Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System

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

Heads up!

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.

Suicide Awareness Education

Did you enjoy your library this summer? From fossil digs to storytimes to craft workshops, libraries kept families reading and learning this summer.
Summer Reading programs are partially assisted with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Help us continue to offer programs like Summer Reading by taking this short survey. Scan the QR code or click the button below.

IMLS Summer Reading Patron Survey

Click here to visit the short survey

Date: Saturday 31th of Oct
Time: Headquarters: 10:00am to 3:30pm
Other Branches: 10:00am to 2:30pm
Location: All Library Branches
Join us for fun, candy, prizes and a chance to win an ipad.

Trunk Or Treat

More info about the Trunk Or Treat

Date: 10/14/2026 | Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Place: Friedman Branch Library
Join us at Friedman to learn how to write the cursive alphabet, practice short words and sentences. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for ages 6 and older. Registration is required, call 706-736-6758 to sign up now.

Cursive Writing for Kids

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Date: ⁢Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Location: Headquarters YA area/Teen Space
Join us for Bingo for a chance to win prizes such as books and more.

Teen Bingo Night

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Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Repeats every 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Diamond Lakes Branch
Library Conference Room
Join the JYA Book club and discuss Wednesday's attempts to help the dead.

JYA BOOK CLUB: Secret Dead Club by Karen Strong

More info about the Book Club

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM-5:30 PM (drop-in)
Location: YA area/Teen Space
Come let your voice be heard and help us plan future YA programs. Counts as one hour community service.

Teen Advisory Board

More info about the Advisory Board

Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Diamond Lakes Library Meeting Room

Date: Saturday October 10, 2026
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Wallace Branch Library

Spend your Fall Break with Charlie Brown! Join us for a showing of It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown followed by some fun activities!

Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Diamond Lakes Library Meeting Room

Date: Saturday October 10, 2026
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Wallace Branch Library

Spend your Fall Break with Charlie Brown! Join us for a showing of It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown followed by some fun activities!

Family Holiday Movie: It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!

More info about the Family Holiday Movie

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.

Teen Board Game Bash

More info about the Board Game

Date: 10/14/2026
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Place: Friedman Branch Library

Join us at Friedman as we combine an acrylic bookmark blank with reader themed transfer stickers. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Registration is required, call 706-736-6758 to join.

Date: 10/14/2026
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Place: Friedman Branch Library

Join us at Friedman as we combine an acrylic bookmark blank with reader themed transfer stickers. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Registration is required, call 706-736-6758 to join.

Create a Bookmark

More info about the Create a Bookmark

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!

No Stress Book Club

More info about the Book Club

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!

Teen STEM Club

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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