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Unearth A Story: Best Buy Geek Squad Academy

Read about Best Buy Geek Squad Academy and see what the teens learn during the camp.

Dork Diaries In Full Color @ Central Library

Readers and fans packed the Central library for a special event featuring the creators of Dork Diaries in Full Color, Rachel Renee Russell…

Celebrating Connection: FulcoLibrary & TECO Partnership

The Fulton County Library System is excited to announce a new partnership with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. This collaboration…

SERVICES

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DEPARTMENTS

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CENTRAL SPEAKS

Central Speaks

Unearth A Story: Best Buy Geek Squad Academy

Read about Best Buy Geek Squad Academy and see what the teens learn during the camp.

Dork Diaries In Full Color @ Central Library

Readers and fans packed the Central library for a special event featuring the creators of Dork Diaries in Full Color, Rachel Renee Russell…

Celebrating Connection: FulcoLibrary & TECO Partnership

The Fulton County Library System is excited to announce a new partnership with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. This collaboration…

We welcome you back to the newly renovated Central Library, opening a new world of possibilities! The Central Library staff are excited to serve you and can't wait to share the love of libraries with you again.

CENTRAL STAFF PICKS

Transportation in Print

Books available at Central Library on public transport, freight shipping, & more.

Wole Soyinka: Poet, Playwright, & Author

Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, poet, and author who contributed tremendously to the development of modern theatre in Nigeria.

National Fair Housing Month

2026 marks the 58th year of the Fair Housing Act. Learn the history of housing in America & titles about innovative housing ideas.

Get Caught Reading Month

May is Get Caught Reading Month. See below for a book list featuring newer fiction available now at Central.

VISIT US

Hours & Information

Open today until 8:00pm

Regular Hours

Monday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday 
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday 
Closed

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Juneteenth Day
Friday, June 19, 2026
Closed All Day
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Atlanta, GA 30303
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