Lake Blackshear Regional Library

🏢 Lake Blackshear Regional Library System — Americus, GA

Lake Blackshear Regional Library

The Lake Blackshear Regional Library in Americus is the headquarters of a four-county system serving Sumter, Crisp, Dooly and Schley counties, offering everything from Chromebooks and hotspots to Kanopy and Libby.

📞 229-924-8091🌐 lbrls.org

🕑 Library Hours

Monday 10am–6pm
Tuesday 10am–8pm
Wednesday 10am–6pm
Thursday 10am–8pm
Friday 10am–4pm
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 307 East Lamar Street, Americus, GA 31709

Phone: 229-924-8091

Website: lbrls.org

📖 About Lake Blackshear Regional Library

Located on East Lamar Street in downtown Americus, this branch anchors the Lake Blackshear Regional Library System and coordinates services across Sumter, Crisp, Dooly and Schley counties. Beyond books, the library lends mobile internet hotspots and Chromebooks and provides free access to digital collections including the Palace Project, Libby, Kanopy streaming video and Mango Languages. Story times, genealogy help, homework support and a multipurpose room round out its offerings.

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • System headquarters serving Sumter, Crisp, Dooly and Schley counties
  • Lends mobile Wi-Fi hotspots and Chromebooks for checkout
  • Free streaming and e-content via Kanopy, Libby, the Palace Project and Mango Languages

📱 Free with your Georgia library card

Georgia public libraries connect to statewide resources — every resident can tap:

📚 GALILEOFree databases, articles & learning tools for all Georgia residents.
📱 eBooks & audiobooksBorrow digital books free with your library card.
📶 Free Wi-Fi & computersPublic computers, Wi-Fi and printing.
🌱 Programs for all agesStorytimes, summer reading, genealogy help and events.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which nights does the Americus library stay open until 8 p.m.?

The Lake Blackshear Regional Library stays open until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mondays and Wednesdays it closes at 6:00 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays it closes at 4:00 p.m.

Can I borrow a laptop or internet hotspot from this library?

Yes. The headquarters branch offers mobile internet hotspots and Chromebooks that patrons can check out, which is helpful for anyone without reliable internet at home.

Which counties does the Lake Blackshear system cover?

The system serves four Georgia counties: Sumter (where Americus is located), Crisp, Dooly and Schley.

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