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Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch

Call: (404) 730-1700 or visit www.afpls.org
The main branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System.
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Tuesday March 21, 2023 12:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
Categories: Nonprofits Join us for a whole new way to network with the Midday Nonprofit Nexus @ Central Library! Find networking and collaboration opportunities, get exposure to products from funders, and promote new nonprofit endeavors. Hosted by 15+ year social sector professional and native Atlan... [click here for more]
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Sunday July 9, 2017 02:30 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: F R E E !,
Central Library, the downtown hub of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System (AFPLS), is very excited about hosting Sheryl Needle Cohn, EdD (http://cohnsherylneedle.com/) — professor & playwright — for a presentation on her genealogical research, as well as a talk about her curr... [click here for more]

Wednesday August 24, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
Join us as internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Malek Jandali joins local filmmaker Ameer Muhammad for a concert on the front terrace of the library (in the event of rain this program will be moved to the auditorium). The artists will also explain the mission of Pianos for Peace. [click here for more]

Tuesday August 23, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
On August 5, 2012, as the Sikh community in Oak Creek, Wisconsin prepared for Sunday prayers, a deadly hate attack shattered their lives. This documentary film reveals the community’s inspiring response after the deadly hate attack at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin. A discussion of the film and conflict... [click here for more]

Monday August 22, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
Local film maker and Georgia State University alumni Ameer Muhammad presents his documentary film GSU TURKEY 2015 THE STUDY ABROAD THINK TANK. The film documents a 2015 GSU student trip to Turkey, their attempts to understand Turkish politics and the plight of Syrian civil war refugees. A discussion... [click here for more]

Monday May 16, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
Join SisterSong, Spark Reproductive Justice Now, Across Reproductive Care-Southeast, Inc., and Women Engaged for a conversation about barriers women face trying to get gynecological care, rights of mothers, and access to abortion for trans individuals as part of Ladyfest Atlanta. Attendees are encou... [click here for more]

Wednesday May 11, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
Rely on the Census Bureau for data to help you win a grant for your nonprofit. Monica Dukes of the U.S. Census Bureau will show you how to use Census data to pinpoint areas of need. This event is open to the public. [click here for more]

Wednesday April 13, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
Deanna Sirlin, artist and author of She's Got what It Takes: American Women Artists in Dialogue, and Maggie Davis, painter, teacher, writer, and arts advocate, come to the Atlanta-Fulton County Library, discussing what it means to be a woman artist and the issues that they confront daily in their ar... [click here for more]

Monday April 11, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free and open to the public,
From C4 Atlanta and the Foundation Center, learn about the pros and cons of fiscal sponsorship, the application process, the operational structure of a Model C fiscal sponsorship relationship, and the types of creative projects eligible for this model. [click here for more]

Thursday March 31, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
The Atlanta chapter of Women In Focus present their exhibit, A Celebration of International Women's Month. Hosted by Vanessa Cotton, the opening reception is set for Sun., March 13, from 2-4 p.m. [click here for more]

Friday October 30, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free and open to the public,
Get ready to kick up your heels for this fun demonstration of Arab folk dancing! Dabkeh, a form of folk dance commonly found in the Levant (Arab countries of the Eastern Mediterranean), is a line/circle dance often performed at weddings and other celebrations. The Alif Institute Dabkeh team will dem... [click here for more]

Friday October 2, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free and open to the public,
In conjunction with Poetic Voices of the Muslim World [click here for more]

Monday September 28, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free and open to the public,
Ameer Muhammad will explain how the camera has its own character in a film, and how its role may be the most important one. Sponsored by: Central Library, part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, and the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta. [click here for more]

Friday September 25, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
Educator Jelena Naim will lead an interactive session for children under 10 that includes story time followed by crafts that are related to Muslim prayers, observances and holidays. Please RSVP. [click here for more]

Monday April 27, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
Using photography and painting, Christopher Kuhl creates layered mixed media works that reflects his recent travels in the Southeast in search of Native Americans' history and their current rural presence. [click here for more]

Monday April 6, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free and open to the public,
Learn the process of starting a nonprofit organization step-by-step. This class explores the characteristics of effective nonprofits and demonstrates how to transform your idea for a charitable program or service into a fully-fledged organization. Registration required. [click here for more]

Thursday February 26, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: ,
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Wednesday January 28, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: ,
Author discussion and book signing. [click here for more]

Tuesday December 30, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: ,
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Tuesday December 30, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: ,
Monday-Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday-Thursday, 12:00 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 1:00 p.m.

Keyboard, bass and lead guitars available for in-house self-instruction. Ages 13-18.

