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PINES (Georgia)

PINES (Georgia)

your library in your pocket

20 ratings
67 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 16, 2018
  • October 3, 2026

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Developer

Kenneth Cox
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Access over 275 libraries across Georgia with your library card. Search the catalog, place holds on items, and renew checked-out materials directly from your device.

✓Search library catalog
✓Place holds on items
✓Renew checked-out items
✓Access 275+ Georgia libraries
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What users say about PINES (Georgia)

Reviews of PINES (Georgia) are mixed: the Books app is rated 4.2/5 from 20 App Store ratings. What users like most: convenient for searching and placing holds, easy to renew books. Top complaints: cannot pay fines through the app, no longer able to pay fines. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Convenient for searching and placing holds
  • 👍Easy to renew books
  • 👍Developer responsiveness noted
  • 👍App works smoothly otherwise
  • 👍Useful for searching across the Pines system
  • 👍Handy for showing library card
  • 👍Quick library change in search
  • 👍Great for checking account anywhere

Negative things

  • 😞Cannot pay fines through the app
  • 😞No longer able to pay fines
  • 😞Removed option to pay fines
  • 😞Inconvenient to delete messages
  • 😞Lists missing on iOS
  • 😞Ebooks/audiobooks not supported
  • 😞Barcode not scannable at library
  • 😞App useless without ebook feature
  • 😞App doesn't register holds correctly
  • 😞Barcode scanner issues
  • 😞Book descriptions collapse
  • 😞Cannot renew items in batches
  • 😞Android version is better
  • 😞No barcode for checkout
  • 😞Ebook feature not working on Apple
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What's New in PINES (Georgia)

4.8.0

October 3, 2026

* New feature: Advanced Hold * New feature: Tap to zoom item image in Details screen * Fixed error viewing Checkout History when history has only 1 item

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The app has maintained its position at 205 recently.

Last updated on October 14, 2026.

User reviews

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Yay for useful updates!

I think this is the only app I have that almost always has useful updates. Today’s allows us to (finally) click on book images to see them larger. Thank you for continuing to make useful improvements rather than changing just to change!
GirasolMadreGirasolMadre

Doesn’t work

I can’t use any apps that are supposed to work with Pines. It says it’s against policy? I just wanted to use it for audio books but I guess it doesn’t work for that. Also, keeps unregistering me and won’t send my password reset to my email. It’s really worthless to me. Tax dollars hard at work lol.
MamaFooshMamaFoosh

Response from developer

Sep 16: Responded immediately and offered email but never heard back. Jul 2: The app is working for 38,000 other users; I'm sorry it isn't working for you. I am having a hard time following your report. What is "it" in "it says it's against policy"? What policy? If you want to listen to audiobooks, find another app; this app doesn't do that. If you would like help with this app, email kenstir.apps@gmail.com. If you need help logging into your account, visit your local library.

Use the app all time

It's convenient for searching for books throughout the whole Pines system, placing holds, and renewing my books. Developer is responsive.
l.v.s.l.v.s.

Response from developer

Thank you for your review! When you need to reach us, we are here at kenstir.apps@gmail.com.

Can't pay fines

I really hate that I can no longer pay fines through the app. It was very convenient. I don't understand why the option was removed.
l.v.s.l.v.s.

Response from developer

Sigh. I answered this 14 months ago, and I will try again. If you can't pay fines using the app it is not a bug in the app. It is a setting on the server controlled by your local branch. 79% of the orgs in PINES do allow online payment, and I'm sorry yours does not, but we cannot fix that by writing reviews to each other occasionally. Please talk to the staff at your local library.

Version 4.2.0 update

Can’t sign in - Error message
2monchicchi2monchicchi

Response from developer

And what was the error message? "User login failed" means your password is wrong. "Chain validation failed" or "TLS error" happened when the server was down for planned maintenance (https://pines.georgialibraries.org/news/pines-system-maintenance-december-13/). We can't help you if you don't give any details and the app can't do anything if the server goes down. If you are still having trouble, email a screenshot to kenstir.apps@gmail.com. If not please consider increasing your rating.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

9 issues

Cannot sign in (Error message)

Bug

Error decoding OSRF object

Bug

Won't delete messages

Bug

App no longer opening

Bug

System down (app or browser)

Bug

Crashes when viewing holds or checkouts

Bug

Login issues after password change

Bug

App crashes constantly

Bug

Ebook feature not working on Apple

Bug
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Requested Features

9 requests

Ability to pay fines through the app

Feature

Fix message deletion bug

Feature

Add 'Lists' feature to iOS app

Feature

Support for ebooks and audiobooks

Feature

Ability to renew multiple books at once

Feature

Reinstating color alert for due dates

Feature

Add barcode for scanning at checkout

Feature

Improve book description display

Feature

Make app more like Android version

Feature

FAQ

What does the PINES app do?

The PINES app provides mobile access to over 275 libraries across Georgia. It allows users to search the library catalog, place holds on items, and renew materials they have already checked out.

How do I use the PINES app?

To use the app, you must have a library card from a PINES member library and know your password. Once logged in, you can utilize the search, hold, and renewal features.

Is the PINES app free to use?

Yes, the PINES app is free to download and use. Development of the software has been sponsored by Georgia PINES.

What are the requirements to use this app?

You need a valid library card from a PINES member library and your associated password to access the app's features. It is designed for users within the PINES library system.

What are common use cases for the PINES app?

Common use cases include quickly searching for books or other media available in the PINES catalog, placing holds on desired items from anywhere, and renewing borrowed items without needing to visit the library in person.