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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

• Most items check out for 14 or 21 days.

• New adult books: 14 days (yellow tape) or 21 days (red tape).

• Books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and kits: 21 days.

• Circulating magazines (2nd floor only): 21 days.

Specialty Items

• Archivist in a Backpack kits: 10 days.

• Book Club in a Bag kits: 6 weeks (reserve in advance).

• Ukuleles: 6 weeks.

• Reference materials and newspapers: in-library use only.

Renewals

• Most 14- and 21-day items renew automatically once.

• Items on hold for another user cannot be renewed.

• You may request a renewal by phone, text, or in person.

Digital Borrowing

• Libby (OverDrive): 14 days.

• Hoopla: 21 days.

• Kanopy: 48–72 hours per item. Kanopy Kids: 30 days.

• SimplyE / E-Read Texas: Loan periods vary by title.

Returning Materials

• Return items indoors at the Circulation Desk book drop.

• Use the outdoor drive-through book drop in the 9th Street parking lot.

Fines & Lost Items

• No overdue fines are charged.

• Items overdue 60+ days are marked as lost and may require payment.

• If you have a lost item, talk to staff — we’re here to help.

Learn more and explore the catalog at the library's Borrow Materials page.

 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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