2018 Georgia Public Library Awards Announced
Annual awards honor the outstanding service and achievements of Georgia’s public libraries, librarians and advocates. Read the press release: Georgia Library of the Year [...]
Libraries empower children to become lifelong learners
Reading is an early indicator of academic success, and Georgia’s public libraries are a place for children and families to build a foundation for early [...]
Accessible library resources give tools for everyone to reach goals
As baby boomers experience declining physical, hearing and vision capabilities, public libraries can be a source of accessible programming and technology to encourage independence. In [...]
Athens-Clarke County Library to become first trauma-informed library in Georgia
Library aims to create supportive environment for all and empower girls through peer mentoring. Those who have experienced traumatic events, such as bullying at school, [...]
East Cobb Library builds confidence in its senior patrons to reduce their risk of falls
Public libraries can effectively keep pace with the needs of older adults by providing meaningful programs and services. Benay Gunby, 74, regularly walks her dogs [...]
Georgia Public Library Service recognized for genealogy publication
Georgia Public Library Service recognized for publication showcasing genealogy and local history resources in state’s public libraries. Georgia Public Library Service has been awarded the [...]
Volunteers share time and talent, as libraries develop new advocates
When Carlos Kanzler, 17, moved with his family to Grantville, Ga, from their home in Venezuela, he was shy and didn’t speak much English. But [...]
Makerspaces help kids gain confidence, learn skills and expand possibilities
When Young Adult Librarian Micah Newsome launched the makerspace at Columbia County Library in Evans, Ga, he hoped the monthly programming would give teenagers a [...]
Discovering the library everywhere
At the Daybreak homeless center in Macon, Ga., up to 125 individuals come through each day to build friendships, eat a hot meal, take a [...]
Growing community in Gwinnett
The National Association of Counties acknowledged Homegrown Gwinnett, a community gardening initiative initially funded by a Sparks! Ignition grant from the federal Institute of Museum [...]