M E Roden Memorial Library

M E Roden Memorial Library The M. E. Roden Library is located in Hawkinsville, Georgia, 140 miles southwest of Atlanta. The Pulaski County Library (renamed the M. (according to DAR records).

The historic town of Hawkinsville is situated on the banks of the Ocmulgee River. Roden Library) joined the Ocmulgee Regional Library System in 1971. Pulaski County formed its first library as early as 1878. “In the year of 1878 a petition for the charter for the incorporation of our Public Library and Literacy Society was signed by prominent citizens…”. Unfortunately, the library became inactive

in 1897 and its possessions were sold at an auction later that same year. The Uplift Club organized another library in 1910. In 1936, the WPA extended much needed support to the library and assisted it in its growth. The facility has continued offering library service from that year until the present. This library was named in memory of Ms. M. Roden who served as librarian for twenty-five years. She worked very often without pay and toiled until she was too frail and feeble to walk up the steps of the building where the collection was housed. At that point, she had someone carry her up the stairs. It seems fitting that the library was named for her since she was so devoted to it.

06/01/2026

Rotary Reading Storytime with Julie Mullis today at 1pm! The book is Little Men by Louisa May Alcott.

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We'll be using aquamarkers on this card and then filling in the petals with a paintbrush and water. Join us for this cr...
05/29/2026

We'll be using aquamarkers on this card and then filling in the petals with a paintbrush and water. Join us for this craft class on Saturday, June 13th at either 1:00 .m. or 3:00 p.m. Sign up at the library or call us at 478-892-3155.

Dont miss our honeschool hangout with the firefighters 🚒 storytime starts at 11am!
05/19/2026

Dont miss our honeschool hangout with the firefighters 🚒 storytime starts at 11am!

Starting Thursday, May 28, the M.E. Roden Library will offer free weekly grocery meal pick-up for children ages 0–18 eve...
05/13/2026

Starting Thursday, May 28, the M.E. Roden Library will offer free weekly grocery meal pick-up for children ages 0–18 every Thursday from 3 PM–4 PM throughout the summer.

No registration or income verification required. First come, first serve while supplies last.

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05/12/2026
Mom's - join us tomorrow for story time and muffins to celebrate you! All ages welcome :)
05/07/2026

Mom's - join us tomorrow for story time and muffins to celebrate you! All ages welcome :)

Check out all the fun things happening this month in May!
05/06/2026

Check out all the fun things happening this month in May!

May the 4th be with you! Come enjoy a day full of Star Wars themed festivities at the library and do your part to save t...
05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you! Come enjoy a day full of Star Wars themed festivities at the library and do your part to save the galaxy.

Cookie 🍪 hopes you will come say hello! We have books, crafts, and fun pet-themed bookmarks for the kids.
04/30/2026

Cookie 🍪 hopes you will come say hello! We have books, crafts, and fun pet-themed bookmarks for the kids.

Address

151 Commerce Street
Hawkinsville, GA
31001

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+14788923155

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