In observance of Juneteenth, all Augusta Library locations will be closed on June 19, 2026.
In observance of Juneteenth, all Augusta Library locations will be closed on June 19, 2026.
The Appleby Library Branch will be temporarily closed for renovations beginning June 1.
We appreciate your patience and understanding
The Appleby Library Branch will be temporarily closed for renovations beginning June 1.
We appreciate your patience and understanding
Heads up!
Heads up!
Yard to the Shelves
Yard to the Shelves
The Divine 9
"Pages of legacy"
Book Drop-Off
June 18, 2026 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM
In partnership with the National Pan-Hellenic Council, ARCPLS invites Divine Nine members to contribute books for an ongoing literary display celebrating Divine Nine history, service, scholarship, and legacy. The community is invited to view the display and celebrate the legacy through literature.
The Divine 9
"Pages of legacy"
Book Drop-Off
June 18, 2026 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM
In partnership with the National Pan-Hellenic Council, ARCPLS invites Divine Nine members to contribute books for an ongoing literary display celebrating Divine Nine history, service, scholarship, and legacy. The community is invited to view the display and celebrate the legacy through literature.
Date: June 27th, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00pm
Location: Headquarters Auditorium
June is National Safety Month, so come learn how you can stay safe and alert with Lt. Stephanie Allen from the Office of Fire Prevention. She will cover a range of topics from home escape plans to smoke alarm safety and practical safety tips. Join us at the Augusta Richmond County Public Library for this event. For more information, call 706-821-2627. Register by phone or online.
General Preparedness with Lieutenant Stephanie Allen
Date: June 27th, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00pm
Location: Headquarters Auditorium
June is National Safety Month, so come learn how you can stay safe and alert with Lt. Stephanie Allen from the Office of Fire Prevention. She will cover a range of topics from home escape plans to smoke alarm safety and practical safety tips. Join us at the Augusta Richmond County Public Library for this event. For more information, call 706-821-2627. Register by phone or online.
General Preparedness with Lieutenant Stephanie Allen
Date: Thursday, June 18th
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Children’s Department
Join us in the Children’s department as we create our own unique fossils with air-dry clay!
Date: Thursday, June 18th
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Children’s Department
Join us in the Children’s department as we create our own unique fossils with air-dry clay!
Fossil Making
Fossil Making
Date: 06/25/2026
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Headquarters Library Auditorium
Join us for a fun and creative soap workshop where you will craft a colorful bar of soap with a hidden dinosaur inside! Registration is required.
Date: 06/25/2026
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Headquarters Library Auditorium
Join us for a fun and creative soap workshop where you will craft a colorful bar of soap with a hidden dinosaur inside! Registration is required.
Dino Soap Bars
Dino Soap Bars
Date: Monday 6/22/2026
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Join us at the Wallace Branch Library for a creative activity from Richmond County 4-H! We will be using colorful sand to decorate a fun character or object! All materials will be provided.
Date: Monday 6/22/2026
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Join us at the Wallace Branch Library for a creative activity from Richmond County 4-H! We will be using colorful sand to decorate a fun character or object! All materials will be provided.
Sand Art
Sand Art
Date: Wednesday June 24,2026
Time: 2:30pm-3:00pm
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Join us at the Wallace Branch Library for Paige’s Pals, a pen pal writing program designed to help children build confidence in writing. Children will create their own pen pal-style letter in this simple but engaging activity.
Date: Wednesday June 24,2026
Time: 2:30pm-3:00pm
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Join us at the Wallace Branch Library for Paige’s Pals, a pen pal writing program designed to help children build confidence in writing. Children will create their own pen pal-style letter in this simple but engaging activity.
Paige’s Pals
Paige’s Pals
Happy Father’s Day to the World's Best Dad
Date: 6/25/2026
Time: 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM
Location: Friedman Branch Library
Hang out with friends and enjoy a variety of board games and video game challenges at the library.
Date: 6/25/2026
Time: 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM
Location: Friedman Branch Library
Hang out with friends and enjoy a variety of board games and video game challenges at the library.
Teen Gaming & Board Game Night
Teen Gaming & Board Game Night
Access the AJC from your personal device when connected to library Wi-Fi or from a library computer. Simply use the link available below.
Access the AJC from your personal device when connected to library Wi-Fi or from a library computer. Simply use the link available below.
Want to explore your family history?
Find helpful resources for your research by using MyHeritage Library Edition.
Prepare for ACCUPLACER and ASSET
college placement tests, CLEP exams,
and graduate school admissions exams
such as the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT
and PCAT using LearningExpress Library
Start your savings journey toward financial security.
Designed by industry experts to promote financial literacy, FinancialFit includes a curated collection of personal finance lessons to guide learners in making life's biggest financial decisions.
Start your savings journey toward financial security.
Our library offers free access to FinancialFit, an e-learning resource containing lessons, videos and interactive tools to help you make informed decisions in all areas of personal finance. Learn about budgeting, managing expenses, saving for big purchases and more. Most lessons can be completed in under five minutes each! Achieve your financial resolutions with FinancialFit.
Did you know access to books isn’t the only thing that comes with your PINES library card? That’s right! Ask your librarian about your free museum pass, city discounts and more.
Appleby every Wednesday 10:30 am
Diamond Lakes: Tuesdays 10:00 am
Friedman: Tuesdays 10:30 am
Maxwell: Wednesdays 10:30 am
Wallace: Tuesdays 11:00 am
Headquarters: Sensory Storytime Tuesdays 10:00 am
Headquarters: Toddler Storytime Thursday 10:00 am
Story Time
Story Time
Our state-of-the-art space is ready to welcome innovators, tech enthusiasts, and creators alike.
Visit the Tech Hub!
Visit the Tech Hub!
Come and be part of a dynamic community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of tech.
The AJC Second Chance Desk on the first Wednesday of every month is a FREE resource helping citizens of Burke and Richmond Counties clear eligible criminal records.
The AJC Second Chance Desk on the first Wednesday of every month is a FREE resource helping citizens of Burke and Richmond Counties clear eligible criminal records.
Calling all young men ages 6-16! Ignite your imagination, built confidence, and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Every 4th Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM at Maxwell Branch Library.
Empower Through Reading:
A Kappa Alpha Psi Event
Empower Through Reading:
A Kappa Alpha Psi Event
