Top 10 items checked out from PINES libraries in 2023

Top 10 Items Borrowed in 2023

In 2023, Georgians used their local public libraries to connect to the internet via mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, borrow laptops for work and school, engage with interactive learning tablets, check out passes to explore exciting places, and discover great new books – or rediscover modern favorites that inspired successful television shows.

Libraries are helping individuals and families stay connected with technology, engaged with stories, and entertained with cultural experiences.

Library card holders also saved money this year by borrowing 11,312,011 items for free through PINES libraries. The items checked out this year also show how cardholders are using their libraries not only for books, but also movies, music, magazines, sewing kits, telescopes, and ukuleles.

Curious about what everyone checked out this year?
Here are the Top 10 most popular items!

Mobile hotspots
Wi-Fi mobile hotspots help individuals work and study remotely. Public libraries across Georgia play an essential role in providing internet access, especially in rural and underserved areas that lack basic connectivity.
Laptops
Laptops are available for checkout at libraries across the state. These devices provide greater access to technology, so students can do research and job seekers can work on resumes from home. And when paired with a mobile hotspot, you can connect from anywhere.
Launchpads
Every public library system in Georgia has Launchpad learning tablets to help encourage children to develop a love of reading. These interactive devices are pre-loaded with apps and games that support language and literacy development.
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites ParkPass
The ParkPass gives you free parking at all of Georgia’s state parks and historic sites, and the Historic Site Family Pass allows two free admissions into any of Georgia’s historic sites. You can even check out a State Park Discovery Backpack Kit with wildlife guides and binoculars.
Zoo Atlanta Library Pass
See animals from around the world with the Zoo Atlanta Library Pass, which provides admission for up to four people to the Zoo. With your library card, you can also check out passes for free admission to places like the Center for Puppetry Arts, Macon Museums, the Michael C. Carlos Museum, and more. Georgia Public Library Service partners with organizations across the state provide families with educational and recreational opportunities to spend time together while saving money. Learn more about library partnerships.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotōge
Readers love the dynamic stories and amazing art of this manga series.
My Hero Academia by Kōhei Horikoshi
A favorite on the Top 10 list last year, readers continue to return to this exciting manga series.
The Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham
This legal thriller from the New York Times bestselling author was a popular book and also the most checked-out audiobook.
Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto
This manga series was on the Top 10 list last year too.
One Piece by Eiichirō Oda
Go on an adventure with this popular manga series.