McMullen Southside Library
🏢 South Georgia Regional Library System · VALDOSTA, Georgia
McMullen Southside Library
McMullen Southside Library has served Valdosta's southside community since 1992, built on a legacy of African American library services stretching back to 1936 and named in honor of Mae Wisenbaker McMullen.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 527 GRIFFIN AVENUE, VALDOSTA, GA 31601
Phone: 2292538313
Website: sgrl.org
📖 About McMullen Southside Library
<p>Opened May 31, 1992, McMullen Southside Library was the fourth branch in a five-library building campaign launched by the South Georgia Regional Library System in 1988. The land was donated by J.C. McMullen, a Lake Park businessman, who named the branch in honor of his mother, Mae Wisenbaker McMullen. The branch carries on a tradition of African American library services in the region that began in 1936, and today it is distinguished within the system by an extensive African American book collection. Residents of Lowndes County and surrounding South Georgia counties are welcome to obtain a free library card.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Extensive African American book collection — one of the most notable in the SGRL system
- Youth programs including story times, STEAM activities, and after-school support
- Adult classes in computer instruction, crochet, knitting, and sewing
- Internet computer access, printing & copying, and meeting room available
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was McMullen Southside Library named after?
The branch was named in honor of Mae Wisenbaker McMullen, the mother of J.C. McMullen, a Lake Park businessman who donated the land for the building when it opened in 1992.
Does McMullen Southside have a special collection focus?
Yes — the branch maintains an extensive African American book collection, distinguishing it among South Georgia Regional Library System locations and reflecting the community it was built to serve.
Can I use the meeting room at McMullen Southside Library?
Yes. The library has a meeting room available for community use. Contact the branch at (229) 253-8313 to check availability and reservation requirements.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.