Central Library — Coweta Public Library System
🏢 Coweta Public Library System · Newnan, Georgia
Central Library — Coweta Public Library System
The Central Library of the Coweta Public Library System anchors 85 Literary Lane in Newnan — a rapidly growing city southwest of Atlanta in Coweta County — providing the flagship branch for a four-location system that serves one of Georgia's fastest-growing suburban communities.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 85 Literary Lane, NEWNAN, GA 30265
Phone: +1770-683-2052
Website: cowetapubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 865Q98PH+FW (NEWNAN, GA)
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📖 About Central Library — Coweta Public Library System
The Central Library is the main branch of the Coweta Public Library System, which serves Coweta County and the city of Newnan, Georgia, located about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta along I-85. The system operates four branches: the Central Library at 85 Literary Lane, the A.M. Powell Jr. Branch (25 Hospital Road, Newnan), the Grantville Branch, and the Senoia Branch. The library at 85 Literary Lane features a dedicated Kids' Corner and Teen Connection area, hosts regular programming for all ages, and offers access to GALILEO — Georgia's statewide virtual library of databases, journals, and research resources — as well as Kanopy movie streaming and Interlibrary Loan. The library holds free Park & Museum Passes for Coweta County residents, participates in Georgia's Summer Reading Challenge, and provides tax assistance through seasonal programs. A free Coweta Public Library card opens access to all four branches and the full suite of digital resources.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Flagship branch of the four-location Coweta Public Library System serving Newnan and Coweta County
- Extended hours on Thursdays until 7 pm for after-work visits
- Free Park & Museum Passes available for Coweta County residents to visit area attractions
- GALILEO access — Georgia's statewide virtual library with research databases, journals, and eBooks
- Dedicated Kids' Corner and Teen Connection spaces with age-specific programming and materials
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Coweta Public Library cardholders can access Georgia's statewide digital resources and more for free:
📚 Services
- Free Park & Museum Passes for Coweta County residents
- GALILEO statewide database access
- Kanopy movie streaming
- Interlibrary Loan
- Kids' Corner with children's materials and programming
- Teen Connection area
- Tax assistance (seasonal — AARP Tax-Aide)
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy program
- Playaway Launchpad devices for children
- Monthly newsletter and events calendar
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Challenge for children, teens, and adults
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
- Kids' Corner programming
- Teen Connection activities
- Tax assistance (seasonal)
- Community art exhibits
- Early literacy story programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Coweta County & West Georgia
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Coweta Public Library Central Library offer museum passes?
Yes. The Central Library at 85 Literary Lane maintains a collection of free Park & Museum Passes available for Coweta County residents to check out. Contact the library at (770) 683-2052 or visit in person to see which passes are currently available.
What is GALILEO and can Coweta Library cardholders use it?
GALILEO (Georgia's Virtual Library) is a statewide portal that gives all Georgia library cardholders free access to hundreds of research databases, academic journals, eBooks, and more. Coweta Public Library cardholders can access GALILEO from home using their library card number.
What are the Central Library's hours?
The Central Library is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. It is closed on Sundays.
How many branches does the Coweta Public Library System have?
The system operates four branches: the Central Library at 85 Literary Lane in Newnan, the A.M. Powell Jr. Branch at 25 Hospital Road in Newnan, the Grantville Branch at 100 Park Drive in Grantville, and the Senoia Branch at 148 Pylant Street in Senoia. Your library card works at all four locations.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.
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