Dawson County Library

🏢 Chestatee Regional Library System — Dawsonville, GA

Dawson County Library

The Dawson County Library anchors the Chestatee Regional Library System's southern reach in Dawsonville, sharing a two-county network with Lumpkin County that traces its roots back to 1953.

📞 706-344-3690 🌐 chestateelibrary.org

🕑 Library Hours

Monday	9am–5:30pm
Tuesday	9am–7pm
Wednesday	9am–5:30pm
Thursday	9am–7pm
Friday	9am–2:30pm
Saturday	9am–2:30pm
Sunday	Closed

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA 30534

Phone: 706-344-3690

Website: chestateelibrary.org

📖 About Dawson County Library

Dawson County Library operates as one of the two member libraries of the Chestatee Regional Library System, which was originally founded in 1953 as a two-county regional service. The library sits at 342 Allen Street in Dawsonville and belongs to Georgia's PINES network, giving cardholders access to millions of items shared statewide. Its longtime satellite extension closed at the end of 2024, consolidating service at the main Allen Street location.

⭐ What makes this branch special

Member of the two-county Chestatee Regional Library System (Dawson and Lumpkin)
Two extended evening closings each week (Tuesday and Thursday until 7pm)
Full participant in Georgia's PINES statewide borrowing network

📱 Free with your Georgia library card

Georgia public libraries connect to statewide resources — every resident can tap:

📚 GALILEOFree databases, articles & learning tools for all Georgia residents.

📱 eBooks & audiobooksBorrow digital books free with your library card.

📶 Free Wi-Fi & computersPublic computers, Wi-Fi and printing.

🌱 Programs for all agesStorytimes, summer reading, genealogy help and events.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which nights does the Dawson County Library stay open late?

The Allen Street library stays open until 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays; Monday and Wednesday it closes at 5:30pm, and Friday and Saturday it closes at 2:30pm.

Is the Dawson County Library part of the same system as the Lumpkin County Library?

Yes. Both are members of the Chestatee Regional Library System, which was established in 1953 and today serves Dawson and Lumpkin counties.

What happened to the Dawson County Library's satellite branch?

The satellite extension of the Dawson County branch closed its doors on December 31, 2024, so services are now centered at the main library at 342 Allen Street.