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Thursday November 6, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Meet the Author Event: A Visitor’s Guide to the Literary South, by Trish Foxwell. Come meet the author and explore the landscapes of the great Southern writers, with a special emphasis on Atlanta’s Margaret Mitchell [click here for more]

Sunday September 21, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
Join the Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library Central Branch and commemorate the 108th anniversary of the Atlanta Race Riots. This program will be presented by local folk artist and historian Nathan Knight. [click here for more]

Monday August 25, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us for this program on the history of freed blacks in Atlanta following the Civil War. Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado will present this program using material drawn from the records of Fulton County. This program is made possible by a Civil War 150 Grant awarded to the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library... [click here for more]

Monday July 21, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public.,
Join us in the auditorium at the Central Library for a special program commemorating the Battle of Atlanta (July 22, 1864) with local historians and authors Henry Bryant and Katina Van Cronkhite. This program is made possible by a Civil War 150 Grant awarded to the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Syst... [click here for more]

Tuesday May 13, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us a we present a free concert by singer/songwriter Kraig Middleton. This gifted performer's lyrics will remind listeners of Jim Croce while his musical style ranges from Croce to Tracy Chapman. Following the performance Mr. Middleton will be available to sign CD's and talk with program attende... [click here for more]

Thursday February 27, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public.,
View documentary film The Loving Story" followed by a discussion led by historian Karcheik Sims-Alvarado. This program is part of "Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle" a series of grant funded programs developed by the Gilder-Lehrman Foundation with funding provided by the National Endow... [click here for more]

Wednesday February 26, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us as we view the documentary film Slavery By Another Name" followed by a presentation and discussion led by Tonya Groomes and Susan Burnore. This program is part of "Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle" a series of grant funded programs developed by the Gilder-Lehrman Foundation wi... [click here for more]

Tuesday February 25, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join Georgia State University History professor, Dr. Jeffery Young for a program and discussion relating to the docudrama The Abolitionists." This is the last of a four part series of "Abolitionists" events running Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 through February. This program is part of "Created Equal:... [click here for more]

Tuesday February 18, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
View Episode 3 of the docudrama The Abolitionists. This is the third of a four part series of Abolitionists" events running Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 through February. This program is part of "Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle" a series of grant funded programs developed by the Gilde... [click here for more]

Thursday February 13, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us on Valentine's Day as we view the documentary film The Loving Story" followed by a presentation and discussion led by Georgia State University history professor Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado. This program is part of "Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle" a series of grant funded prog... [click here for more]

Tuesday February 11, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us as we view Episode 2 of the docudrama The Abolitionists." This is the second of a four part series of "Abolitionists" events running Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 through February. This program is part of "Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle" a series of grant funded programs devel... [click here for more]

Tuesday February 4, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us as we view Episode 1 of the docudrama The Abolitionists." This is the first of a four part series of "Abolitionists" events running Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 through February. This program is part of "Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle" a series of grant funded programs develo... [click here for more]

Monday February 3, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
A presentation and discussion led by Freedom Rider Dr. Bernard LaFayette. This discussion will be preceded by a screening of the documentary film Freedom Riders beginning at 10 a.m. This program is part of Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle [click here for more]

Tuesday November 12, 2013 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
Join us in the Auditorium of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System – Central Library to view the PBS documentary series “Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns, Episode Ten: A Masterpiece by Midnight.” [click here for more]

Monday November 11, 2013 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free and open to the public,
Census data is a reputable source for presenting facts and evidence to support the need for a project or program. Use Census data to describe target populations to be served, identify key demographic components of the target population, and pinpoint data that helps to define community problems. [click here for more]

Tuesday November 5, 2013 07:00 PM EST
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us in the Auditorium of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System – Central Library to view the PBS documentary series “Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns, Episode Nine: The Adventure.” [click here for more]

Tuesday October 29, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us in the Auditorium of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System – Central Library to view the PBS documentary series “Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns, Episode Eight: Risk.” [click here for more]

Tuesday October 22, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us in the Auditorium of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System – Central Library to view the PBS documentary series “Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns, Episode Seven: Dedicated to Chaos.” [click here for more]

Tuesday October 15, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us in the Auditorium of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System – Central Library to view the PBS documentary series “Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns, Episode Six: Swing: The Velocity of Celebration.” [click here for more]

Tuesday October 8, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us in the Auditorium of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System – Central Library to view the PBS documentary series series “Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns, Episode Five: Swing: Pure Pleasure.” [click here for more]

Tuesday October 1, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us in the Auditorium of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System – Central Library to view the PBS documentary series “Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns, Episode Four: The True Welcome.” [click here for more]

Monday September 30, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month join us as we view From Mambo To Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale."" [click here for more]

Monday September 30, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free and open to the public,
Thinking about starting a business? Do you know who your customers are and what population you will serve? How do you determine the ideal location to start your business? Are you an existing business owner and wonder how to find new customers? Census data can help you answer those questions and many... [click here for more]

Tuesday September 24, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us in the Auditorium of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System – Central Library to view the PBS documentary series “Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns, Episode Three: Our Language.” [click here for more]

Tuesday September 17, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us in the Auditorium of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System – Central Library to view the PBS documentary series series “Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns, Episode Two: The Gift.” [click here for more]

Monday September 16, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month join us as we view the PBS documentary series “Latin Music USA, