Celebrate National Library Week April 23-29: Public libraries support lifelong learning and literacy for everyone
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Chromebooks and learning tablets now available for checkout
Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) has provided more than 7,000 Chromebooks and 2,800 Launchpad learning tablets for children to public libraries across Georgia as [...]
New website provides easy access to audio and braille literacy resources
Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled keeps people reading with audio and braille books. A redesigned website helps patrons, caregivers, and [...]
Mayors and libraries partner to build literacy
Photo by Patrick Yost Local leaders are promoting the importance of literacy by participating in the Mayor’s Reading Club, a literacy program [...]
Library Employee of the Year brings JOY to the library for all ages
“I love that I can help make the library a welcoming second home for people.” The crowd was rowdy. Everyone [...]
Being the change: Making strides in librarianship
According to a 2008 American Library Association (ALA) report, less than 1% of credentialed librarians are African American males. But for [...]
Top 10 items checked out from Georgia PINES public libraries in 2022
Here are the top 10 items checked-out from Georgia PINES public libraries in 2022 Georgians made good use of their local libraries in [...]
Get more this season from your public library!
Your Georgia public library saves you money this holiday season - and all year long - by giving you FREE access [...]
State librarian to lead national organization
Congratulations to our state librarian Julie Walker as she begins her term as president of the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA).“I am thrilled [...]
Keep learning at the library, no matter your age or interests
Whether beginning kindergarten, graduating high school, starting a career, or finding a new interest in retirement, public libraries have resources to help learners [...]