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Yes. The wifi is on 24 hours at all ARLS branches, and is accessible from the library parking lots. The password for all libraries is “yourlibrary.”
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To access The New York Times, go to http://www.athenslibrary.org/online-library/magnews/new-york-times
Click "Access from Outside the Library," and log in to GALILEO.
The next screen is the redemption code from the NYT. Click on Redeem. You'll be taken to a page from the NYT, where you'll enter your login information or register for an account. The code is good for 24 hours.
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We can renew accounts by phone or in person.
Stop by, call the library, email us or use the chat feature. Please have your driver's license and library card number available.
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Ancestry Library Edition is not longer accessible remotely. To use this database, please come to any of our Athens Regional Library System locations.
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We have a tutorial available here: https://my.nicheacademy.com/athenslibrary/course/1451
Overdrive has a help section that may answer any questions you have: https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/home.htm
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You can sign up for a digital-only library card and take advantage of everything on our website, including our downloadable collection of digital e-books, audiobooks and magazines.
Follow this link to the Digital access card application.
Learn more about signing up for PINES here.
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Overdrive is the library’s ebook and audiobook provider. The app used to read or listen to books is called Libby.
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Download Libby, the Overdrive app, from your app store. It requires a library account, so if you don’t have one, please fill out the form to apply for a digital access card.
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Our book returns are open every day. You can return items anytime.
In Athens, books may be returned to the bookdrop or in the automated return windows.
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Through partnerships with Georgia Public Library Services, our libraries are able to offer passes and discounts to many parks and other attractions in the state. Included among the passes are:
Please see the GPLS Partnership website for the list of all partnerships.
Please call your library to check the availability of each pass.
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In the “Add Library” section, search for Athens Regional Library System. It will be listed underneath Georgia Download Destination. Tap to add it. Then just enter your library card number.
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The Overdrive app is called Libby, and is available for download for Kindle Fire, Android and Apple devices. You can find the app by searching your app store or follow the links on this page https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/devices.htm
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eRead Kids is a digital library for kids in pre-K to fourth grade, featuring nearly 20,000 electronic and audio books.
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TumbleBooks is a digital book provider that offers a wide selection of ebooks and audiobooks for children.
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Follow this link to the eRead kids page. To login in, enter your PINES card number and PINES account password.
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Your PINES account may be expired. Please contact the library using this form, use our chat service, or call your library.
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You can request items be purchased for Libby, but you have to use the website rather than the app. To do this:
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Yes. There are apps available for Kindle Fire, Android and Apple devices. You can find the app by searching your app store for Axis 360. Instructions can be found on this page: https://bakerandtaylor.force.com/axis360/s/article/Getting-Started-with-Axis-360-on-Mobile-Devices
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Your PINES account may be expired. Please contact the library using this form or contact us via the Chat service so that we can check your account.