| Give to Libraries | On the Road with a Bookmobile Librarian
Bookmobiles and other traveling library services bring books and resources directly to those who need them. Laura Buchanan, a bookmobile librarian [...]
Five ways to use your Georgia public library card
During Library Card Sign-Up Month, we are reminding Georgians of some unexpected benefits of a free library card. Access audio books, e-books, [...]
Summer Reading Programs Prepare Students For School
Students who participated in their local public library’s summer reading program often feel more prepared to take on the challenges of a new [...]
GLS director advises on revised national standards to serve blind or print disabled patrons
By Kristin White, director of Georgia Library Service (GLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled I was pleased [...]
Marshes of Glynn Libraries: 2022 Georgia Public Library of the Year
Marshes of Glynn Libraries was recognized as Georgia Public Library of the Year for 2022. The system’s two branches, the [...]
What makes a Friends of Libraries group successful?
“The Friends strive to make as much money for the library as possible with as little overhead as possible. This includes cultivating an all-volunteer [...]
Libraries check out Story Strolls for local programming
“Our patrons have absolutely loved this passive programming. We have had numerous people comment on how much fun they had and have asked when [...]
Pickens County Library Celebrates Grand Opening
“People invest in libraries because it is an investment in their community.” As you make your way through the hilly roads of [...]
Marketing and tourism go hand in hand for Mountain Regional Library
By Heath Lee, Director of Mountain Regional Library System In order to outshine other tourist destinations and to support their economies, the small mountain [...]
Library social worker connects people with community resources and more
By Rhiannon Eades, Athens Regional Library System Public Information Officer. Athens Regional Library System serves residents in five northeast Georgia counties: Athens-Clarke, Franklin, Madison, [...]