When Communities Support Their Libraries, Everyone Wins
Support for library construction and renovation starts with local communities. Check out where library construction projects are happening across Georgia and how public libraries have [...]
Libraries go green
Incorporating renewable energy sources can play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as saving libraries and [...]
16th century liturgical codex displayed in Brunswick Library now available through Digital Library of Georgia
Public libraries preserve their community’s history through unique local collections. They are a great place for ordinary people as well as researchers to gain insights. [...]
Strengthening bonds between public libraries and prison populations
Access to information and books is critically important in the rehabilitative process for residents of correctional facilities. As inmates prepare for life outside prison [...]
Libraries boost economic development and local workforce skills
SCORE mentor Leo Cortjens shares tips with business owners attend a marketing workshop at Hall County's Blackshear Place Library The value of public libraries [...]
Chattahoochee Nature Center and Georgia Public Library Service announce partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2019 CONTACT: Deborah Hakes, Georgia Public Library Service, dhakes@georgialibraries.org; Jon Copsey, Chattahoochee Nature Center, j.copsey@chattnaturecenter.org; 770-992-2055 x263 Chattahoochee [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Gwinnett County’s Lilburn Library Receives $10,000 Gift
The GFWC Lilburn Woman’s Club presented Gwinnett County Public Library with a check for $10,000 for the Lilburn Branch. The funding will be directed to [...]
Zoo Atlanta ZooMobile visits the Cumming Library!
The Zoo Atlanta Education Team packed up its ZooMobile and visited the Cumming branch of the Forsyth County Public Library! Little explorers got a chance [...]