Lewis A. Ray Library
🏢 Cobb County Public Library — Georgia
Lewis A. Ray Library
Smyrna's neighborhood library, rooted in 1962 and renovated in 2023 as a Family Services branch with enclosed children's program rooms.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 4500 Oakdale Road, Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: 770-801-5335
Website: cobbcounty.gov
📖 About Lewis A. Ray Library
The Lewis A. Ray Library traces to 1962, when Cobb County opened the Oakdale Library in a fire-station basement; it moved to the current Oakdale Road site in 1967. It was renamed for Dr. Lewis A. Ray, a Smyrna dentist who chaired the Cobb County library system. In 2023 the branch was renovated and reopened on November 27 as a designated Family Services branch, with new enclosed children's program and study rooms.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Designated Family Services branch
- Enclosed children's program and study rooms
- Renovated and reopened November 2023
- One of the county's oldest branches (roots to 1962)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Dr. Lewis A. Ray?
A Smyrna dentist and civic leader who chaired the Cobb County Public Library System; the Oakdale Road branch was renamed in his honor.
Why are Thursday and Friday hours different here?
Lewis A. Ray opens in the afternoon on Thursdays and Fridays, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and is open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Wednesday.
When did the renovation finish?
The branch reopened on November 27, 2023 with new enclosed children's program and study rooms.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.