July 4th: Library Closed – But Our Digital is 24/7!

All branches of the Fulton County Library System will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. Although our physical locations will not be open, our digital library will remain accessible 24/7. You can explore history, culture, and stories that honor the celebration of Independence Day from the comfort of your home.

Check out these Digital Resources: 

1. American History Online & Infobase
   Dive into encyclopedia entries, historical images, and curated timelines available via Infobase and American History Online 
2. OverDrive / Libby eBooks & eAudiobooks
   Download engaging titles that explore American history and grab audiobooks for family road trips this holiday.
3. Kanopy’s Documentaries & Film Collection
   Stream documentaries and films highlighting the significance of Independence Day—perfect for teens and families looking to celebrate together 
4. Creativebug
   Explore creative holiday crafts that entertain the whole family.
5. America’s Newspapers by Newsbank
   Check out the Black Life in America collection to search and explore topics from nearly 20,000 American and global newspapers from 1704 to the present, including over 400 African American newspapers
6. Proquest
   Search the Proquest Historical Newspapers database to find articles from African American Newspapers like the Atlanta Daily World, The Baltimore Afro-American, The Chicago Defender, and more.

Operating Schedule

• Friday, July 4 – All branches will be closed in observance of Independance Day.

• Saturday, July 5 – Regular hours resume.

Don't have a library card yet? Sign up online today .

You can use your library card to access digital materials and reserve titles from our Juneteenth kids book list.