The Appleby Library Branch will be temporarily closed for renovations beginning June 1.
We appreciate your patience and understanding

Heads up!

eRead Kids ebooks from the Boundless app have been successfully migrated to The Palace Project app. Enjoy seamless access to your favorite titles in one place!”

Timeline of Changes:

November 10: In-app notification appears. GPLS shares messaging via social media and georgialibraries.org/ereadkids.
November 18: Final day for checkouts in the Boundless app.
November 19: Checkouts turned off in Boundless; final usage stats collected.
December 3: Boundless turns off and Palace access goes live.

Learn about the new App!

eRead Kids update!

Harnessing Creative Writing for Resilience and Wholeness while Uncompromising One’s Own Values

Date | Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Time | 11:00am
Location | Headquarters Library
Register by calling 706-821-2627 or online

Harnessing Creative Writing for Resilience and Wholeness while Uncompromising One’s Own Values

Date | Saturday, May 23rd, 2025
Time | 11:00am
Location | Headquarters Library
Register by calling 706-821-2627 or online

Healing Forward

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DATE: 05/28/2026
TIME: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
LOCATION: Diamond Lakes Branch Library

Kick off summer with crafts, a giant dino photo opportunity, and fun activities for all ages. Supplies available while they last.

Summer Learning Launch Drop-In

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Beyond Basics: Taking your Family History Research to the Next Level.
Hit a brick wall in your family research? Don’t know what to do or where to go for that next clue? Join professional genealogist Tina Rae Floyd on Thursday, May 21 at 11:00 am in the third floor computer lab as she helps participants find ways to break down those walls. This is an intermediate level class, so participants must be familiar with basic genealogical concepts and be comfortable navigating such genealogy databases as Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. Please call the Georgia Room at 706-826-1511 or email genealogy@arcpls.org to register.

Date: 05/20/2026
Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
Location: Maxwell Branch Library

Get ready for an hour of giggles and sparkle! Join us for Bubbles adventures, where kids can chase, pop, and play with bubbles of all sizes. From giant bubbles to bubble art, there’s endless fun and excitement waiting for little ones. Come float into a world of bubbly adventures!

Date: 05/20/2026
Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
Location: Maxwell Branch Library

Get ready for an hour of giggles and sparkle! Join us for Bubbles adventures, where kids can chase, pop, and play with bubbles of all sizes. From giant bubbles to bubble art, there’s endless fun and excitement waiting for little ones. Come float into a world of bubbly adventures!

Bubble Adventures

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Date: Thursday May 28, 2026
Time: 11:00am-11:30am
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Build, stack, and play at Tots & Blocks—a special LEGO hour just for toddlers! This hands-on program encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and imaginative play using toddler-friendly blocks and bricks.
Perfect for ages 1-5, little builders and their caregivers can explore, socialize, and create in a fun and safe space designed just for them.

Date: All Month Long | Time: Open Hours
Location: Wallace Branch Library
Come color with us. Coloring sheets are available to help you relax and calm your mind all month long.

Tots and Blocks: Lego Playtime for Toddlers

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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.

Discover more about FinancialFit

Discover More about FinancialFit