Get a Library Card | Request and Renew Materials | Fees and Loan Period

Getting a Free Library Card

You may apply for a new library card by visiting Germantown Community Library. Be sure to bring a photo ID and something that will provide proof of address when coming to pick up your new card.

Those patrons under 18 years of age will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can present proof of address and sign as the responsible party when the minor wishes to have their own library card.

Non-resident patrons are charged a yearly $50 non-resident card fee. The following defines who is eligible for a library card at no charge:

* Residents of Germantown and their immediate family members. Proof of residency is a paid utility bill or, for renters, a copy of a lease.

* Students who are enrolled in public or private schools in Germantown, grades Kindergarten through 12. Proof of enrollment is the most recent report card.

* Teachers who work in public and private schools in Germantown.

* Owners of businesses located in Germantown, and their immediate families. Proof required is a paid property tax statement for their business.

* Full-time Germantown City employees.

* Patrons who receive outreach services offered by the Library.

* Active members of the Tennessee Genealogical Society.

* Germantown Community Library staff.

Please note: Patrons who reside in the municipality of other Wolf River Library Consortium member libraries in Arlington, Collierville, and Millington are eligible to have a free card, with restrictions, or may choose to purchase a full-service card for $50 per year.

Requesting and Renewing Materials

You may renew library materials by visiting the library during library hours or, if you already have a Germantown Community Library card, you may renew materials and reserve items online. Please note that some items, such as new releases, cannot be renewed.

First Time Users

Click here to go to our online catalog: to set up your account.

  1. Enter your Germantown Community Library card number as your User ID
  2. The default PIN for your account is CHANGEME which must be entered in all capital letters
  3. Click on the Log-in to the e-Library OPAC button found below where you entered your PIN
  4. Click on the words My Account listed along the bottom of the darker blue section of the screen
  5. Click on the User PIN Change link
  6. You will be prompted to enter your old PIN and then your new PIN
  7. Click on the Change PIN button to complete the process
  8. NOTE: Remember your new PIN number as Library Staff do not have access to it if you should forget.


Fees and Loan Period

LOAN SCHEDULE
Printed MaterialsCheck-Out FeeLoan Period
Popular Library Free 14 days (no renewal)
All other Books / Materials Free 21 days (one renewal)
Audio Tapes, Records, CDs & Cassettes   
Books-on-Tape* $2.00 per title 21 days (one renewal)
Music Cassettes $.50 per title 21 days (one renewal)
CDs $.50 per CD 21 days (one renewal)
Children’s Audio cassettes Free 21 days (one renewal)
Videos / DVDs   
Entertainment Videos/DVDs $2.00 per episode 7 days (no renewal)
Non-Fiction Videos/DVDs $2.00 per episode 21 days (one renewal)
Short-length Videos $2.00 per episode 21 days (one renewal)


LATE FEE SCHEDULE
Type of Material Minimum Fine Maximum Fine per Item
Children $ .10/day $10.00
Adult Materials $ .20/day $10.00
Videos/DVDs $1.00/day $10.00
There is a maximum fee of $10.00 for each overdue item returned.
A maximum of 25 items may be checked out at any one time.

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                               Germantown Community Library: 1925 Exeter Road, Germantown, TN 38138 / Phone: 901-757-7323
                               Hours of Operation: Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun., 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.