White County Public Library — Cleveland
🏢 Northeast Georgia Regional Library System · Cleveland, Georgia
White County Public Library — Cleveland
Serving White County since it joined the Northeast Georgia Regional Library System, the White County Public Library in Cleveland is a friendly mountain-community hub offering free GALILEO research databases, story time, and access to the statewide PINES catalog.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 10 Colonial Drive, CLEVELAND, GA 30528
Phone: (706) 865-5572
Website: whitecountypubliclibraries.org
Plus Code: 866RH6XM+7W (CLEVELAND, GA)
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📖 About White County Public Library — Cleveland
The White County Public Library in Cleveland, Georgia is a branch of the Northeast Georgia Regional Library System (NEGRLS), a multi-county consortium that traces its origins to the Clarkesville Library of 1928 and the formation of the Habersham-Stephens Regional Library System in 1944. The Cleveland branch is located at 10 Colonial Drive in the White County seat, nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills near Unicoi State Park and the Chattahoochee National Forest — a region known for apple orchards, trout streams, and Bavarian-themed Helen just a few miles away. The library provides free access to GALILEO (GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online), the University System of Georgia's statewide database consortium covering more than 100 scholarly and general-interest databases. Cardholders can also search and place holds through PINES — Georgia's statewide shared catalog — giving access to collections across hundreds of Georgia public libraries. The library hosts weekly children's story time and the monthly Shelf Indulgence Book Club.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Branch of the Northeast Georgia Regional Library System — tracing regional library service to 1928
- Free GALILEO access: 100+ databases of scholarly journals, magazines & reference works for all Georgia residents
- PINES statewide catalog: search & borrow from hundreds of Georgia public libraries with one card
- Weekly children's story time (Thursdays 10–11 am)
- Monthly Shelf Indulgence Book Club (first Tuesday, 10 am)
- Situated in White County — gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Unicoi State Park & Bavarian Helen GA
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Free digital resources available with your White County Public Library card:
📚 Services
- Free library card for White County residents and property owners
- PINES statewide card: use your card at any PINES member library in Georgia
- Public-access computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying & scanning
- Online catalog access and account management at gapines.org
- Interlibrary loan through the PINES network
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten early-literacy program
🎸 Programs
- Weekly children's story hour (Thursdays 10–11 am)
- Shelf Indulgence Book Club (first Tuesday of each month, 10 am)
- Summer Reading Program
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge for families
- Community events — see whitecountypubliclibraries.org for current calendar
📍 Nearby Libraries in Northeast Georgia
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is GALILEO, and can I use it from home?
GALILEO (GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online) is a statewide program of the University System of Georgia providing free access to more than 100 databases — covering academic journals, magazines, newspapers, and reference works. All Georgia residents can access it free at galileo.usg.edu using a library card or the statewide password available at any public library.
Can I borrow books from other Georgia libraries with my White County card?
Yes. White County Public Library participates in PINES — Georgia's statewide shared catalog. Your card lets you search the collections of hundreds of Georgia public libraries and place holds for delivery to the Cleveland branch. Search at gapines.org.
Does the library offer a children's story time program?
Yes. Story time is held every Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and is designed for young children and their caregivers. The library also offers the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge for families.
Is there an adult book club at the Cleveland library?
Yes. The Shelf Indulgence Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. Contact the library at (706) 865-5572 or visit whitecountypubliclibraries.org for the current selection and any schedule changes.
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