Garland PL2026.32 - App Store

Garland PL makes it quick and easy to access the Nicholson Memorial Library System on the go! Search the Nicholson Memorial Library System's catalog, download items, manage your account, and find suggested reading instantly with your device.

Top Features
. Search the Nicholson Memorial Library System catalog: Search for items by title, author, subject, or general keyword and place holds on interesting items.
. Manage your account: Keep track of your library account with push notifications and view your checked-out items, holds, fines, and account information.
. Search by barcode: Use your device’s camera to scan the barcode on a book, CD, DVD, or other item at a friend’s house or bookstore and search for available copies in the Nicholson Memorial Library System.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at lib-support@garlandtx.gov. Let us know what device and OS version you’re using and the specific steps leading up to your issue, and we’ll work with you to resolve it.

Version History Minor fixes and enhancements, including:

Improved refresh indicator handling
Improved event calendar date handling 2026.32 Aug 7 Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Improved experience on iOS 26
Resolved an issue where the app would pause background audio when opened for the first time 2026.10 Mar 18 Resolves:

Issues where videos on the home screen don't auto-load
Authentication issue when using biometrics
Brightness not increasing when opening the barcode 2025.38 09/16/2025 Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Resolves an issue with self-check returns
Improved List handling (multi-select)
Performance improvements loading carousels 2025.36 09/14/2025 Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Additional options for dark mode
Added support for additional event ticket types and suggested attendees
Re-designed the simplified home view preferences
Guest booking links now visible to all
Improved copy display 2025.24 06/20/2025 Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Fixes the icon display in the re-order list
Fixes some display issues with dynamic home tabs
Fixes an issue with the Search screen when using RFID 2025.22 05/27/2025 Minor fixes and enhancements including:

Fixes the icon display in the re-order list
Fixes some display issues with dynamic home tabs 2025.20 05/09/2025 This update includes various minor updates and bug fixes to the library app. 2025.1 04/16/2025 Introducing our new updated version that includes many new features, including:

Brand new User Interface.
General Usability Improvements – accessibility enhancements, improved library site display, improved title displays, item copies by distance display, account summary alerts on home screen, priority ordering in account display.
Reading and Wish Lists.
Right to Left language support. 2024.25 09/12/2024 Various minor fixes and enhancements, including:

Support for iOS 12 returns!
Fixes an issue with the search filters not showing fully on larger devices
Fixes an issue where background music was paused on the first load. 2022.2.4 03/30/2023 Various minor fixes and enhancements, including:

Supports increased security on login using reCAPTCHA
Fixes an issue with ranging for check-in beacons at locations with self-service 2022.1.6 12/02/2022 Various minor fixes and enhancements, including:

Supports longer titles in the search display
Supports scanning QR codes in the library (where available) 2021.1 09/07/2021 Various minor fixes and enhancements, including:

Sorting of search results
Brightness increases to max when you are viewing your barcode (to make it easier to scan with kiosks)
Easy copying of your barcode (tap on the barcode to copy the number to your clipboard)
Better barcode support (including Codabar) 2020.2 10/16/2020 Minor fixes and enhancements, including:

Barcode not displaying in large-text mode
Codabar barcode scanner updated. 2020.1.8 07/07/2020 Support for Library notifications pinned to the homescreen
Where checkout history is available, more details are visible
Additional language support

Various other bug fixes and enhancements. 2020.1 06/17/2020 Various fixes and enhancements including:
* Homescreen layout improvements
* Home button on second (and lower) level screens
* Searchable Nearest Libraries list
* Renew all / renew selected * Holds actions on all / selected
* Accessibility improvements for VoiceOver and Large text sizes
* Hold fee notifications
* Add Publication date to search display
* Hold Pickup Expiry and fill expiry dates shown
* More accurate failure messages on user account lockout
* Numeric only option for User ID
* Reduced Location prompts
* Visual indicator on drop drop menus
* Reload the correct library when selecting the Home button
* Showing your selected photo in the account menu when selected from the Camera or Photo Library
* Performance improvements to the Checkout History page 2019.4.5 09/11/2019 All new app re-written from the ground up. Lots of new features including:

* Linked accounts - no need to sign out and sign in multiple times to manage family accounts. Simultaneously login and see a combined list of holds, checkouts and fines across all accounts in one screen.
* Immediate live view of the libraries holdings - the display is updated in real-time when items are checked out or checked back in to the library.
* Library barcode - your library barcode (and those of linked accounts) are always one touch away at the bottom of the home screen of the app.

... and many more. 2018.12 07/01/2019 - Updated Events link 1.2.1 12/15/2015 - Fixed bug that was causing "Find nearby library" to not work 1.2 05/15/2015 * Fixed a bug that was causing the Events to not work properly
* Fixed a bug that was preventing users from saving libraries 1.1 05/01/2015 1.0 03/24/2014