| Give to Libraries | 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 [...]
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 [...]
Early, Montgomery, Toombs County Newspapers Added to Georgia Historic Newspapers Site
ATLANTA, Ga -- Georgia HomePLACE and the Digital Library of Georgia are pleased to announce the addition of nearly 27,000 pages of South Georgia newspapers [...]
Dream Comes True for Retired Librarian
For years, 94-year-old Lillian Taylor has dreamed of returning to work at a Georgia public library. Thanks to the Cobb County Public Library System (CCPLS) [...]
Hat Trick for Reading Challenge
We've partnered with the Atlanta Gladiators hockey team for the Hat Trick Reading Challenge! The program begins on June 1st and will run through September [...]
Hawks Check It Out Reading Challenge Kickoff
GPLS, the Atlanta Hawks, and Hawks center Dwight Howard and his D12 Foundation welcomed children to the kickoff of the Hawks Check It Out Reading [...]
National Library Legislative Day recap
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see photos from the visit. Here's a recap of National Library Legislative Day from Julie Walker, Assistant [...]
GPLS names 10 Most Beautiful Libraries in Georgia
From a 130-year-old English Baroque library with stained glass crafted by Tiffany to a seaside casino turned National Literary Landmark to a contemporary Atlanta [...]
Deal signs FY 2018 budget
The final version of the FY18 state budget is now signed with all library funding intact: Capital Outlay projects - Marshes of Glynn, Moultrie-Colquitt, Roddenbery, [...]