Laurens County Library
🏢 Oconee Regional Library System · Dublin, Georgia
Laurens County Library
Dublin's public library history began in 1904 when industrialist Andrew Carnegie donated $10,000 to build Georgia's first Carnegie Library on the corner of Bellevue, Academy and Jackson Streets. Today the Laurens County Library at 801 Bellevue Avenue serves as headquarters of the Oconee Regional Library System, providing Laurens County residents with free access to PINES — Georgia's shared catalog of 10.6 million books — as well as GALILEO's 200+ research databases.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 801 Bellevue Avenue, Dublin, GA 31021
Phone: (478) 272-5710
Website: ocrl.org
Plus Code: 864VG3PM+WG (Dublin, GA)
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📖 About Laurens County Library
The Laurens County Library is the anchor branch of the Oconee Regional Library System (OCRL), a five-county consortium serving Glascock, Johnson, Laurens, Treutlen and Washington counties in central Georgia. Dublin's library heritage dates to November 1904, when the original Carnegie Library opened at the junction of Bellevue, Academy and Jackson Streets with a $10,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie. That Jacobean Revival building remained the community's main library until the 1960s; it now serves as an art gallery and event space managed by the Dublin Downtown Development Authority and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The current Laurens County Library at 801 Bellevue Avenue participates in PINES (Public Information Network for Electronic Services), giving cardholders borrowing rights across all 53 Georgia public library systems and access to a shared collection of 10.6 million items. The library has also worked with Georgia Public Library Service to digitize the Allen Thomas Oral History Collection, preserving Laurens County memories from the 1890s–1930s that are freely searchable through the Digital Library of Georgia.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Dublin's library history began in 1904 with a $10,000 Andrew Carnegie gift — one of the earliest Carnegie grants in Georgia
- Headquarters of the Oconee Regional Library System, serving five central-Georgia counties
- PINES member: your card unlocks 10.6 million items across Georgia's 53 public library systems
- Allen Thomas Oral History Collection digitized in partnership with Georgia Public Library Service — searchable free online
- Extended evening hours Monday–Thursday until 7 pm; convenient Saturday morning access
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Laurens County Library cardholders can borrow, stream and research free through Georgia's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- PINES statewide borrowing — borrow from any of Georgia's 53 public library systems
- GALILEO access to 200+ research databases from home with library card
- Allen Thomas Oral History Collection — digitized local history from the 1890s–1930s
- Ancestry Library Edition and genealogy research assistance
- Public computers, printing, copying and free Wi-Fi
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- ABCmouse and NoveList K-8 Plus for children
- Interlibrary loan through OCRL
- Meeting and program space
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and early-literacy programming
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Adult book clubs and discussion groups
- Genealogy research workshops
- Teen programs and homework help
- Community and cultural events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Central Georgia
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the history of the library in Dublin, Georgia?
Dublin's public library began in November 1904 when Andrew Carnegie donated $10,000 to build what was one of the earliest Carnegie libraries in Georgia. That original building at the corner of Bellevue, Academy and Jackson Streets is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as an art gallery. The current library at 801 Bellevue Avenue is the headquarters of the Oconee Regional Library System.
What is PINES and how does it benefit Laurens County cardholders?
PINES (Public Information Network for Electronic Services) is a program of the Georgia Public Library Service that links all 53 Georgia public library systems into one shared catalog of 10.6 million items. With a Laurens County Library card you can borrow books from any participating system and have them delivered to your local branch.
What is the Allen Thomas Oral History Collection?
The Allen Thomas Oral History Collection is a set of recorded interviews that preserve memories of Laurens County life from roughly the 1890s to the 1930s, covering topics such as family history, railroads, steamboats and banking. The Oconee Regional Library System digitized the collection in partnership with Georgia Public Library Service; many recordings are freely searchable through the Digital Library of Georgia.
Does the Laurens County Library offer evening or weekend hours?
Yes. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm — the latest hours in the system for evening visits. Friday hours are 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. The library is closed on Sunday.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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