Washington Park Branch Library
🏢 Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System · Atlanta, Georgia
Washington Park Branch Library
The Washington Park Branch Library sits in the historic Washington Park community on Atlanta's Westside, just steps behind Booker T. Washington High School — the school where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a student. Its open-concept interior is designed as a calm, welcoming retreat, and the branch stays open until 8 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1116 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Phone: (404) 612-0110
Website: fulcolibrary.org
Plus Code: 865QQH3G+MG (Atlanta, GA)
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📖 About Washington Park Branch Library
The Washington Park Branch Library serves one of Atlanta's most storied Westside neighborhoods. Located at 1116 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive SW, it stands behind Booker T. Washington High School — where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. attended school in the 1940s — and roughly 1.2 miles from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The branch is part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System (AFPLS), which operates 34 locations across Fulton County. Its open, light-filled interior includes a computer lab, after-hours book return, meeting rooms, and study rooms. Through AFPLS, cardholders can access the statewide GALILEO research platform as well as Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, and a wide range of online databases.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Situated in the historic Washington Park community, steps behind Booker T. Washington High School where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. studied
- Open-concept, serene interior designed to be a welcoming space for all visitors of all ages
- Extended evening hours on Monday and Tuesday until 8 p.m.
- After-hours book return, computer lab, meeting rooms, and study rooms
- Access to GALILEO, Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, and other AFPLS digital resources with a free library card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Atlanta-Fulton Library cardholders can read, stream, and research free through the system's digital collections:
📚 Services
- Computer lab with public internet access and printing
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the branch
- After-hours book return
- Meeting rooms and study rooms available
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Interlibrary loan through the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
- Library card registration (free for all Georgia residents)
🎸 Programs
- Family storytimes for young children
- Craft and creative arts workshops (vision boards, clay, wood necklace making)
- Youth and teen programming
- Summer Reading Program via Beanstack
- Adult programs and community events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Atlanta
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the connection between Washington Park Branch and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
The branch is located on Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive SW and sits directly behind Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta's historic Washington Park neighborhood — the same school that Dr. King attended as a teenager in the 1940s. The location reflects the branch's deep roots in this significant Westside community.
What are the evening and weekend hours at Washington Park Branch?
The branch is open Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. An after-hours book return is available outside the building when the branch is closed.
Can I use a computer or print at Washington Park Branch?
Yes. The branch has a dedicated computer lab with public internet access and printing. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. Study rooms are also available for focused work or research.
What digital resources can I access with a Fulton County Library card?
Cardholders get free access to Libby (eBooks & audiobooks), hoopla (movies, TV, music, comics), Kanopy (streaming film), GALILEO (Georgia's statewide research databases), JSTOR, Mango Languages, Universal Class, and more — all at no cost.
📚 This library has study rooms. See how library study rooms work — booking, time limits and quiet vs group rooms — and find other libraries with study rooms libraries with study rooms by state.
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📅 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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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.