The Appleby Library Branch will be temporarily closed for renovations beginning June 1.
We appreciate your patience and understanding
The Appleby Library Branch will be temporarily closed for renovations beginning June 1.
We appreciate your patience and understanding
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.
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.
Location: Georgia Heritage Room
Date: June - August 2026
Time: Monday - Thursday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Georgia Heritage Room
Date: June - August 2026
Time: Monday - Thursday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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.
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.
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library
Save Lives. Earn Rewards. Donate Today.
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Headquarters Library
Save Lives. Earn Rewards. Donate Today.
Date: 09/15/2026
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Headquarters Library
YA area/Teen Space
Come learn how to make your very own boba tea slime. Registration is required.
Date: 09/15/2026
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Headquarters Library
YA area/Teen Space
Come learn how to make your very own boba tea slime. Registration is required.
Date: 09/28/2026
Time: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Place: Friedman Branch Library
Are you an adult who loves to read? Come by Friedman on the 4th Monday of the month as we discuss this month’s book club read – “Stone Blind: A Novel” by Natalie Haynes. Limited copies available for checkout before the meeting date. Call 706-736-6758 for more information.
Date: 09/28/2026
Time: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Place: Friedman Branch Library
Are you an adult who loves to read? Come by Friedman on the 4th Monday of the month as we discuss this month’s book club read – “Stone Blind: A Novel” by Natalie Haynes. Limited copies available for checkout before the meeting date. Call 706-736-6758 for more information.
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!
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!
Check out a classic story or hit shuffle and try something new. Find harmony at your library’s book clubs, movie nights, crafting classes, and author talks. A headphone kind of day? Find your focus in a study room or vibe out in a cozy nook. Compose your future with new skills in your library’s makerspace or check out instruments and tools in the Library of Things. No matter what rhythm you find yourself in, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you. This September, B sharp, and sign up for a library card!
Check out a classic story or hit shuffle and try something new. Find harmony at your library’s book clubs, movie nights, crafting classes, and author talks. A headphone kind of day? Find your focus in a study room or vibe out in a cozy nook. Compose your future with new skills in your library’s makerspace or check out instruments and tools in the Library of Things. No matter what rhythm you find yourself in, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you. This September, B sharp, and sign up for a library card!
Date: 09/02/2026 | Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Headquarters Library Writing Lab
Play for a chance to win books, snacks, and other prizes. Registration is required.
Date: 09/02/2026 | Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Headquarters Library Writing Lab
Play for a chance to win books, snacks, and other prizes. Registration is required.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 19
Time: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Location: Diamond Lakes Library
Conference Room
Join the Sip & Stitch Club, a relaxed space for crafters. Bring a cool drink, work on your own project, or pick a library donation project! Donation projects benefit the children's program.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 19
Time: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Location: Diamond Lakes Library
Conference Room
Join the Sip & Stitch Club, a relaxed space for crafters. Bring a cool drink, work on your own project, or pick a library donation project! Donation projects benefit the children's program.
Date: Thursday, September 17
Every 3rd Thursday monthly
Time: 3:30pm
Place: Diamond Lakes Branch Library
Conference Room
Come and explore the world of Holly Black and Cassandra Clare’s Magisterium! Make a craft as you talk about Callum Hunt’s first year at magic school.
Date: Thursday, September 17
Every 3rd Thursday monthly
Time: 3:30pm
Place: Diamond Lakes Branch Library
Conference Room
Come and explore the world of Holly Black and Cassandra Clare’s Magisterium! Make a craft as you talk about Callum Hunt’s first year at magic school.
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!
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!
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location: Headquarters Library Auditorium
Join us in the Georgia Room for a book talk and signing with North Carolina author Edward Di Gangi who will discuss his memoir, The Best Gift Given and his newest book, Gliding Though Goodbye. The books are about his experiences searching for his birth mother after learning of his adoption. His birth mother, Genevieve Norris was an accomplished ice skater who performed in the glamorous ice shows popular in the 1940s. Her skating troupe, the Ice Vogues, were a popular draw at the Bell Auditorium in Augusta during the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location: Headquarters Library Auditorium
Join us in the Georgia Room for a book talk and signing with North Carolina author Edward Di Gangi who will discuss his memoir, The Best Gift Given and his newest book, Gliding Though Goodbye. The books are about his experiences searching for his birth mother after learning of his adoption. His birth mother, Genevieve Norris was an accomplished ice skater who performed in the glamorous ice shows popular in the 1940s. Her skating troupe, the Ice Vogues, were a popular draw at the Bell Auditorium in Augusta during the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
Date: 09/19/2026
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Place: Friedman Branch Library
Create a friendship bracelet with beads, embroidery floss, and more! Drop-in to create
a bracelet or take a kit home with you! No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for ages 12-18.
Date: 09/19/2026
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Place: Friedman Branch Library
Create a friendship bracelet with beads, embroidery floss, and more! Drop-in to create
a bracelet or take a kit home with you! No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for ages 12-18.
Access the AJC from your personal device when connected to library Wi-Fi or from a library computer. Simply use the link available below.
Access the AJC from your personal device when connected to library Wi-Fi or from a library computer. Simply use the link available below.
Want to explore your family history?
Find helpful resources for your research by using MyHeritage Library Edition.
Prepare for ACCUPLACER and ASSET
college placement tests, CLEP exams,
and graduate school admissions exams
such as the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT
and PCAT using LearningExpress Library
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.
Did you know access to books isn’t the only thing that comes with your PINES library card? That’s right! Ask your librarian about your free museum pass, city discounts and more.
Our state-of-the-art space is ready to welcome innovators, tech enthusiasts, and creators alike.
Come and be part of a dynamic community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of tech.
Second Chance will return on August 5th.
The AJC Second Chance Desk is a FREE resource helping citizens of Burke and Richmond Counties clear eligible criminal records.
The AJC Second Chance Desk on the first Wednesday of every month is a FREE resource helping citizens of Burke and Richmond Counties clear eligible criminal records.
Calling all young men ages 6-16! Ignite your imagination, built confidence, and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Every 4th Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM at Maxwell Branch Library.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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Construction on the James Brown and Telfair intersection in front of our Headquarters location is ongoing. The library will remain open during this time. If our parking lot is inaccessible, please park along James Brown or Greene Street. We apologize for the inconvenience. Starting June 1, Appleby Branch Library will be closed for renovations. We are currently experiencing telephone issues across branch locations. Thank you for your patience. |
