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Wed Jul. 6
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Zoom into Kindergarten Zoom into Kindergarten: Learn, play, and grow in this engaging storytime designed for ages 3 to 5-ye...Read On
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Typing Class Patrons are invited to hone their typing skills at Central Library!Read On
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Thu Jul. 7
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Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime is designed for ages 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Enjoy books, songs, ...Read On
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Spanish Preschool Storytime (Tiempo de Cuentos en Español para Preescolares) This storytime will focus on pre-literacy in both English and Spanish.Read On
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Romancing the Book Club Do you like to read romance novels? Join our new book club and get your fill of all things romance!Read On
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Fri Jul. 8
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Yoga on the Portico Adults can learn the basics of yoga from a professional yoga instructor.Read On
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Baby Storytime Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit...Read On
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GARLAND LIBRARIES LOCATIONS AND HOURS
Central Library (625 Austin Street):
Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 2 to 6 p.m.
South Garland Branch (4845 Broadway Blvd.):
Tuesday & Thursday 12 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday & Monday closed
North Garland Branch (3845 N. Garland Ave.):
Tuesday & Thursday 12 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday & Monday closed
Walnut Creek Branch (3319 Edgewood Dr.):
Tuesday & Thursday 12 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday & Monday closed
- Please visit our HOLIDAY CLOSURES page for our holiday schedule.
- If you would like to get a library card, visit any branch with your valid photo ID or REGISTER ONLINE for an online-only card.
- Use the library’s ONLINE RESOURCES, accessible from home with your library card number.
- Curbside pickup and the book drops are available (click on the CHECKOUTS/HOLDS tab for details).
- Garland Library book drops are available 24/7.
- Please email our LIB-SUPPORT account with any questions or concerns you may have.
Need something to read? DOWNLOAD A BOOK or magazine FROM OVERDRIVE!
want to read the newspaper? READ IT ONLINE THROUGH PRESSREADER!
Looking for crafts and ACTIVITIES?
VISIT OUR VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING PAGE!
Garland Libraries Go Fine-Free
The library will no longer charge late fees on materials returned after their due dates. Library staff do ask that users be considerate of other patrons and return or renew borrowed items at their earliest convenience. Items that are not returned or renewed will be considered lost and the library will still charge for lost or damaged items. The charge for a lost item is the replacement cost, plus a five-dollar processing fee and you will not be able to use your library card until the item is returned or paid for and cleared from your account. Our goal is to give more people access to the library, so please return your items.
Loan information
DVDs: 7 days
Books and Audiobooks: 21 days
Curbside pickup by Appointment
Central Library:
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
Branch Libraries:
Tuesday & Thursday: Noon - 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
- Place items on hold as you normally would. You may use our online catalog, the library app “GarlandPL” or call the library at 972-205-2500.
- Mobile printing is available for curbside pickup.
- You may request copies of the 1040 tax form and 1040 form instructions be delivered with your items. This only applies to the paper 1040 forms and instructions that were sent to us by the IRS.
- Call the library when you receive an automated message that your hold is ready. We will schedule a pick up time and check them out to you.
- When you arrive at the library, park in the designated spot in front of the library and call us. We will use your library card or ID to confirm your identity.
- We will put you on hold while your materials are retrieved and put outside on tables or carts.
- After staff is back in the building, we will come back on the line to inform you that your items are ready.
- PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR until we tell you your items are ready.
- You go home with fun library materials. Thank you!
Your library card must be current and in good standing to use this service. This service is for picking up items on hold ONLY. The library reserves the right to cancel curbside pickup due to inclement weather or limited staffing. There is a 10 item limit. Scheduled service hours for curbside may be adjusted as needed.
We do encourage you to use our online resources including downloadable books, newspapers, magazines and graphic novels. We also have a wide selection of homework resources including online tutoring and test prep in ONLINE RESOURCES.
Library Card information
Patrons with a valid photo ID (showing their current address) can visit any of our branch libraries and receive a library card. If you have any questions about your library card, or are having trouble using your library card, please call 972-205-2500 during open hours or email questions to our lib-support account anytime.
Library Card – Online Registration
Need a Garland Library card to access online resources? Anyone 18 and older can get a 60-day temporary library card good for our databases plus downloadable books, magazines, newspapers and graphic novels. A valid email address and driver's license/ID number is required. This card is only good for online resources and cannot be used to check out physical items in the libraries.
What can you do online?
Online Resource Tutorials
The Garland Libraries offer video tutorials on how to use many of our online resources. Learn how to use Value Line, Mango Languages, Testing and Education Reference Center, Chilton Auto Repair and many more. Also included are tutorials on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Gmail, Google Photos, and Goodreads.
Wireless access Information
Look for “GarlandPublic” in your Wi-Fi settings - network list.
GISD Chromebooks can also use GarlandPublic to access Classrooms and Google Docs (our previous system did not always allow this).