Central Library – Children

CENTRAL SPEAKS: KIDS

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 Culture and Community: New TECO Partnership

The Fulton County Library System has kicked off a new cultural partnership with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta (TECO),…
"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!

Services for Children

Arts and Crafts

We offer arts and craft exercises to expose children to a variety of new and different ways to express their creativity.

Books and Materials

The Children's Department includes materials in all subject areas for children from birth to 7th grade.

Diversity Programs

Research tells us that exposure to other cultures helps to promote diversity awareness.
Children playing outside of the Central Library

Outreach Programs

Some of the Outreach Programs that we offer include Library Card Drives and Literacy Enhancement Programs.

Summer Reading Program

The Children's Department participates in the statewide Summer Reading Program.

Technology Classes

We offer instruction in using our web database; we provide guided tours of the Children's Department and the Central Library.

NEW FOR CHILDREN

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Children playing outside of the Central Library

Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am Saturday

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
One Margaret Mitchell Square
Atlanta, GA 30303
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