Three Libraries Closing in Preparation for New Southeast Library

ATLANTA, GA -- The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System is preparing to open new Southeast Library as part of Phase I of the Library Building Program next month.

The new 15,000-square-foot Southeast Library will open on Thursday, June 30 at 11:00 a.m. The library is located at 1463 Pryor Road, Atlanta, 30315. The Georgia Hill, Carver and Thomasville Libraries will permanently close Saturday, May 21, 2016 to prepare for the grand opening of the new library.

These openings and closings are part of Phase I of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System’s Library Building Program, including construction of 8 new branch libraries and 2 expansion projects.

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In addition to the Southeast Library, seven libraries have already opened: Metropolitan (October 2015), Alpharetta, Milton and Northwest libraries (July 2015), East Roswell (February 2015), Palmetto (December 2014), and Wolf Creek (September 2014). Both the Auburn Avenue Research Library and the South Fulton Library are currently closed and under construction as the two expansion projects.

Green building design and sustainability are priorities for all Phase I library projects, and the Library System expects to achieve LEED Silver on each project. Each library reflects the culture and interests of its community. In December 2015, the Palmetto Library achieved LEED Silver Certification.

In November 2008, Fulton County voters overwhelmingly passed the Library Bond Referendum. The plan will greatly enhance all of the county’s libraries, and Phase I includes 8 new branch libraries, Alpharetta, East Roswell, Milton, Northwest Atlanta, Palmetto, Southeast Atlanta, Stewart-Lakewood, and Wolf Creek and 2 expanded libraries, the Auburn Avenue Research Library and the South Fulton Branch.