PINES (Georgia)

Name: PINES (Georgia)
Rating: 4.3 (14 reviews)
Author: Kenneth Cox

your library in your pocket

Free · Designed for iPad

14 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Books
Developer

Kenneth Cox
Language

EN
English
Size

11
MB

PINES gives you access to more than 275 libraries across Georgia. To use this app, you must have a library card with a PINES member library and know your password. PINES lets you: * Search the catalog * Place a hold on an item * Renew items you have checked out Problem? Send email to kenstir.apps@gmail.com Development of this software has been sponsored by Georgia PINES. This app is open source! If you have the means and the interest to contribute, head on over to https://github.com/kenstir/hemlock-ios

Ratings & Reviews

4.3

out of 5

14 Ratings

Due Date Alert
01/07/2025

MelLifeLongLearner
Edit: Thank you for listening and reinstating the color alert for upcoming due date!!I love this app, however, with a recent update I noticed the approaching due date (the date turns red) feature has stopped. I loved that feature to alert me it’s time to renew/return. Please bring that back!!

Developer Response
Due date: fixed in 3.1.2 out today!! I asked Management and we aligned on this: the due date is again highlighted yellow(ish) for due soon and orange for overdue.
Due Date Alert
01/07/2025

MelLifeLongLearner

Edit: Thank you for listening and reinstating the color alert for upcoming due date!!I love this app, however, with a recent update I noticed the approaching due date (the date turns red) feature has stopped. I loved that feature to alert me it’s time to renew/return. Please bring that back!!
Developer Response 01/04/2025
Due date: fixed in 3.1.2 out today!! I asked Management and we aligned on this: the due date is again highlighted yellow(ish) for due soon and orange for overdue.
Error on Sign in Page
07/15/2025

K_J_V_B
I was asked by my local library to contact the app directly regarding an issue I’m having. When opening the app I periodically get an Error that says “Error decoding OSRF object: Class “au” is not registered.” I just dismiss it to continue into the app. Not sure what the problem is or what I need to do to make it stop coming up. Thanks.

Developer Response
Update: It is fixed in 3.3.0.That is a timing bug and I'm sorry you can't do anything about it except dismiss it. Thank you for reporting it, it will be fixed in the next release. If you see any other issues that annoy you please reach out directly to kenstir.apps@gmail.com.
Error on Sign in Page
07/15/2025

K_J_V_B

I was asked by my local library to contact the app directly regarding an issue I’m having. When opening the app I periodically get an Error that says “Error decoding OSRF object: Class “au” is not registered.” I just dismiss it to continue into the app. Not sure what the problem is or what I need to do to make it stop coming up. Thanks.
Developer Response 08/21/2025
Update: It is fixed in 3.3.0.That is a timing bug and I'm sorry you can't do anything about it except dismiss it. Thank you for reporting it, it will be fixed in the next release. If you see any other issues that annoy you please reach out directly to kenstir.apps@gmail.com.
Great app for placing holds, with a couple suggestions
08/31/2024

NLKVB
I have used this app for many years and love it for the most part! My primary reason for using it is to place books on hold. It is easy to search for a book, and widen the area of my search if it is not at my library. I saw someone else mentioned in a review and I completely agree - it was very helpful when the due date for a book turned red when the date was approaching and when it was overdue. I would like the see that feature come back! Another feature that would be SO amazing is the ability to renew multiple books at once. I primarily check out picture books for my children, so we will bring home around 40 each visit. It is slow to renew each individually, and it has happened multiple times where I am interrupted in the middle of renewing, forget to continue, and end up with late fees on dozens of books… they accrue quickly when you check out that many! Definitely my fault, not the app, but that feature would probably help my save about $40 in fines each year! 😅

Developer Response
Due date: fixed in 3.1.2 out today!! I asked Management and we aligned on this: the due date is again highlighted yellow(ish) for due soon and orange for overdue.Renewing multiple books at once is more tricky, because internally the system only renews one item at a time. So if some failed and some succeeded, it would be tricky to make a good user experience out of this. On the other hand, if everything works, who cares? I am considering this too, but it's much more effort.
Great app for placing holds, with a couple suggestions
08/31/2024

NLKVB

I have used this app for many years and love it for the most part! My primary reason for using it is to place books on hold. It is easy to search for a book, and widen the area of my search if it is not at my library. I saw someone else mentioned in a review and I completely agree - it was very helpful when the due date for a book turned red when the date was approaching and when it was overdue. I would like the see that feature come back! Another feature that would be SO amazing is the ability to renew multiple books at once. I primarily check out picture books for my children, so we will bring home around 40 each visit. It is slow to renew each individually, and it has happened multiple times where I am interrupted in the middle of renewing, forget to continue, and end up with late fees on dozens of books… they accrue quickly when you check out that many! Definitely my fault, not the app, but that feature would probably help my save about $40 in fines each year! 😅
Developer Response 01/04/2025
Due date: fixed in 3.1.2 out today!! I asked Management and we aligned on this: the due date is again highlighted yellow(ish) for due soon and orange for overdue.Renewing multiple books at once is more tricky, because internally the system only renews one item at a time. So if some failed and some succeeded, it would be tricky to make a good user experience out of this. On the other hand, if everything works, who cares? I am considering this too, but it's much more effort.
3.1.3 Version Bug: Won’t delete message
06/25/2025

cherie62
In 3.1.3, when I get a message, after I tap Edit, then Delete, the icon for Messages still shows a red circle with a 1 in it. It doesn’t clear the messages. I can only clear the Messages in the app if I then go to the PINES webpage and delete the message there. Very inconvenient! Please fix.

Developer Response
6/30: Fixed today on the server; no app update required.6/27: I'm sorry about this new bug; it was caused by a server change to prevent bad bot traffic. The person responsible is on vacation and will work on it soon. Thank you for the report. In the future, instead of editing your review to report new issues, you can reach me directly at kenstir.apps@gmail.com.
3.1.3 Version Bug: Won’t delete message
06/25/2025

cherie62

In 3.1.3, when I get a message, after I tap Edit, then Delete, the icon for Messages still shows a red circle with a 1 in it. It doesn’t clear the messages. I can only clear the Messages in the app if I then go to the PINES webpage and delete the message there. Very inconvenient! Please fix.
Developer Response 07/01/2025
6/30: Fixed today on the server; no app update required.6/27: I'm sorry about this new bug; it was caused by a server change to prevent bad bot traffic. The person responsible is on vacation and will work on it soon. Thank you for the report. In the future, instead of editing your review to report new issues, you can reach me directly at kenstir.apps@gmail.com.