Dodge County – Murrell Memorial Library
🏢 Ocmulgee Regional Library System · Eastman, Georgia
Dodge County – Murrell Memorial Library
The Dodge County – Murrell Memorial Library in Eastman serves as both the local branch for Dodge County residents and the headquarters of the Ocmulgee Regional Library System, placing a six-county regional hub at the heart of a small south Georgia city roughly 150 miles from Atlanta and Savannah.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 531 Second Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: (478) 374-4711
Website: orls.org
Plus Code: 864R5RV9+3X (Eastman, GA)
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📖 About Dodge County – Murrell Memorial Library
The Dodge County – Murrell Memorial Library at 531 Second Avenue is the anchor institution of the Ocmulgee Regional Library System (ORLS), which serves six counties in middle Georgia. Eastman, the Dodge County seat, is a community of about 7,000 with a county population near 20,000. The library offers the PINES statewide catalog, which allows patrons to search and borrow from Georgia public libraries system-wide, and participates in GALILEO — Georgia's state-funded online library of licensed databases and research resources available free to all Georgia residents. A partnership with Mercer University formerly brought undergraduate coursework to the library's Public Services Annex. The library's genealogy collection supports research into south Georgia families, and Rosetta Stone language-learning software is available free to cardholders. The library is open six days a week to serve all Dodge County residents and neighboring communities.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Headquarters of the Ocmulgee Regional Library System, serving six counties in middle Georgia from the Eastman location
- Access to PINES — Georgia's statewide shared catalog for borrowing from public libraries across the state
- GALILEO statewide portal: licensed academic and reference databases free for all Georgia residents
- Free Rosetta Stone language-learning software available with a library card
- Genealogy research collection supporting family history research in south Georgia
- Mercer University partnership bringing continuing education resources to the community
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Dodge County library cardholders can research and learn free through Georgia's statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- PINES statewide catalog for borrowing from Georgia public libraries
- Public computers, printing, and free Wi-Fi
- Genealogy research collection
- Reference and readers' advisory assistance
- Rosetta Stone language learning (online)
- Community meeting and program space
- Interlibrary loan through the Ocmulgee Regional Library System
🎸 Programs
- Children's activities and storytimes
- Genealogy research assistance
- Community events and educational programs
- Summer reading for children and teens
- Adult programs in partnership with the Friends of the Library
📍 Nearby Libraries in Middle Georgia
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ocmulgee Regional Library System and which counties does it serve?
The Ocmulgee Regional Library System (ORLS) is the multi-county public library system headquartered at the Murrell Memorial Library in Eastman. It serves six counties in middle Georgia; the Dodge County branch is the system's main hub.
What is GALILEO and how do I access it from home?
GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online) is a state-funded collection of hundreds of licensed databases — academic journals, newspapers, encyclopedias, health resources, and more — available free to all Georgia residents. You can log in from home using your Georgia public library card number through the GALILEO website.
Does the library offer Rosetta Stone language learning?
Yes. The Dodge County – Murrell Memorial Library provides free access to Rosetta Stone language-learning software for cardholders. Visit the library's website or stop in to get the access link and your login credentials.
Can I borrow books from libraries in other Georgia counties using my Dodge County card?
Yes. The library participates in PINES, Georgia's statewide shared library catalog. With a Dodge County card you can search holdings at public libraries across Georgia and request items to be delivered to your home branch.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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