Lay Park Resource Center

Lay Park Resource Center A small public library located on the third floor of the Lay Park Community Center.

All Athens Regional Libraries will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. However, you can place holds on items fo...
05/20/2026

All Athens Regional Libraries will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. However, you can place holds on items for future pick-up through PINES and our digital collection is always available for your convenience, via Libby, hoopla and the Palace Project! We will resume regular operating hours the following day, Tuesday, May 26th.

First, the bad news: we're sorry to announce that access to hoopla for Athens Regional Library System patrons will end o...
05/15/2026

First, the bad news: we're sorry to announce that access to hoopla for Athens Regional Library System patrons will end on June 30, 2026. While we appreciate the value hoopla brings to our digital collections, the platform's pricing and lending model options have become unsustainable for the library's budget. We appreciate your understanding!
And now, the GREAT news: Kanopy is coming July 1, 2026! You'll be able to enjoy instant access to thousands of critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films, and more from studios like A24, the BBC, The Criterion Collection, and PBS. Check back for more information on how to start streaming with your library card!

This week, April 26th - May 2nd, is Preservation Week. Follow Athens-Clarke County Heritage Room to learn more ways you ...
04/27/2026

This week, April 26th - May 2nd, is Preservation Week. Follow Athens-Clarke County Heritage Room to learn more ways you can take care of your precious materials!

April 22nd is National Library Outreach Day! A common comment we get while tabling or programming throughout town is "Oh...
04/21/2026

April 22nd is National Library Outreach Day! A common comment we get while tabling or programming throughout town is "Oh my goodness, you're like...EVERYWHERE!". We love spreading library joy throughout our town! What is your favorite surprise librarian spotting?

This year we partnered with Lay Park, Athens-Clarke County Trails and Open Space, Athens Creative Theatre, Clarke County School District,
Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services and several local community groups or nonprofits!

This week, April 19-25, is National Library Week, an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librar...
04/19/2026

This week, April 19-25, is National Library Week, an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year's theme 'Find Your Joy'. How has a library added JOY into your life?

It's spring break! Encourage your child to be a lifelong reader by swinging by the library to checkout books! P.S. All C...
04/07/2026

It's spring break! Encourage your child to be a lifelong reader by swinging by the library to checkout books! P.S. All CCSD students can use their digital PLAY cards to checkout books at our library. See you soon!

It's spring ya'll! Join and staff for storytime in the park! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun with us at Dudley Park on F...
04/01/2026

It's spring ya'll! Join and staff for storytime in the park! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun with us at Dudley Park on Fridays, April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Have you noticed the colorful bulletin in the lobby? The library hosted a paper marbling table for the after school kids...
03/30/2026

Have you noticed the colorful bulletin in the lobby? The library hosted a paper marbling table for the after school kids a few weeks ago. The art turned out so good we decided to display them for everyone to enjoy. At the library, we don't mind getting our hands a little dirty... as long as it's not on our books. ;)

Attention local teens! Head to to pick out your own *FREE* formal outfit for prom or homecoming TOMORROW, Friday, March...
03/26/2026

Attention local teens! Head to to pick out your own *FREE* formal outfit for prom or homecoming TOMORROW, Friday, March 27th, 2026. Drop-in event from 3:00 pm through 5:00 pm.

Address: 400 McKinley Drive Athens, GA 30601

POV: The library gets a new book that is endorsed by Mo Willems' Elephant & Piggie. "This book is the best Ms. Erika!" "...
03/24/2026

POV: The library gets a new book that is endorsed by Mo Willems' Elephant & Piggie.

"This book is the best Ms. Erika!"
"The monster is the best part...let me show you!"
"You should read this!"

Address

297 Hoyt Street
Athens, GA
30601

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 2pm - 6pm

Telephone

+17066133667

Website

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