Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System Hours Restored as of April 1

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Staff Report

The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System has new hours in effect at each of its locations as of Wednesday, April 1, 2015.

In January, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed the 2015 budget, which included allocation for the restoration of hours for all branches of the Library System.

“This is a great day for our libraries and the communities we serve throughout Fulton County,” said Interim Library Director Gayle Holloman. “By expanding the library hours, we meet the critical needs of residents of all ages in our libraries in every part of the county.”

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In 2014, budget reductions meant significant cuts to library hours including the elimination of Friday hours at many branches. As a result of the action taken by the Board of Commissioners, hours will be restored to their 2013 levels.

The Library System’s Building Program is also progressing, with the new Wolf Creek, Palmetto and East Roswell Libraries open and additional new libraries opening this year. The Auburn Avenue Research Library and South Fulton Branch are both currently closed for expansion projects, as part of the Library Building Program.

See the new hours for the library system below: