Tifton-Tift County Public Library
🏢 Coastal Plain Regional Library System · Tifton, Georgia
Tifton-Tift County Public Library
Tifton-Tift County Public Library occupies a beautifully adapted 1911 building at 245 Love Avenue that served as the local post office for nearly five decades before a $3 million renovation transformed it into one of South Georgia's most welcoming public libraries.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 245 Love Avenue, TIFTON, GA 31794
Phone: (229) 386-7148
Website: cprl.org
Plus Code: 863RFFFX+5C (TIFTON, GA)
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📖 About Tifton-Tift County Public Library
Tifton-Tift County Public Library is the public library of Tifton, the agricultural hub of Tift County in south-central Georgia and home to the University of Georgia's Tifton campus. The library building at 245 Love Avenue was built in 1911 as the Tifton post office and served that purpose until 1960, when it was renovated to become the Tifton-Tift County Public Library — making it one of the oldest continuously occupied facilities in the city. A $3 million renovation in 2009 expanded the space from its original 1,830 square feet, modernizing it while preserving its historic character. The library holds about 62,000 volumes and belongs to the Coastal Plain Regional Library System (CPRL), which serves multiple south Georgia counties through the PINES shared catalog — a program of the Georgia Public Library Service covering 53 library systems in 143 counties. PINES membership means a Tifton card works at hundreds of libraries across Georgia. Patrons also have free access to GALILEO, the University System of Georgia's award-winning portal of over 100 research databases.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Housed in Tifton's 1911 federal post office building — adapted into a library in 1960 and expanded with a $3 million renovation in 2009
- About 62,000 volumes serving Tift County through the Coastal Plain Regional Library System (CPRL)
- PINES membership: one card works at libraries across 53 systems in 143 Georgia counties
- Free GALILEO access — University System of Georgia's portal to 100+ research databases and scholarly journals
- Extended weekday hours until 7pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for after-work visits
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Tifton cardholders access Georgia's statewide digital resources free with any public library card:
📚 Services
- 62,000-volume collection of books, DVDs and reference materials
- PINES shared catalog: one card for 53 library systems across 143 Georgia counties
- GALILEO — 100+ research databases free to all cardholders
- Public computers, printing and free Wi-Fi
- Meeting room available for community use
- Genealogy research assistance
- Interlibrary loan through CPRL and PINES network
- Reference and readers' advisory services
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading
- Adult programs and community events
- TiftReads community engagement (Facebook: @tiftonlibrary)
📍 Nearby Libraries in South Georgia
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the history of the library building at 245 Love Avenue?
The building was constructed in 1911 as the Tifton federal post office, making it one of the oldest buildings still in continuous use in the city. It served as the post office until 1960, when it was renovated to become the Tifton-Tift County Public Library. A $3 million renovation in 2009 expanded the space from its original 1,830 square feet while preserving the historic character of the building.
What is PINES and can I use my Tifton library card at other Georgia libraries?
PINES (Public Information Network for Electronic Services) is a shared catalog and library card program run by the Georgia Public Library Service. It covers 53 library systems in 143 Georgia counties. With a Tifton-Tift County library card, you can borrow materials at any PINES member library across Georgia.
What is GALILEO and how do I access it?
GALILEO (GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online) is the University System of Georgia's statewide database portal, offering more than 100 research databases indexing thousands of periodicals and scholarly journals. Every Georgia public library cardholder gets free access. Log in at galileo.usg.edu with your library card number and the GALILEO password, available from the library.
Is the Tifton-Tift County Public Library part of the Coastal Plain Regional Library System?
Yes. The library is a member of the Coastal Plain Regional Library System (CPRL), which serves multiple counties across south-central Georgia. The CPRL headquarters is at 2014 Chestnut Avenue in Tifton, but public services are provided at branch locations including 245 Love Avenue.
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