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Thank you
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Date: Thursday, November 19th, 2026
Time: 6 PM to 7 PM
Location: HQ Library
Ongoing: Y (fifth installment of the monthly series)
Ages: All ages welcome (children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult)
Required Registration: Yes (seating limited to 50; $2.00 per person non-refundable confirmation fee, proceeds benefit Friends of the Library)
824 Experience, celebrating 12 years, brings soulful vocals, funk grooves, and old-school and new-school R&B to our fifth installment of this intimate concert series, right in the stacks at our headquarters library. Light refreshments served. Registration required ($2 confirmation fee benefits Friends of the Library). Watch live on Facebook & YouTube.
Date: Thursday, November 19th, 2026
Time: 6 PM to 7 PM
Location: HQ Library
Ongoing: Y (fifth installment of the monthly series)
Ages: All ages welcome (children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult)
Required Registration: Yes (seating limited to 50; $2.00 per person non-refundable confirmation fee, proceeds benefit Friends of the Library)

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

Date: November 6th & 7th (Fri & Sat)
Time: 10AM - 3 PM both days
Location: Main Library Auditorium 823 Telfair St.
Books & Media bargains, all genres!
Friends Shop open during sale.
Date: November 6th & 7th (Fri & Sat)
Time: 10AM - 3 PM both days
Location: Main Library Auditorium 823 Telfair St.
Books & Media bargains, all genres!
Friends Shop open during sale.

Date: Every fourth Wednesday of each month
beginning July 22, 2026
Time: 3pm to 4pm
Location: Headquarters Library, Computer Lab
823 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901
Suicide Awareness Education is offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is designed to help individuals act with care and compassion when they encounter a person who may be in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Date: Every fourth Wednesday of each month
beginning July 22, 2026
Time: 3pm to 4pm
Location: Headquarters Library, Computer Lab
823 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901
Suicide Awareness Education is offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is designed to help individuals act with care and compassion when they encounter a person who may be in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Recognize a library, employee, or advocate making a difference in your community!
Submit a nomination for the Georgia Public Library Service Annual Awards by November 6.
Recognize a library, employee, or advocate making a difference in your community!
Submit a nomination for the Georgia Public Library Service Annual Awards by November 6.

DATE: November 12, 2026
TIME: 10:30AM - 12:30PM
PLACE: Diamond Lakes Branch Library
Drop in and knock out some gift shopping with purchases from our pop-up book shop of gently used books!
DATE: November 12, 2026
TIME: 10:30AM - 12:30PM
PLACE: Diamond Lakes Branch Library
Drop in and knock out some gift shopping with purchases from our pop-up book shop of gently used books!

Date: Wednesday Nov. 4 & 18
Time: 11:00am-11:30am
Place: Wallace Branch Library
A gentle and joyful storytime just for our littlest learners! Designed for babies ages 0–2 and their caregivers, this cozy class features songs, rhymes, and lap bounces that support early language development. We'll also share simple board books together, fostering a love of reading from the very start. Come bond, play, and grow with your baby in a welcoming and playful environment.
Date: Wednesday Nov. 4 & 18
Time: 11:00am-11:30am
Place: Wallace Branch Library
A gentle and joyful storytime just for our littlest learners! Designed for babies ages 0–2 and their caregivers, this cozy class features songs, rhymes, and lap bounces that support early language development. We'll also share simple board books together, fostering a love of reading from the very start. Come bond, play, and grow with your baby in a welcoming and playful environment.

DATE: 11/19/2026
TIME: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
PLACE: Friedman Branch Library
Take a break, let your inner artist out and enjoy an afternoon of coloring fun. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for ages 12-18!
DATE: 11/19/2026
TIME: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
PLACE: Friedman Branch Library
Take a break, let your inner artist out and enjoy an afternoon of coloring fun. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for ages 12-18!

Date: Thursday September 24, 2026
(Repeats 4th Thursday monthly)
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Ever joined a book club and then hated the book selections? Are you a mood reader who's always felt like book clubs weren't for them? Then the No Stress Book Club is for you! Come ready to rave (or rant, we don't judge) about any book you've read over the past month!
Date: Thursday September 24, 2026
(Repeats 4th Thursday monthly)
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Ever joined a book club and then hated the book selections? Are you a mood reader who's always felt like book clubs weren't for them? Then the No Stress Book Club is for you! Come ready to rave (or rant, we don't judge) about any book you've read over the past month!

