Peachtree Branch Library
🏢 Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System · Atlanta, Georgia
Peachtree Branch Library
The Peachtree Branch Library occupies the second floor of an office building at the corner of 16th and Peachtree Street NE in Atlanta's Midtown arts corridor, directly across from the High Museum of Art. Family storytimes, wellness classes, and mahjong groups make it a lively gathering point, and it stays open until 8 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1315 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 613-9990
Website: fulcolibrary.org
Plus Code: 865QQJR8+75 (Atlanta, GA)
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📖 About Peachtree Branch Library
The Peachtree Branch Library at 1315 Peachtree Street NE sits on the second floor of a Midtown office building, directly across the street from the High Museum of Art — one of the largest art museums in the southeastern United States. Part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System (AFPLS), the branch serves Atlanta's vibrant Ansley Park and Midtown neighborhoods. It offers a computer lab, after-hours book return, and meeting rooms, plus a full calendar of family and community programming. Parking is available in a nearby deck on 16th Street. Through AFPLS, cardholders can access GALILEO — Georgia's statewide academic research platform — alongside Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, and dozens of databases at no cost.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located directly across from the High Museum of Art in Atlanta's Midtown arts corridor at 16th and Peachtree Street
- Unique second-floor setting in an office building, offering a quiet neighborhood branch feel in the heart of Midtown
- Active programming calendar: family storytimes, wellness classes, Mahjong Wednesdays, and playgroups
- Extended evening hours on Monday and Tuesday until 8 p.m.
- Computer lab, after-hours book return, meeting rooms, and free Wi-Fi
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
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📚 Services
- Computer lab with public internet access and printing
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the branch
- After-hours book return
- Meeting rooms available for community use
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Interlibrary loan through the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
- Library card registration (free for all Georgia residents)
- Nearby parking available in the 16th Street deck
🎸 Programs
- Pajama Storytime for young children
- Family Storytime
- Friday Funday Storytime
- Blocks and Legos Playgroup for toddlers and young children
- Stretch Breathe Unwind — wellness and mindfulness class for adults
- Mahjong Wednesdays — community game sessions
- Summer Reading Program via Beanstack
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the Peachtree Branch Library located, and is there parking?
The branch is on the second floor of an office building at the corner of 16th Street and Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta GA 30309. It is directly across from the High Museum of Art. Limited street parking is available, and a parking deck is located on 16th Street nearby.
What family and children's programs does Peachtree Branch offer?
The branch runs several storytime programs including Pajama Storytime, Family Storytime, and Friday Funday Storytime. There is also a Blocks and Legos Playgroup for toddlers and young children, all held on a regular schedule throughout the year.
What are the Peachtree Branch Library's hours?
The branch is open Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. An after-hours book return is available outside when the branch is closed.
Is the Peachtree Branch close to the High Museum of Art?
Yes — the branch sits directly across Peachtree Street from the High Museum of Art at 16th Street, one of Atlanta's premier cultural landmarks. Visiting the museum and stopping by the library on the same trip is easy and convenient.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.