Georgia Public Library Service

05/29/2026

Our friends from GPB Education shared ways families can build reading habits during the summer, including joining free summer programs at Georgia's public libraries.

Read more at https://www.gpb.org/blogs/learning-insights/2026/05/27/read-play-discover-build-reading-habits-all-summer-long

Inspire daily reading habits your kids will love!

05/27/2026

Explore 250 years of U.S. history through Georgia's public libraries. This summer, request a limited edition America250 library card from your local public library, while supplies last.

The cards are part of the Georgia Reads for America250 celebration. As part of this year-long celebration, Georgia’s libraries are hosting engaging events and insightful programming, as well as participating in a statewide reading challenge.

Learn more at georgialibraries.org/america250/

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

The UGA Athletics In Your Town tour is back! The tour brings a wide variety of artifacts from UGA's history of sports to public libraries around the state. Check the dates to see if the tour will be visiting your area!

05/21/2026

Join your local public library this summer and discover new ways to read, learn, and connect! Kids can earn prizes for achieving reading goals, families can explore Georgia, and everyone can enjoy engaging activities.

Dinosaurs are taking over the library this summer, and there’s never been a better time for families to dig into the joy of reading and discover what their library has to offer. From fossil digs to family history, it's the place to unearth your very own story.

Sign up at your local library. Learn more at georgialibraries.org/summer-reading/

05/19/2026

Hear why Brandy, library administrator at Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, loves the library. Why do you love libraries?

05/18/2026

Local leaders are promoting the importance of literacy by participating in the Mayor’s Reading Club.

Lee County Library recently partnered with the City of Leesburg to host a Mayor's Reading Club Puppet Show with Leesburg Mayor David Daughtry. This event promoted civic literacy and Georgia Reads for America 250.

The Mayor’s Reading Club was established by Georgia Forward, the nonprofit arm of the Georgia Municipal Association

05/18/2026

Families, check out this reading challenge for children from our friends at the Michael C. Carlos Museum! Books from the Wrapped Up in Reading book list are also available at many libraries in Georgia.

The Carlos Museum’s 2026 Wrapped Up in Reading summer reading list is now available online!

Featuring books for a wide range of ages and reading levels, the list invites young readers to explore art, history, cultures, and stories connected to the museum's collections and exhibitions.

This year’s list includes exciting new additions alongside returning favorites from past summers. We’ve also introduced a new “How-To” category featuring books that explore creative processes including drawing, printmaking, and cyanotypes.

Children who read five books from the list and return their completed Reading Diary to the museum by September 6, 2026, will receive prizes and complimentary admission.

Learn more and explore the 2026 list: https://bit.ly/WUIR

Georgia Public Library Service

05/15/2026

Georgia public libraries are serving their communities in many ways. Check out how Cobb County Public Library is partnering with the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University to host a no-cost prostate cancer screening bus.

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Cobb County Public Library are working together to help close health barriers + disparities. Now man who are uninsured or can't afford a prostate screening will be able to get checked for cancer screenings through a free mobile clinic. Per Emory, Blac...

05/13/2026

For many patrons, the value of their library can’t be quantified.

Lee, 78, is an avid reader who visited her hometown library in Union County every week and participated in book clubs there. When she had a stroke last year, she lost the ability to read.

“I can recognize short words at a glance, but it’s hard to decode most bigger words,” she said. “At first, my husband tried to pick out audiobooks for me, but he’d always choose cowboy ones instead of topics I like!”

He called the library for help. Now, every week, Lee can be found at the Union County Public Library with Linda, a staff member who helps Lee navigate the Libby app and identify audiobooks she may enjoy listening to next.

“I can enjoy reading again,” said Lee. “They always have great book recommendations that fit my interests.” She keeps a notebook listing each book’s author, title, and character names and as she listens via Libby, she refers to the list to help improve her memory.

“It touched my heart that she couldn’t read anymore because of the stroke,” said Linda. “I’m so glad she trusts us to help her find books.”

Union County Public Library