Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System

Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System The Augusta Library was established in 1750. It is one of the oldest libraries in the US and the second oldest library in Georgia.

ARCPLS consists of six branches that serve as a learning destination for the people of Richmond County. For branch hours and operational updates please see our website, Google page, most recent Facebook posts or call your nearest branch. Thank you for your understanding. Headquarters-706-821-2600
Appleby 706-736-6244
Diamond Lakes 706-772-2432
Friedman 706-736-6758
Maxwell 706-793-2020
Wallace 706-722-6275

Your story deserves to be told. All of it.You've carried it long enough — the experiences that shaped you, the words you...
05/22/2026

Your story deserves to be told. All of it.

You've carried it long enough — the experiences that shaped you, the words you swallowed, the parts of yourself you've had to shrink to fit in.

What if writing could help you carry it differently?

Join us Saturday, May 23rd for Healing Forward — a powerful creative writing workshop where your voice, your values, and your story take center stage.

No judgment. No compromise. Just you, your words, and a room full of people ready to do the same.

✍🏾 Free to attend | Registration required
📍 Headquarters Library | 11:00am
📞 Call 706-821-2627 to reserve your seat

Vulnerability is not weakness. It is the very thing that makes your story worth telling.

05/19/2026

Let your imagination SOAR-us this summer! 🦖

Join us for the 2026 Summer Reading Program!

For more information about out summer program and the June 6th Kickoff visit us online at arcpls.org/summerreading2026

Hit a research brick wall in your family research?📜You're not stuck—you're just one strategy away from a breakthrough.Jo...
05/14/2026

Hit a research brick wall in your family research?📜

You're not stuck—you're just one strategy away from a breakthrough.

Join genealogist Tina Rae Floyd on May 21 for an intermediate-level workshop that goes beyond the usual Ancestry.com tricks.

Learn:
✓ Advanced database techniques pros use
✓ How to think outside the box when sources run dry
✓ Real research problems solved in real time

Serious about finding their family's story?

Register now → Call the Georgia Room at 706-826-1511 to register | Free event | May 21st

🫧 BIG bubbles. Little laughs. Endless fun.Get ready to pop, chase, swirl, and play at Bubble Adventures at the Maxwell B...
05/12/2026

🫧 BIG bubbles. Little laughs. Endless fun.

Get ready to pop, chase, swirl, and play at Bubble Adventures at the Maxwell Branch Library!

From giant floating bubbles to bubbly games and hands-on fun, this playful program is perfect for kids who love to move, explore, and giggle their way through the day.

Come experience a world filled with shimmer, sparkle, and bubble magic.

📅 May 20, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Maxwell Branch Library
🎟 Free fun for families and little ones

Warning: You will leave smiling. 🫧

05/08/2026

🧩 Calling all puzzle people… this is your moment.

Finished a puzzle and ready for a new challenge? Bring your gently used puzzles to the Maxwell Branch Library Puzzle Swap and trade up for your next obsession.

Whether you love cozy landscapes, impossible skies, mystery puzzles, or 1,000-piece marathons, there’s something waiting for every kind of puzzler.

Trade in. Trade up. Build on.

📅 Swap Day: May 9, 2026
⏰ 10:45 AM
📍 Maxwell Branch Library
🎟 Registration required

Puzzle drop-offs accepted April 27 – May 4.

Come find your next puzzle adventure.

What can you create? 🎥✨With access to the green screen at ARCPLS, your next idea does not have to stay in your head.Reco...
05/08/2026

What can you create? 🎥✨

With access to the green screen at ARCPLS, your next idea does not have to stay in your head.

Record a video. Film a presentation. Create content for school, business, social media, storytelling, or your next big project.

The tools are here. ..::: FREE :::.. The space is here. Now all we need is your imagination. 💡

Visit the library and see what you can bring to life.

💖 Moms, this one’s for YOU! 💖Your Library is on the move this weekend!Join us at the Augusta Mall for the Brown Beauty M...
05/07/2026

💖 Moms, this one’s for YOU! 💖

Your Library is on the move this weekend!

Join us at the Augusta Mall for the Brown Beauty Magic Mother’s Day Pop Up — an afternoon filled with community, shopping, food, giveaways, and celebration.

We’re excited to be part of this special collaboration between the library and Augusta Mall, bringing families together for a fun Mother’s Day experience.

✨ Vendors
✨ Food
✨ Book Giveaways
✨ Community Fun

📅 May 9, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Augusta Mall

Bring your mom, your auntie, your grandma, your daughter, your best friend… everybody loves a good pop-up and free books 👏📚💐

🎬🍿 Family Movie Day is back at Wallace Branch Library!Grab the family and join us for a fun movie afternoon featuring Zo...
05/06/2026

🎬🍿 Family Movie Day is back at Wallace Branch Library!

Grab the family and join us for a fun movie afternoon featuring Zootopia 2! 🦊🐰

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just looking for something fun to do on a Saturday, this is the perfect chance to relax, laugh, and enjoy a movie together at the library.

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Wallace Branch Library, 1237 Laney Walker Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30906

Family Movie Day happens every 2nd Saturday, so mark your calendars and come make memories with us!

💜 What The Craft? — Mother’s Day Edition 💜Teens, this is your chance to make something handmade and meaningful for Mothe...
05/06/2026

💜 What The Craft? — Mother’s Day Edition 💜

Teens, this is your chance to make something handmade and meaningful for Mother’s Day 👏

Join us at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library as we create custom resin keychains — a fun, creative project that makes the perfect gift for moms, grandmothers, aunties, bonus moms, or any special person in your life.

No experience needed. Just bring your creativity and we’ll handle the rest. 🎨✨

📅 May 7, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
👥 Ages 12–17

Because honestly… store-bought gifts are cool, but handmade gifts hit different 💝

05/05/2026

Augusta… this is how we’re starting summer 😤☀️

We’re taking over Dave & Buster’s for the Summer Reading Kickoff on June 6.

Games, vendors, giveaways, and a whole lot of fun for the entire community.

Shoutout to Rise of Augusta, SRP Federal Credit Union, Friends of the Library, and Dave & Buster’s for helping us make this happen.

Don’t forget to register online at arcpls.beanstack.org.

11AM–3PM. Be there.

Hey everyone! Summer is almost here, and we are so excited to kick it off with you! ☀️Join us for the Augusta-Richmond C...
05/04/2026

Hey everyone! Summer is almost here, and we are so excited to kick it off with you! ☀️

Join us for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff on June 6 at Dave & Buster’s!

This is going to be a fun-filled day with games, vendors, giveaways, and activities for the whole family.

We’re proud to be partnering with some amazing organizations, including Rise of Augusta, SRP Federal Credit Union, Friends of the Library, and Dave & Buster’s to bring this experience to our community.

And don’t forget, Summer Reading is your chance to read, learn, and win prizes all summer long! 📚

Be sure to register online by scanning the QR code or visiting our website.
👉arcpls.beanstack.org

Bring your friends and family, and come start your summer with us. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Sign-up for Summer Reading today!

Address

823 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA
30901

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17068212600

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