All About PLAY
PLAY (PINES Library Access for Youth) gives Georgia public school students fine-free access to millions of library materials—online and in the library. Students in participating districts automatically receive a PLAY account when they are assigned a student number at school. Now, students enrolled in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty County public school systems can get their very own PLAY CARD to help them access their PLAY account.
Instant access with their student ID/lunch number—no sign-up needed
Free borrowing of books, eBooks, audiobooks, and more — no overdue fines
Online learning tools including live tutoring, homework help, literacy resources, and research databases
College & career support with test prep and job-readiness resources
The PLAY Card program is available to all Pre-K–12 students in:
When they enroll in public school in these locations, a student is automatically assigned a PLAY account.
How does a PLAY CARD work?Starting in September, 2025, a student from any participating school system can pick up a PLAY CARD at all Live Oak Public Libraries branches. It's free!
Students simply use their student ID/lunch number as their PLAY account number to access all of Live Oak Public Libraries’ onsite and online resources—worry-free, because PLAY accounts are fine-free.
Learn more about how PLAY connects students to their public libraries through Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS).
Get step-by-step instructions on logging in, accessing your PLAY account, and answers to frequently asked questions:
Find homework help, reading resources, and skill-building for college and beyond:
Get ready for a successful school year! Public school students and their families are invited to the library to learn about all the free resources available with their PLAY Card.
Saturday, Sept 6, 2025 | 12:30–1:30 PM
Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 | 12:30–1:30 PM
Friday, Sept 12, 2025 | 4:30–5:30 PM
Monday, Sept 22, 2025 | 4:30–5:30 PM
Wednesday, Sept 10, 2025 | 3:00–4:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025 | 3:30–4:30 PM
Friday, Sept 19, 2025 | 3:30–4:30 PM
Wednesday, Sept 3, 2025 | 4:00–5:00 PM
Monday, Sept 29, 2025 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Friday, Sept 5, 2025 | 3:00–4:00 PM
Monday, Sept 15, 2025 | 3:00–4:00 PM
Monday, Sept 8, 2025 | 4:30–5:30 PM
Monday, Sept 15, 2025 | 5:00–6:00 PM
Friday, Sept 26, 2025 | 4:30–5:30 PM
Friday, Sept 19, 2025 | 4:30–5:30 PM
Wednesday, Sept 24, 2025 | 4:30–5:30 PM
Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025 | 4:00–5:00 PM
Monday, Sept 22, 2025 | 4:00–5:00 PM
Saturday, Sept 6, 2025 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Monday, Sept 15, 2025 | 5:00–6:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept 10, 2025 | 5:00–5:30 PM (Middle & High)
Monday, Sept 15, 2025 | 4:00–5:00 PM (Elementary)
Saturday, Sept 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Tuesday, Sept 23, 2025 | 4:00–5:00 PM
Thursday, Sept 4, 2025 | 4:30–5:30 PM
Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 | 4:30–5:30 PM