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Tue Dec. 6
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ESL Conversation Class Meeting once a week, this interactive conversation group is geared toward improving every day skills...Read On
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Thu Dec. 8
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Wool Felted Ornaments In this program we will create unique Wool Felted Ornaments by the process of needle felting.Read On
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Teen Advisory Board The Teen Advisory Board is a group of teens who help give a voice to the desires of teens for librar...Read On
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Sat Dec. 10
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Saturday Mystery Book Club Once a month on the second Saturday, adult (18+) patrons will gather at the Central Library to discu...Read On
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Holiday Maker Fest Create your own festive gifts and ornaments this holiday season at our Holiday Maker Fest!Read On
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Holiday Maker Fest Join us for a fun afternoon creating holiday themed crafts! This event will consist of four craft st...Read On
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Mon Dec. 12
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Library Board Monthly Meeting The purpose of the Library Board is to advise the City Council on problems relating to the Public Li...Read On
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Tue Dec. 13
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ESL Conversation Class Meeting once a week, this interactive conversation group is geared toward improving every day skills...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
- 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.
- 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!
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. These cards are good for 4 years. If you have any questions about your library card, or are having trouble using your library card, please call 972-205-2524 during open hours or e-mail questions to our LIB-SUPPORT account anytime.
new resident library cards
New residents may be issued a New Resident Library Card (borrowing limit of 5 items) with a valid photo ID. These cards are good for 30 days. Patrons may return with proof of residency to have the borrowing limit and expiration date increased to full card status.
Homebound Library cards
Homebound Garland residents that are unable to visit the library but would like to take advantage of the library's electronic resources may be granted a digital library card, good for 2 years. If you'd like to participate in this program, please call 972-205-2524 during open hours.
What can you do with your library card 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).