Dougherty County Public Library

May is bursting with fun at the Library! 🎉 From a hip-hop retelling of the American Revolution 🎵, to Teen Anime Club, nostalgic crafts, tech help, the return of Spanish Conversations, and plenty of family-friendly fun for the little ones—there’s something for all ages! ✨

Have you or your child been diagnosed with a reading disability? Get free access to audiobooks, magazines, and more from Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS). Ask your librarian or visit gls.georgialibraries.org

We’re "twinning" (and winning!) for the final day of Dougherty County Spirit Week "Twin Day". Our team decided to brighten up the stacks as everyone’s favorite colorful candy! 🌈

​It’s been a blast celebrating with the County all week. Thanks for following along with our shenanigans! 📖✨

Dougherty County Georgia Government
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🧢🎓 Hats off to Dougherty County Georgia Government Spirit Week! 🏛️✨

We might be a little late to the posting game, but we didn't want to miss out on today's theme: Hat Day!

Swipe to see some of your local library folks showing off their favorite headwear. Which one is your favorite?

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth, and last, entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader? ONLINE Thursday, April 30th at 7 PM via digital live-stream in partnership with Dougherty County Public Library!

Register and ask questions of the author here: libraryc.org/docolib/147717

✨ You’re invited to help us break ground! ✨

Big things are happening at Westtown Library. Join us for the ceremonial groundbreaking at 9:00 AM Thursday, May 7!

📍 Location: Westtown Library, 2124 Waddell Ave., Albany, GA

In celebration of this milestone, the following locations will have a delayed opening:
🕒 Opening at 11:00 AM:
Central Library
Northwest Library
Tallulah Massey Library

Note: The Library on Wheels and Southside Library will open at their regular time.

Come celebrate with us at 9:00 AM, then come see us at 11:00 AM to check out your next great read! 📚✨

Save the date and join us for a Ceremonial Groundbreaking!

Time: 9:00 AM
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Where: Westtown Dougherty County Public Library, 2124 W. Waddell Ave.
Albany, GA 31707

You are invited to attend the ceremonial groundbreaking for the renovation of the Westtown Library, a key project focused on modernizing an existing community resource and enhancing services for residents.

This renovation represents Dougherty County’s continued commitment to improving public facilities, expanding access to library programs and creating updated spaces that better serve the needs of our growing community.

Event Details:
What: Westtown Library Renovation Groundbreaking Ceremony
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Where: Westtown Dougherty County Public Library
Time: 9:00 AM
2124 W. Waddell Ave.
Albany, GA 31707

Your attendance and support are appreciated as we continue working together to strengthen public services across Dougherty County.

Sincerely,
Dougherty County Board of Commissioners

Something big is growing at the library... and just around the corner!🎨🦖☀️📚

Get ready for a summer packed with stories, crafts, dinosaurs, reading challenges, shows, art, and fun for all ages! From toddlers to teens to adults, there’s something for everyone, and it’s all FREE.
Learn more at: docolib.org/summer

This week at DCPL!

If you check out a book today, when is it due? 🧐
..IT’S GONNA BE MAY! 🎤🕺👱‍♂️