Georgia’s public libraries making an impact

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2025 Year in Review

Georgia’s public libraries are foundational to our communities.

From helping children become strong readers, supporting academic success, and connecting job seekers to new opportunities, Georgia’s public libraries, staffed by talented, dedicated individuals, are the heart of their communities.

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Georgia libraries are worth the investment

Georgia public libraries provide economic impact and services worth $1 billion annually.

Every $1 of funding to Georgia’s public libraries results in $3.75 in services and economic impact. Libraries provide tremendous value in return from the investment of public dollars and private donations. Libraries are foundational to our communities, providing value to Georgians that far outweighs their costs.

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Libraries transform communities

Highlights from FY2025 Data

Georgia’s public libraries provide access to movies, music, books, foreign language lessons, career readiness tools, college test prep materials… and a whole lot more. Millions of Georgians enjoy these resources every year, in-person and virtually!

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Technology in Libraries

Internet access is essential to thrive in the 21st century. From employment to health to recreational learning, the web allows people to lead productive lives. Through public libraries, Georgians have access to more than 9,900 public-access Internet computers in every county across the state.

  • ALL of Georgia’s public libraries are connected to the Internet!

  • 4,240,281 computer sessions
  • 7,380,837 wireless sessions

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girl holding book standing with grandmother“We love our library. The people who work here are nice and there is so much to do. They have lots of activities for everyone in our family. We enjoy coming here.”

Libraries Impact Families

Through programs such as PRIME TIME Family Reading Time, Get Georgia Reading, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and an annual Summer Reading Program, public libraries help prepare young Georgians for a lifetime of learning.

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