Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System

09/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 Summer Reading Grand Prize Winners! 🎉

This summer, readers across Augusta-Richmond County dove into books, entered to win, and made our Summer Reading Program a blast from start to finish.

Now it's time to celebrate the winners!

📚 Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Emerson T. – Toddler Montessori Learning Toys
Areyza C. – Smashers Junior Dino Dig Small Egg

📚 Elementary School (Ages 6-11)
Gwynneth H. – Smashers Mini Jurassic Light Up Dino Egg
Peter B. – Discover Remote Control T-Rex Dinosaur (JOYIN Robot Dinosaur Toy)
Shannon C. – Movie Night Gift Basket

📚 Teens
Collin G. – $30 Stars and Strikes Gift Card
Evelyn S. – Regal Cinemas Ultimate Movie Pack
Lucy P. – Augusta GreenJackets Fan Pack
Jack R. – Movie Night Gift Basket

📚 Adults
Melissa C. – $50 Whiskey Bar Kitchen Gift Card
Cathy S. – $50 Metro Pub & Coffeehouse Gift Card
Greg G. – Georgia Aquarium Tickets
Martha R. – Movie Night Gift Basket

A huge thank you to everyone who signed up, logged their reading, and made this summer such a success. Your library has more in store for you all year long, so keep reading and keep coming back!

09/02/2026

📚 IT'S LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH! 📚

That little card in your hand? It's your ticket to thousands of books, movies, music, free WiFi, printing, research databases, and so much more, all completely free. Whether you're 5 or 95, your library has something waiting for you.

Don't have a card yet? Now's the time. Stop by any of our branches and get signed up in minutes. Your next favorite story is closer than you think. 🌟

09/02/2026

🚨Your Local Library has resources for you!

Stop by and ask about our free laptops and mobile hotspots (free internet) available for checkout.

💻 Not having a laptop shouldn’t slow you down.

With your library card, it doesn’t have to.

You can check one out—for FREE.

Over 50 laptops available, ready when you are.

Visit your nearest library and ask at the front desk to get started.

👉And while you’re there, ask about our mobile hotspots too.

No laptop? No internet?
We don’t want that standing between you and your goals.

Whether you’re learning, job searching, or building something new—we’re here for you.

We’ll see you soon.

09/01/2026

🚨 Stop what you're doing and bring your whole family, we're playing bingo tomorrow! 🚨

Head to your library for a Family Bingo Night full of fun, laughs, and prizes! Play for a chance to win books, snacks, and other great prizes. 📚🍿

🗓️ Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Headquarters Library, Writing Lab
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ages 5 and up (all ages welcome!)
✅ Registration required

Grab the kids, grab your neighbors, and get ready to shout "BINGO!" 🙌

08/29/2026

We're taking a moment to honor a woman whose story is woven into so many of ours. Dolly Parton wasn't just a music icon, she was a champion of literacy and a friend to libraries everywhere. Through her Imagination Library, she put books into the hands of millions of children before they ever set foot in a classroom, planting seeds that have grown into a love of reading across generations, including right here in Augusta.

Our team put together this display at Headquarters as a small tribute to her legacy. From her Tennessee roots to her rhinestone-covered wisdom, Dolly reminded us that stories matter, and that access to books changes lives.

"You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children." - Dolly Parton💫📚

This display is located at our Headquarters Library, Downtown.

08/27/2026

Between The Shelves Live Mini Concert Series | Session Two | ft ChaVonne Campbell & Tre Sounds

08/27/2026

CSRA It’s time.

08/26/2026

Augusta, it's happening tomorrow. 🎶

TreSounds joins Between the Shelves on August 27th at your library, and if you can't make it in person, we've got you covered. We're streaming live on Facebook and YouTube so you don't have to miss a note.

Tune in tomorrow at 6 PM and watch it unfold, right from the stacks at HQ Library.

📅 Tomorrow | 6 PM
📺 Live on Facebook & YouTube
📍 HQ Library

See you there, in person or online.

08/26/2026

This afternoon, you can make a difference in someone's life when it gets tough. 💙

TODAY: Su***de Awareness Education is happening at Headquarters Library, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In just one hour, you'll learn how to recognize the signs when someone may be in crisis, and how to respond with care, confidence, and compassion.

You don't need a background in mental health to make a difference. Anyone can learn these skills, a parent, a coworker, a neighbor, a friend. Sometimes all it takes is knowing what to say.

📅 TODAY, Wednesday, August 26, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
📍 Headquarters Library, Computer Lab, 823 Telfair St, Augusta, GA 30901

Don't wait. Reach out. Come learn how, this afternoon.

Visit us online to view what events pique your interest each and every week. 👉 arcpls.librarycalendar.com

08/23/2026

Two great reasons to visit your library on Monday, August 24! 📚

🧶 Sip & Stitch Club
Bring your knitting or crocheting project, a cool drink, and relax with fellow crafters.

🕒 3:30 PM | 📍 Diamond Lakes Branch Library, Meeting Room

📖 As the Page Turns: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Adults who love to read, join us for our monthly book club discussion of this Man Booker Prize shortlisted novel by Kazuo Ishiguro. Limited copies available for checkout before the meeting.

🕒 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM | 📍 Friedman Branch

Whether you're into crafting or a great discussion, your library has something for you this Monday!

📞 Call 706-736-6758 for more info on As the Page Turns.

Visit us online to view what events pique your interest each and every week. 👉 arcpls.librarycalendar.com