For many adults, libraries are one of the core memories of childhood. Browsing the shelves for that special book to carry home and read, getting your first library card and proudly checking out books, the excitement of returning books into the drop box, all foster a love of reading that carries children into book-loving adults.
But libraries are much more than books—they serve as community resource accessible to everyone.
Your local library is full of ways to put your library card to good use. A PINES Library card is free, as are replacement cards.
With a PINES library card, patrons can check out everything from their favorite movies to state park passes. Your library card gives you access to the materials in the library, plus access to other materials in other PINES libraries throughout the state of Georgia.
The Statesboro-Bulloch County Library has free public computers and free Wi-Fi, which allows the public to access essential services. Offering this technology in public spaces is one of the many efforts public libraries are making to combat Georgia’s gap in internet access.
Read on to discover all the resources available to borrow at the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library with a PINES Library card.
Technology & Experiences
- Chromebooks: Cardholders can check out laptops for at home use for school, work, or entertainment.
- Launchpads: Guided tablets with pre-loaded apps, games, stories, and more to make reading fun for kids, while encouraging language development and literacy.
- Experience Passes: Use your library card to visit amazing places around Georgia! Check out experience passes for free entry to Zoo Atlanta, Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, the Center for Puppetry, the Alliance Theatre, the Computer Museum of America, Chattahoochee Nature Center, and many more.
Photo: Statesboro-Bulloch Library Instagram
eBooks & Magazines
The library also offers free reading resources so you can check out and read books wherever you are! A PINES library card allows you to access online resources and items such as ebooks, downloadable audios, and online magazines.
The following online reading apps are completely free, with no subscription costs, or late fees:
- Libby App: Cardholders can borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines through the free app. You can also read Libby books on many Ereaders. Access Libby here.
- Palace App: Cardholders can access ebooks and audiobooks through the free app. Access the Palace app here.
- E-Read Kids: Young readers have access to more than 45,000 ebooks and audiobooks including fiction and non-fiction, picture books, basic readers, graphic novels, and chapter books in English and Spanish. Access E-read here.
The library also offers large print books and audio books for free from the Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS). Learn more here.
Free Programming
The Statesboro-Bulloch County Library also has free programming for all age groups each month.
Family Storytime, Music and Movement for children and Statesboro Stitches for adults are just a few of the free programs at the library. The library also has a Graphic Novel Book Club, Anime Club, and Adult Book Club.
Exciting upcoming programs in January include: the Seed and Plant Swap, Teen Sewing Circle, and Harry Potter Trivia.
Patrons can keep up with upcoming programs by picking up the monthly calendar at the library front desk, or it can be viewed on Facebook, Instagram or the library website. Patrons can also sign up to join their newsletter.
Free Learning Resources
- Galileo: GALILEO is Georgia’s virtual library. You can use it to help with homework assignments, research projects, and link to information that isn’t available through other search engines. Available through your PINES account online.
- Mango Languages: Online language learning here.
- Learning Express Library: Includes test prep, find here.
- Ancestry Library Edition: Can be accessed within the library.
- Niche Academy: Find how to & learning videos here.
- Genealogy Resources: Can be accessed at library.
Other Services
- No card needed, but with fees, includes printing, scanning, faxing, laminating, and test proctoring.
- Public computers and open Wi-Fi.
Library items can be placed on hold and sent to your library of choice for pick up. You can place holds via a PINES phone app, through your online account here, or with staff at the library.
For more information about any of these services, contact the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library at 912-764-1341. The library is located at 124 South Main Street, Statesboro, Ga.
