Public Libraries in Atlanta, Georgia
🏢 Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
Public Libraries in Atlanta, Georgia
A directory of Atlanta-Fulton Public Library locations — from Marcel Breuer's Central Library to the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History — with real hours, addresses, and what makes each one worth a visit.
📚 About the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System serves the city of Atlanta and Fulton County through its downtown Central Library and dozens of neighborhood branches. The Central Library, designed by modernist master Marcel Breuer and opened in 1980, is one of the last buildings the Bauhaus architect designed. The system also operates the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, a nationally significant archive in the historic Sweet Auburn district. Any Georgia resident can get a free library card, which unlocks borrowing, computers, Wi-Fi, and digital services including the statewide GALILEO research databases.
📱 Free with an Atlanta-Fulton Library Card
Any Georgia resident can get a library card free and unlock:
Atlanta Public Library Branches
The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System serves the city through its Marcel Breuer-designed Central Library downtown, the Auburn Avenue Research Library, and dozens of neighborhood branches. Explore individual locations for real hours, addresses, and what makes each one distinctive:
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Atlanta Central Library?
The Central Library was designed by Marcel Breuer, the Bauhaus-trained modernist architect, and opened in 1980. It is considered one of the last major works Breuer designed and is a landmark of Brutalist architecture in downtown Atlanta.
What is the Auburn Avenue Research Library?
The Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, in Atlanta's historic Sweet Auburn district, is a special research library and archive devoted to the study of African American history and culture and the African diaspora.
Do I need to live in Atlanta to get a library card?
No. Any Georgia resident can get an Atlanta-Fulton Public Library card for free, which unlocks borrowing at all locations plus digital services like Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, and the statewide GALILEO databases.