• Explore the eLibrary — eBooks, audiobooks, and videos.
• Find homework help — free tutoring, literacy tools, research databases, and college prep.
• Search the PINES Catalog — borrow books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and museum passes.
• Visit your local library — use computers, Wi-Fi, programs, and activities.

• Checkouts: Up to 5 items at one time (books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, museum passes).
• Loan period: 14 days, with up to 2 renewals (if no one else has a hold).
• Holds: Up to 2 active holds. New items from other systems can’t be requested until they are 6 months old.
• Returns: Return to any Live Oak Public Libraries location.
• Fines: No overdue fines. Fees apply only for lost or damaged items.

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No. PLAY accounts and library resources are free.

There are no overdue fines. Fees apply only for lost or damaged items.

• No overdue fines.
• Access to over 11 million items statewide through PINES.
• Free eBooks, tutoring, research tools, and more—anytime, anywhere.
• Reduces barriers by giving every student direct access to library services.

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Effingham County Schools, Liberty County School System, and Georgia Cyber Academy.

You’re welcome at any Live Oak Public Libraries location to use resources and check out or return materials.

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No. Students may visit any Live Oak Public Libraries branch or any of the 300+ PINES partner libraries across Georgia.

PLAY accounts allow 5 checkouts at a time and full access to online resources (with up to 2 holds).

If you want more checkouts, apply for a free standard library card at any branch (bring photo ID).

They can keep using it. The PLAY account is separate and does not accrue overdue fines.

The PLAY account remains the same unless the student leaves the participating school system.

The PLAY account remains active for one year after graduation. During that time, visit a branch to apply for a standard library card.

Yes. Parents/caregivers can view what is checked out on the account of a minor.

Yes. Student account information is confidential under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 21-12-30(a)).

You may opt out by notifying your child’s school office.

Homeschool students can apply online for a digital-access account or visit a branch for a full library card. (Parent/guardian consent required for minors.)

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Interested schools can establish an MoU with Live Oak Public Libraries to participate.

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PINES is Georgia’s statewide public library network, serving 300+ libraries and providing access to 11 million+ items.

With a PLAY account, you can request items from partner libraries for free delivery to your branch, or check out/return items in person at any partner location.