Member Services

Benefits of Membership

We have many services that are available to be used by the public, but there are certain privileges for those who decide to become members.

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Library Card

Obtaining a library card allows you not only to check out books from our collection, but it offers many other benefits.

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Available Materials

As you can imagine, we offer a wide selection of books for all ages, but we also have other resources available for checkout.

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Libby and Overdrive

One of the benefits of having a Gering Public Library card is that is gives you access to a large database of ebooks and audiobooks.

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Checkout and Overdues

When you have found the items that you want, our friendly staff will check them out to you at the circulation desk.

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Interlibrary Loan

Wanting to read a book but we don’t have it here? We can request it from another library.
Click the button below for more details.

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Maker Space

At our Maker Space, members can utilize special design tools to make crafts for your event, party, or whatever you need them for.

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Homebound Delivery

Do you live in Gering but are unable to visit the library? Click below for details or call the library to see if you qualify for home delivery.

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Panhandle Consortium

Having a GPL card not only allows you to check out books from our library but from 12 other libraries in the panhandle.

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Damaged Items

If items you have checked out are returned damaged, they will be assessed to determine if they can be returned to the shelves.

What is available at the Gering Public Library for those without a library card?

Even without a library card, there are many services available to you at the Gering Public Library. Click the button below to find out more.

Monday – Thursday, 9am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm
gpl@geringlibrary.org
(308) 436-7433