Imagine a place that doesn't expect you to buy something when you want to linger. You don't need to show your ID to enjoy its spaces, and the people around you listening to a concert or working on a craft think, vote, and live differently from each other.
If you want to take something home with you, it's free to sign up to do so. When you look at what's on offer, you always see yourself or your family reflected there (and the next unique person can say the same thing).
Welcome to your local public library! We thrive because of you.
In October, you'll find our Outreach team at special community events for Halloween, as well as the 2nd annual Appalachian Literary Arts & Storytelling Festival(which ACPL and the Friends of the Libraries are helping to sponsor!)
Get a library card while on board, access hotspots or Digital Literacy help, and check out or drop off library items.
And while supplies last, don't forget to pick up library swag exclusive to the Bookmobile.
• A New Story in Town •
Plan a family trip to the Baileys Trail System
for an updated story exhibit about the magic of libraries.
While there, enjoy the wonderful playground and pump track, and learn about local history at the Chauncey-Dover Trailhead Park.
• October Program Series •
Click the images below for details.
Attend one event in a series -- or attend them all!
Find our full list of library programs (including more series)
When you're at the top of the holds list, Libby will notify you.
If you don't have time to read it, suspend your hold to remain at the top of the list. (This way, the next person in line can read it.) *Don't suspend a hold UNTIL you're notified.
Once you have the time, unsuspend the hold. You'll get it as soon as the current reader's done with it!
The Friends help support the work of ACPL's 7 branches and Outreach team, mainly through funds raised by their memberships and their ongoing book sale located inside the Athens branch. For instance, if you've attended a library program for adults anywhere in the county or picked up a book from one of our Community Collections, the Friends help make both possible.