M E Roden Memorial Library

M E Roden Memorial Library The M. E. Roden Library is located in Hawkinsville, Georgia, 140 miles southwest of Atlanta. The Pulaski County Library (renamed the M. (according to DAR records).

The historic town of Hawkinsville is situated on the banks of the Ocmulgee River. Roden Library) joined the Ocmulgee Regional Library System in 1971. Pulaski County formed its first library as early as 1878. “In the year of 1878 a petition for the charter for the incorporation of our Public Library and Literacy Society was signed by prominent citizens…”. Unfortunately, the library became inactive

in 1897 and its possessions were sold at an auction later that same year. The Uplift Club organized another library in 1910. In 1936, the WPA extended much needed support to the library and assisted it in its growth. The facility has continued offering library service from that year until the present. This library was named in memory of Ms. M. Roden who served as librarian for twenty-five years. She worked very often without pay and toiled until she was too frail and feeble to walk up the steps of the building where the collection was housed. At that point, she had someone carry her up the stairs. It seems fitting that the library was named for her since she was so devoted to it.

07/23/2026

Starting Thursday, May 28, the M.E. Roden Library will offer free weekly grocery meal pick-up for children ages 0–18 every Thursday from 3 PM–4 PM throughout the summer.

No registration or income verification required. First come, first serve while supplies last.

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Civil Rights Information:
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
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07/23/2026
Happy Helpings is back today at the M.E. Roden Library!🕒 3–4 PM✔ Free for kids 18 and under✔ First come, first served✔ C...
07/23/2026

Happy Helpings is back today at the M.E. Roden Library!

🕒 3–4 PM
✔ Free for kids 18 and under
✔ First come, first served
✔ Children do not have to be present and may pick up meals for themselves

Last pickup: July 30.

The Black Lotus Project is an equal opportunity provider. Learn more: https://www.fns.usda.gov/civil-rights/nds

07/21/2026

Next D&D gathering will be July 27th from 3:30pm-5:30pm! All levels welcome 🖤⚔️🏹🎲

07/21/2026

Homeschool hangout today! Last one of summer!

Meteors and Microscopes and Meteorites, oh my!
07/17/2026

Meteors and Microscopes and Meteorites, oh my!

Sign ups are officially open for the first ever Hawkinsville Book Festival! Authors and vendors, please send a brief int...
07/16/2026

Sign ups are officially open for the first ever Hawkinsville Book Festival! Authors and vendors, please send a brief interest query to [email protected] to reserve your spot today!

Artifact fun with Nature Jodi! 🍁⚱️🪨
07/16/2026

Artifact fun with Nature Jodi! 🍁⚱️🪨

Need free summer meals? Stop by the M.E. Roden Library today between 3–4 PM for Happy Helpings.Free for all children 18 ...
07/16/2026

Need free summer meals? Stop by the M.E. Roden Library today between 3–4 PM for Happy Helpings.

Free for all children 18 and under. Meals are available first come, first served while supplies last. Children do not have to be present to receive meals and may pick up for themselves.

Last pickup: July 30.

The Black Lotus Project is an equal opportunity provider. Learn more: https://www.fns.usda.gov/civil-rights/nds

Address

151 Commerce Street
Hawkinsville, GA
31001

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+14788923155

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