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Come To a Special Screening - "A Chip Odyssey"

May 21st | 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Join the Fulton County Library System and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) for a special screening of the film "A Chip…

FulcoLibrary & Taipei Econ & Cultural Ofc Launch Partnership

ATLANTA, GA – Fulton County Government and the Fulton County Library System (FulcoLibrary) are proud to announce a vibrant new cultural…

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DEPARTMENTS

Children playing outside of the Central Library

CENTRAL SPEAKS

Central Speaks

"Secrets and Stories. May 2026 Displays. Central Library."

May Displays at Central Library

Get a sneak peak at all of the displays at Central Library for Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

The Met Gala... What Is It Exactly?

Perhaps you may have heard of the Met Gala but are unsure as to what it is or why it exists. The Met Gala is held every year at the…
"Secrets and Stories. Mascots Missing. Detectives Wanted. May 1-30, 2026. Central Library Children's Display Board."

Mascots Missing! Detectives Wanted!

The Central Library Children's Department needs junior detectives to give us ideas on how to find the missing mascots, Dewey and Deci!

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

Closed until 10:00am today

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

Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2026
Closed All Day
One Margaret Mitchell Square
Atlanta, GA 30303
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