Public Libraries in Fulton County, Georgia
🏢 Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
Public Libraries in Fulton County, Georgia
Browse Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System branches across Atlanta and Fulton County, Georgia — find hours, addresses, how to get a free library card, and the free digital resources your card unlocks.
📚 About the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, now branded the Fulton County Library System, serves the City of Atlanta and all of Fulton County, Georgia. Its roots go back to the Young Men's Library Association founded in 1867, and its first free public library — a Carnegie-funded building — opened in downtown Atlanta on March 4, 1902. Today the system operates around 34 branches plus its downtown Central Library and the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History. The Central Library at 1 Margaret Mitchell Square was the last building designed by Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer and opened in 1980. Cardholders can borrow across every location and use digital services including OverDrive/Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, and Georgia's statewide GALILEO research databases.
📱 Free digital access with your library card
A Fulton County Library System card unlocks these at no cost — sign in at fulcolibrary.org.
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System branches
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System operates around 34 branches across Atlanta and Fulton County, plus the downtown Central Library and the Auburn Avenue Research Library. Below are the locations we cover in detail — tap any for hours, address, and what makes it unique — plus a link to our full Atlanta directory.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many libraries does the Fulton County Library System have?
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System (now the Fulton County Library System) operates around 34 branches across Atlanta and Fulton County, Georgia, plus the downtown Central Library and the Auburn Avenue Research Library. Check fulcolibrary.org for the current list and any temporary closures.
Is a Fulton County Library System card free?
Yes. A library card is free for people who live, work, own property, or attend school in Fulton County, Georgia. You can register online at fulcolibrary.org or in person at any branch with a photo ID showing your name and current address.
Can I use my card at any Fulton County library branch?
Yes. One Fulton County Library System card works at every branch — you can borrow materials, place holds, and pick them up at any of the system's locations across Atlanta and Fulton County.
Where is the Central Library in Atlanta?
The Central Library is at 1 Margaret Mitchell Square NW in downtown Atlanta. Designed by architect Marcel Breuer and opened in 1980, it is the system's flagship location and headquarters. Check fulcolibrary.org for current hours.
What free digital resources come with a Fulton County library card?
Your card unlocks ebooks and audiobooks through OverDrive/Libby, streaming media on hoopla, films on Kanopy, and Georgia's statewide GALILEO research databases — all free. Sign in with your card number at fulcolibrary.org.