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Director Gayle Holloman, Central Library Administrator Cheryl Small, and Bond Administrator/Architect Al Collins welcome to Central Library.
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ABOUT US

On March 4, 1902, the first patrons of what we now call the Fulton County Public Library System entered the Carnegie Library, located on the same ground as today's Central Library. The origins of the library system, however, late in the nineteenth century, with the efforts of members of the Young Men's Library Association to raise money for a free public library in Atlanta. Read more.

Downloadable Pete the Cat Sampler

Local artist and writer team James Dean and Kimberly Dean are responsible for one of the most popular beginning reader series in Atlanta!

Quick Read for the Reluctant YA Reader

Exciting plots to keep reluctant readers turning the page.

Mental Health Awareness

A list of titles concerning mental health.

Thank You Teachers!

List of picture books in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week

CENTRAL SPEAKS

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