Library Cards & Rules
Book, audio book, & CD loan periods are 14 days. DVDs & video loan periods are 7 days.
If your card is lost or stolen, report it to your local library immediately. A fee of $2.00 will be charged to issue a replacement card.
All items (except DVDs & videos) may be renewed twice for 2 weeks at a time in person or by phone if the item is not on reserve.
Books may be returned to any library or book drop in Georgia within the PINES system. Please remember when dropping materials into any return box that they might not be checked in until the next day.
Fines accrue at 20¢ per day for books, 20¢ for audio-cassettes & CD, and 50¢ for all videos and DVDs.
First Reminder: 7 days past the due date Second Reminder: 14 days past the due date Mailed bill for replacing book: 30 days past the due date
No library materials will be checked out or renewed to library card holders with more than 10 overdue books or those who have over $10 in overdue fines.
If any material is lost or severely damaged, you will be charged for the price of replacing the book and an additional processing fee.
Patron Conduct & Responsiblities
Thomas County Public Library System’s (TCPLS) mission is to provide open access to information, recreational and educational purposes. TCPLS is committed to provide its users an atmosphere and environment free from unnecessary distractions and conducive to the most efficient use of library facilities. The Library Board of Trustees has established Rules of Patron Conduct and Responsibilities so that library users and staff have a clean, pleasant, and safe environment. We need your cooperation to reach this goal.
The following are prohibited at all Thomas County Public Libraries:
- Engaging in any activity that would violate local, state, or federal criminal law, ordinance, or regulation
- Activities or behavior that may result in damage/theft of library property
- Animals, except for guide and service dogs
- Loud or disruptive noises or behavior
- Soliciting
- Use of tobacco products, alcohol, or illegal drugs
- Food or drinks
- Littering
- Loitering
- Rudeness, sexual misconduct, obscenities, or harassment
- Sleeping or bathing
- Not wearing shirt or shoes
- Posting/distributing unauthorized materials
- Entering unauthorized areas or being in the library during closed hours
- Leaving a child under 12 years of age unattended by an adult 18 years of age or over
Library personnel may ask persons who are exhibiting inappropriate behavior to modify their behavior. Noncompliance with the Library’s Patron Conduct and Responsibilities may result in an individual being required to leave the library premises or in arrest and prosecution for criminal trespass pursuant to the Official Code of Georgia 16-7-21.