Hamilton Mill Branch

🏢 Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL) — Georgia

Hamilton Mill Branch

Georgia's first LEED Gold public library (2010) and a Library Journal Landmark Library in 2011.

🕑 Library Hours

Monday	10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday	12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 3690 Braselton Highway, Dacula, GA 30019

Phone: 770-978-5154

Website: gwinnettpl.org

📖 About Hamilton Mill Branch

The Hamilton Mill Branch opened on May 8, 2010 as Gwinnett's 15th branch and the first public library in Georgia to earn LEED Gold certification. The $7.4-million, 20,000-square-foot building — funded by SPLOST and a $2-million state grant — features bamboo flooring, recycled tire rubber in the children's area, a large northern glass wall for daylighting and air-quality sensors, achieving about 25% energy savings over standard construction. Library Journal named it one of its ten Landmark Libraries in 2011.

⭐ What makes this branch special

First LEED Gold certified public library in Georgia (opened May 8, 2010)
Named one of Library Journal's ten Landmark Libraries in 2011
Bamboo flooring and recycled tire rubber in the children's area
Northern glass wall for daylighting; ~25% energy savings

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Hamilton Mill considered a 'green' library?

It was the first public library in Georgia to earn LEED Gold certification, with bamboo flooring, recycled tire rubber in the children's area, a northern glass wall for daylighting, air-quality sensors and low-flow fixtures that deliver about 25% energy savings over a standard building.

When did Hamilton Mill open and what did it cost?

The ribbon-cutting was on May 8, 2010. The 20,000-square-foot building cost about $7.4 million, funded through Gwinnett SPLOST funds and a $2-million state grant.

Has Hamilton Mill received national recognition?

Yes. In 2011 Library Journal named it one of its ten Landmark Libraries in the United States and featured it in the magazine's September 2011 design issue.

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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.