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Library Catalog

Search the library catalog for all materials owned by the Garland Public Library.

1. Interlibrary Loan

   Interlibrary Loan (ILL) allows a Garland resident library cardholder to borrow a book from another library outside Garland. With online ILL, resident cardholders may request books anytime, even when the library is closed. All you need is a computer, an Internet connection and an email address.

2. Library Elf

   Set your own email or text alerts for upcoming item due dates or items ready for pick up.

3. My Account

   Access your library account page to see what you have checked out and when it is due. You can also see your holds and renew items.

Mobile Printing

With Library Mobile Printing you can quickly and easily send documents from your computer or phone to the Library printers via email, a webpage, or the PrinterOn app.

Library Events & Programming

1. Virtual Programming

   A collection of online programming and ideas to keep busy and entertained.

2. Garland African-American History

   Resources and videos supporting Black History in Garland, TX.

Library Calendar

Find upcoming events for the Nicholson Memorial Library System libraries.

Access Newsletter

Friends of the Nicholson Memorial Library is a community organization supporting and promoting the Library. The Friends sponsors activities to raise funds for the purchase of library materials and equipment, and underwrites programming to benefit all library users. The Access Newsletter showcases programming at all the Garland Libraries.

Online Resources

1. Business & Legal Resources

   Online resources for entrepreneurs, small business people and those needing legal forms and information.

2. Do it Yourself

   Resources to help you complete personal and household projects.

3. Education & Test Prep

4. Finance and Investments

   Research, finance, investing, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, portfolio, funds, planning

5. Genealogy and History

6. Health Resources

   A collection of online resources for health and well being

7. Homework Resources

   Tools to help you with elementary, middle and high school homework and research projects.

8. Jobs & Career Gateway

   A diverse collection of eResources to help get that job, find a better job, or help you advance your skills. Resources include job search, resume tools, live tutoring, courses, test prep and carefully selected career and vocational eBooks.

9. Literary Criticism

   Resources to help you understand and evaluate works of literature including poetry, plays and short stories.

10. Newspapers and Magazines

    Newspaper and magazine sites the Garland Library has subscribed to.

11. Online Tutoring

    Kids, teens and adults can work with a live tutor in an online setting from 3 to 10 p.m. 7 days a week.

12. Recursos en Español

    Información de salud y negocios.

13. Virtual Reference Library

    Online access to much of our print reference collection. What you need when you need it!

14. Alphabetical List

    An alphabetical list of all our online resources.

Newspapers and Magazines Online

Access thousands of newspapers every day, along with 90 days of back issues from national, provincial, and global leading publications.

Online Tutoring & Skills Building

Tutoring and skills building for all ages including a writing lab, flash cards, test prep, resume help, interview coaching, GED help, citizenship help, and Microsoft Office help. Live help is available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week.

OverDrive

Downloadable audiobooks, eBooks and streaming videos for Garland Library card holders Listen to MP3 audiobooks Read eBook, PDF, Kindle and/or graphic novels Read magazines using Libby or your browser

1. Audiobook Collection

   OverDrive downloadale audiobooks

2. eBook Collection

   OverDrive downloadable eBooks

3. Magazines

   Unlimited access to over 3,000 magazine titles

4. Videos

   Garland Library cardholders can borrow and watch free shows, movies, and more. Videos are streaming only and can't be downloaded, so you'll need an internet connection to watch them. Depending on what device you're using, videos will play either in the OverDrive app (on Android, iOS, and Fire devices) or right in your web browser.

5. Kids & Teens

   OverDrive downloadable books for kids and teens.

6. Libby App in a Browser

   Get the Libby experience in your browser. The browser version syncs with the app version so it's easy to pick up where you left off.

7. Help/Support

   OverDrive help pages

8. Status

   OverDrive page showing if any of the OverDrive pages or systems is down.

Wowbrary

Wowbrary is an e-newsletter that showcases the Garland Library’s newest books, DVDs, audiobook CDs and online magazines in a very user-friendly weekly email. Each title includes cover images, descriptions, previews, user reviews, ratings, and sales ranks gathered from publishers, libraries, Baker & Taylor, Amazon, and Goodreads. The newlsetter is emailed to subscribers every Wednesday morning. We also post weekly summaries of our new titles on Facebook and Twitter to inform our friends and fans.