Treutlen County Library
🏢 Oconee Regional Library System · Soperton, Georgia
Treutlen County Library
The Treutlen County Library in Soperton traces its origins to 1959, when a private citizen built Soperton's first public library as a memorial to their son — a building replaced by the current dedicated facility in 1983 and renovated again in 2014.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 585 Second Street, Soperton, GA 30457
Phone: (478) 246-7181
Website: ocrl.org
Plus Code: 864V9CG4+FH (Soperton, GA)
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📖 About Treutlen County Library
The Treutlen County Library has served Soperton and rural Treutlen County since 1959, when Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Sparks privately funded and built the town's first public library building in memory of their son. The current building at 585 Second Street was dedicated in 1983 and underwent renovation and remodeling in 2014. The library belongs to the Oconee Regional Library System, a five-county cooperative headquartered in Dublin that spans more than 2,000 square miles of central and southeast Georgia. Its nearly 20,000 circulating items are supplemented by six public computers, six children's computers, and a PINES card that opens the door to 10.6 million items across 53 Georgia library systems through interlibrary loan. Online resources include the GALILEO statewide research portal, Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, The Palace Project, Ancestry Library Edition and MyHeritage for genealogy, and Mango Languages for foreign-language learning.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1959 — Soperton's original public library, built through private philanthropy as a memorial gift
- Current 1983 building renovated in 2014; holds nearly 20,000 items in circulation
- Six public computers & six children's computers with free internet access
- PINES member: one card accesses 10.6 million items from 53 Georgia library systems
- GALILEO, Libby, Palace Project & genealogy databases available free to cardholders
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
A Treutlen County Library PINES card unlocks Georgia's statewide digital collections at no cost:
📚 Services
- Six public computers and six children's computers with free internet access
- Genealogy resources: Ancestry Library Edition, MyHeritage & local historical records
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Children's section with dedicated computers and reading materials
- PINES interlibrary loan: borrow from 10.6 million items across 53 Georgia library systems
- GALILEO database access for research and reference
🎸 Programs
- Children's programming and story hours
- Summer reading program for youth
- Genealogy research assistance
- Job preparation and GED practice through Learning Express Library
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southeast Georgia
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Treutlen County Library first get started in Soperton?
In 1959, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Sparks privately funded construction of Soperton's first public library building as a memorial to their son. That original privately built facility was the foundation for the public library service that continues today. The current building at 585 Second Street was dedicated in 1983 and was renovated in 2014.
How many items does the Treutlen County Library have, and can I borrow from other Georgia libraries?
The library holds nearly 20,000 items in circulation. As a PINES member, your library card also gives you borrowing access to more than 10.6 million items held by 53 public library systems across 143 Georgia counties. Items not available locally can be requested through PINES interlibrary loan and picked up in Soperton.
What genealogy resources are available for Treutlen County research?
The library provides free in-library access to Ancestry Library Edition and MyHeritage Library Edition for genealogical research, along with local historical records. The GALILEO portal also includes specialized genealogy and historical newspaper databases. Staff can assist with research strategies for Treutlen County families.
Is the library open on Fridays or weekends?
No. The Treutlen County Library is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The library is closed Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Digital resources through Libby, the Palace Project, GALILEO, and other online platforms remain available 24/7 from home with your PINES card.
📜 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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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.