Hart County Library
🏢 Hart County Library — Hartwell, GA
Hart County Library
In 2016 the Hart County Library was named Georgia's Public Library of the Year, first among more than 400 public libraries statewide — a standout for a single-branch library in Hartwell.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–2pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 150 Benson Street, Hartwell, GA 30643
Phone: 706-376-4655
Website: hartcountylibrary.com
📖 About Hart County Library
The Hart County Library grew out of a 1938 effort by the Hartwell Woman's Club and today operates as an independent single-branch library that participates in Georgia's PINES statewide network. Its current 10,000-square-foot building on Benson Street was completed in 1975, funded by $150,000 the community raised and matched by the state, with a 5,000-square-foot expansion added in 1987. A 1968 courthouse fire that destroyed many early books is part of the library's long institutional memory before it settled into its permanent home.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Named Georgia Public Library of the Year in 2016 (first of 409 libraries)
- Community-funded 1975 building expanded by 5,000 sq ft in 1987
- One late night per week, staying open until 8pm on Thursdays
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Hart County Library close early on Wednesdays?
The library keeps a shorter Wednesday schedule, opening 10am to 2pm, while offering its latest hours on Thursday, when it stays open until 8pm.
What award has the Hart County Library won?
In 2016 it was named Georgia's Public Library of the Year, ranked first among 409 public libraries in the state — notable recognition for a single-branch county library.
How old is the Hart County Library building?
The current 10,000-square-foot building on Benson Street was completed in 1975 with community-raised funds matched by the state, and it was enlarged by 5,000 square feet in 1987.