Discover the joy of reading this summer

Check out free activities for all ages at your local library!

The Summer Reading Program offers opportunities to explore creativity, develop social skills, and have fun while reading. Everyone can earn prizes for achieving reading goals and can join a wide range of engaging in-person and online activities.

Unearth a story at your library this summer

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Collect Library Explorers Trading Cards

Explore, discover, connect, and create with your local Georgia public library!

Kids can collect trading cards by participating in library activities like checking out books, completing reading challenges, using library tech, and more.

Collect, trade, and play games with friends

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Libraries are foundational to communities

Visit your local library to rediscover the many ways to use your library card.

Georgians are using their libraries to help children become strong readers, support academic success, utilize resources to grow their small businesses, and more. No matter your age, education, or background, libraries welcome you and strive to support you in your pursuits and goals.

Read, explore, and connect at your library

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Libraries are worth the investment

Every $1 of funding to Georgia’s public libraries produces $3.75 in value.

Georgia public libraries provide economic impact and services worth $1 billion annually. Libraries provide tremendous value in return from the investment of public dollars and private donations. Libraries are foundational to our communities, providing value to Georgians that far outweighs their costs.

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