Aaron Heard Resource Center
🏢 Athens Regional Library System · ATHENS, Georgia
Aaron Heard Resource Center
The Aaron Heard Resource Center delivers Athens Regional Library System services — children's programs, computer classes, and one-on-one tech help — to the McKinley Drive neighborhood four mornings and two full afternoons a week.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 400 MCKINLEY DRIVE, ATHENS, GA 30601
Phone: 7066133657
Website: athenslibrary.org
📖 About Aaron Heard Resource Center
<p>The Aaron Heard Resource Center at 400 McKinley Drive is a community-focused branch of the Athens Regional Library System serving east Athens neighborhoods. The center opens early on Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 AM, running through 6:00 PM to provide a longer service window on those days; Tuesday and Thursday offer morning-only sessions ending at 12:30 PM. In addition to children's services, computers, and printing, the branch offers computer classes and one-on-one instruction — resources especially valuable for residents working to build digital skills. Managed by Erika Massie, the center connects to the Athens Regional Library System's full PINES catalog and digital resources. Note: the building elevator is temporarily out of order; patrons needing accessibility assistance can call ahead at 706-613-3657 to arrange curbside service.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Early-opening schedule (8:30 AM) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Computer classes and one-on-one digital skills instruction offered
- Children's services and youth programming
- Curbside service available for patrons who call ahead (elevator temporarily unavailable)
- Connected to Athens Regional Library System PINES catalog for statewide borrowing
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Aaron Heard Resource Center offer computer classes?
Yes. The center provides computer classes and one-on-one instruction for patrons looking to build digital skills, in addition to open computer access with printing and scanning.
What are the Aaron Heard Resource Center's hours?
The center is open Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Is the Aaron Heard Resource Center accessible?
The building elevator is temporarily out of order. Patrons who need accessibility assistance are encouraged to call the center at 706-613-3657 to arrange curbside materials pickup or service.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.