Neva Lomason Memorial Library
🏢 West Georgia Regional Library · Carrollton, Georgia
Neva Lomason Memorial Library
The Neva Lomason Memorial Library in Carrollton is the headquarters branch of the West Georgia Regional Library system, serving Carroll County and surrounding communities from its building at 710 Rome Street. It honors Neva Lomason, a longtime local librarian and patron of Carroll County's public library heritage.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 710 ROME STREET, CARROLLTON, GA 30117
Phone: (770) 836-6711
Website: wgrls.org
Plus Code: 865PHWPG+56 (CARROLLTON, GA)
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📖 About Neva Lomason Memorial Library
The Neva Lomason Memorial Library anchors the West Georgia Regional Library system, a multi-county public library cooperative serving Carroll, Douglas, Haralson, Heard and Paulding counties in west-central and northwest Georgia. Carrollton, the Carroll County seat, is a college town home to the University of West Georgia and sits roughly 50 miles west of Atlanta on the edge of the Tallapoosa River watershed. The library is named for Neva Lomason, a dedicated community figure who championed public library service in Carroll County for decades. The West Georgia Regional Library traces its roots to the early county library movement of the 1930s, when state support helped establish branch service across rural Georgia. Today the Carrollton headquarters branch holds a broad print collection for all ages, computer workstations, meeting rooms, and programming for children, teens and adults, backed by GALILEO — Georgia's statewide digital library — which cardholders access free of charge.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Headquarters of the West Georgia Regional Library System, serving Carroll, Douglas, Haralson, Heard and Paulding counties
- Named for Neva Lomason, a beloved librarian and library advocate in Carroll County history
- Home to Carrollton, Carroll County seat and home of the University of West Georgia
- Evening hours Tuesday and Thursday until 7 pm for after-work and after-class visits
- Free access to GALILEO — Georgia's Virtual Library — with any West Georgia Regional Library card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
West Georgia Regional Library cardholders can search databases and borrow digital content free through Georgia's statewide and local digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, scanning and free Wi-Fi
- Meeting rooms for community groups and events
- Interlibrary loan through the West Georgia Regional Library network
- GALILEO statewide databases and digital resources
- Reference and reader's advisory services
- Children's and teen collections and programming spaces
- Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks via Libby and hoopla
🎸 Programs
- Story time and early literacy programs for young children
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Teen programs and homework help
- Adult literacy and workforce development resources
- Book clubs and community author events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What counties does the West Georgia Regional Library system serve?
The West Georgia Regional Library System serves Carroll, Douglas, Haralson, Heard and Paulding counties in west-central and northwest Georgia. The Neva Lomason Memorial Library in Carrollton is the system's headquarters branch, and cardholders can use materials at any branch in the regional network.
What is GALILEO and how do I access it with my library card?
GALILEO (Georgia's Virtual Library) is a state-funded portal of academic and reference databases, full-text newspapers, encyclopedias, and more — free to all Georgians through their local library card. Visit galileo.usg.edu and choose your library to log in with your West Georgia Regional Library card number.
Is the Neva Lomason Memorial Library open on weekends?
The library is open Monday through Saturday. Saturday hours are 10 am–5 pm. The library is closed on Sunday. It stays open until 7 pm on Tuesday and Thursday for after-work visits.
Who was Neva Lomason and why is the library named after her?
Neva Lomason was a longtime Carroll County librarian and community patron who dedicated significant time and effort to building public library service in the Carrollton area. The library was named in her memory to honor her lasting contributions to literacy and public access to knowledge in west Georgia.
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