Clayton County Library System: Headquarters Library
🏢 Clayton County Library System · Jonesboro, Georgia
Clayton County Library System: Headquarters Library
The Clayton County Library System: Headquarters Library at 865 Battle Creek Road is the largest of the system's six branches, serving as the primary resource hub for Jonesboro and all of Clayton County. The catalog connects through GA PINES, Georgia's statewide library automation network, giving cardholders access to collections at hundreds of libraries across the state.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 865 Battle Creek Road, JONESBORO, GA 30236
Phone: (770) 473-3850
Website: claytonpl.org
Plus Code: 865QHJ3P+47 (JONESBORO, GA)
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📖 About Clayton County Library System: Headquarters Library
The Clayton County Library System: Headquarters Library in Jonesboro, Georgia, is the flagship branch of a six-location public library system serving the residents of Clayton County, located just south of Atlanta. As the largest branch in the system, the Headquarters Library offers extensive public amenities including computer workstations, study areas and two meeting rooms available for community bookings. The library's catalog operates on GA PINES — the statewide Georgia Public Library Service network — connecting cardholders to collections at libraries across Georgia. The system's mission is to contribute to the success of Clayton County's diverse community by providing informational, educational and leisure services while fostering reading and lifelong learning. Additional branches in Forest Park, Lovejoy, Morrow, Northwest and Riverdale extend the system's reach throughout the county.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Largest of six Clayton County Library System branches, serving Jonesboro and all of Clayton County
- Catalog on GA PINES — Georgia's statewide library network connecting hundreds of libraries across the state
- Two public meeting rooms available for community and organizational bookings
- Extended Tuesday hours until 8pm; open Monday and Wednesday–Thursday until 7pm
- Free access to GALILEO — Georgia's Virtual Library of databases, journals and e-books
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Clayton County cardholders can research, read, and stream for free through Georgia's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Free public library card for Clayton County residents
- GA PINES statewide catalog — borrow from libraries across Georgia
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Two meeting rooms for community and organizational use
- Notary services available at the branch
- Genealogy research assistance
- GED classes and career development resources
- Financial literacy and health literacy programs
🎸 Programs
- Weekly storytimes and youth programming
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy program
- Teen activities and homework help
- Adult computer classes
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Community outreach and literacy initiatives
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Atlanta Metro Area
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Headquarters Library the main branch of the Clayton County Library System?
Yes. The Headquarters Library at 865 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro is the largest of the six branches in the Clayton County Library System. The other five locations — Forest Park, Lovejoy, Morrow, Northwest and Riverdale — are distributed across Clayton County, but the Headquarters branch offers the most comprehensive collection and services.
What is GA PINES, and how does it benefit my library card?
GA PINES (Georgia Public Library Service network) is Georgia's statewide library catalog and automation system. A Clayton County Library card registered in GA PINES lets you search and borrow from hundreds of participating libraries across the state, not just your local branch.
Does the library offer GED classes or job search help?
Yes. The Headquarters Library provides free GED classes as well as resources for career development, financial literacy and job seekers. Computer workstations and reference staff are available to assist with applications, resumes and online job searching.
Can I reserve a meeting room at the Headquarters Library?
Yes. The Headquarters Library has two meeting rooms available for community and organizational use. Contact the library at (770) 473-3850 or visit claytonpl.org to check availability and make a reservation.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
📜 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 has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
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