Borrowing
You will need your library card number and PIN to check out and renew materials.
- Don't have a card? Click here and learn how to get one.
- Not sure of your PIN? Click here to have it emailed to you.
Items check out for three weeks unless otherwise noted. You may have up to 75 items checked out at any one time.
Check out from and return items to any Gwinnett County Public Library location.
An item may be renewed a maximum of 2 times, provided no requests are pending and the account balance does not exceed $15.
Renewal options:
- Log in to your account
- Visit a library branch
- Call AskGCPL during open hours at 770-978-5154
Want to receive notices via email before your books are due? Try Library Elf.
Library Fees
Library cards are free for Gwinnett County residents! Click here to learn more.
Extended Loan Fees
| Format | Fine | Maximum |
| Hardback Books | 20¢ per day | $8.00 |
| Paperbacks | 20¢ per day | $5.00 |
| Magazines | 20¢ per day | $3.00 |
| Audio Visual Materials | 20¢ per day | $8.00 |
Effective September 1, 2010:
- Important Paperless Notification Information
- A balance of $15 or more prevents renewals and additional check outs
Provided the library has your current email address, you will receive several reminders for overdue materials:
- 1st Notice sent at 7 days overdue
- 2nd Notice sent at 20 days overdue
- 3rd Notice sent at 33 days overdue
We will send a bill via email (or by regular mail if we do not have your email address) if your balance reaches or exceeds $25. If the balance is not brought below $25 within 10 days after the notice date, the account may be sent to our collection agency and a $10 non-refundable fee will be added to the amount due.
Lost or Damaged Materials
Cardholders are responsible for the replacement cost of lost or damaged items. Your account will be charged the replacement cost of an item if it is 45 days or more overdue. Effective February 1, 2010, refunds will not be issued to customers who have paid for lost or damaged materials.
How to Pay Your Fees
You may pay your fees in person at any library branch using Visa, Mastercard, check, or cash. For your convenience, you can pay your fees online using Visa or Mastercard.