How do I borrow special items from the library?
Loan Periods - Books
Most of the items in the library can be checked out for either 14 or 21 days, with a few exceptions.
- 14-day books are marked with a yellow tape on the spine
- 21-day books are marked with red tape on the spine
Loan Periods - Other Items
Most other items that circulate can be taken out for 21 days
- Books (adult, children, and teen)
- Media (audiobooks, DVDs, and music CDs)
- Cake pans and kits
- Magazine issues that are marked “circulating” may be taken out for 21 days and are located inside the magazine shelving unit on the second floor. (Magazines on the first floor are for in-library use only.)
Loan Periods - Special Items
- Archivist in a Backpack kit go out for 10 days.
- Book Club in a Bag kit are reservable in advance and go out for 6 weeks.
- Ukuleles go out for 6 weeks.
- Reference materials and newspapers are non-circulating and may be used in the library only.
Loan Periods - Digital Resources
- Libby (OverDrive): 14 days
- Hoopla: 21 days
- Kanopy: 48-72 hour access for most items; Kanopy Kids content is accessible for 30 days at a time
- SimplyE/E-Read Texas: Variable
Returning Materials
Materials can be returned in the book drop slot beside the Circulation Desk in the first-floor lobby, or outdoors in the drive-through book drop on the south side of the library (in the 9th Street parking lot).
Fines and Lost Item Replacement
We do not charge fines for overdue library materials. If an item is overdue 60 days or more, the item is considered missing and the patron is responsible for the cost of replacement. Come talk with us–we’ll work with you.
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
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