Date: Wednesday September 23, 2026
Repeats every 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Drop in and experiment with Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math! This month we’ll be making catapults and seeing how well they work!
Date: Wednesday September 23, 2026
Repeats every 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Drop in and experiment with Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math! This month we’ll be making catapults and seeing how well they work!

Date: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
(Starting Wednesday October 14, 2026)
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Have some time to kill after school? Drop in and play some of our favorite board and card games. Whether you want to challenge your friends or work together to complete tasks, we have a variety of quick, fun games you can beat before your ride gets here.
Date: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
(Starting Wednesday October 14, 2026)
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Have some time to kill after school? Drop in and play some of our favorite board and card games. Whether you want to challenge your friends or work together to complete tasks, we have a variety of quick, fun games you can beat before your ride gets here.

Date: Nov 16, 2026
Time: 11 am–12 pm
Place: Jeff Maxwell
Branch Library Meeting Room
Use simple writing prompts to reflect on the positive things in your life. Bring yourself and an open mind for a calm hour of gratitude and reflection.
Date: Nov 16, 2026
Time: 11 am–12 pm
Place: Jeff Maxwell
Branch Library Meeting Room
Use simple writing prompts to reflect on the positive things in your life. Bring yourself and an open mind for a calm hour of gratitude and reflection.

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Place: Headquarters Library, Georgia Heritage Room
Local Baseball Historian, Lamar Garrard is back to talk all things Augusta baseball. Over the past several years, the Georgia Room has been honored to host eight of Lamar’s baseball exhibits and welcomes this chance to learn more about Augusta Baseball and to promote his newest book, Augusta Baseball History. Please join us!
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Place: Headquarters Library, Georgia Heritage Room
Local Baseball Historian, Lamar Garrard is back to talk all things Augusta baseball. Over the past several years, the Georgia Room has been honored to host eight of Lamar’s baseball exhibits and welcomes this chance to learn more about Augusta Baseball and to promote his newest book, Augusta Baseball History. Please join us!

Date: Nov. 10 & Dec. 15, 2026
Time: 5pm - 6pm
Place: Headquarters Library
3rd Floor Computer Lab HQ
Do you need a little extra learning how to use your certain applications? Does the internet feel daunting? Come to our basic computer classes. These classes will cover different topics about computers, the internet, and much more. Registration is encouraged and walk-ins are welcome.
Date: Nov. 10 & Dec. 15, 2026
Time: 5pm - 6pm
Place: Headquarters Library
3rd Floor Computer Lab HQ
Do you need a little extra learning how to use your certain applications? Does the internet feel daunting? Come to our basic computer classes. These classes will cover different topics about computers, the internet, and much more. Registration is encouraged and walk-ins are welcome.

Date: Wednesday, November 18
Recurring every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Place: Wallace Branch Library
Drop in and create something awesome with us! This month we will be doing a beaded corn craft!
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Recurring every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Place: Wallace Branch Library
Drop in and create something awesome with us! This month we will be doing a beaded corn craft!

Date: 11/24/2026
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Place: Headquarter Library
YA area/Teen Space
Create beautiful fluid art with a Fall theme using colors such as red, orange, yellow, green, brown, and gold.
Date: 11/24/2026
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Place: Headquarter Library
YA area/Teen Space
Create beautiful fluid art with a Fall theme using colors such as red, orange, yellow, green, brown, and gold.

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.

Our state-of-the-art space is ready to welcome innovators, tech enthusiasts, and creators alike.
Come and be part of a dynamic community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of tech.

Second Chance will return on August 5th.
The AJC Second Chance Desk 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.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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Construction on the James Brown and Telfair intersection in front of our Headquarters location is ongoing. The library will remain open during this time. If our parking lot is inaccessible, please park along James Brown or Greene Street. We apologize for the inconvenience. Starting June 1, Appleby Branch Library will be closed for renovations. |
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