown, Tx 78626
Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm
Friday: 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday: Noon - 5 pm
View holiday schedule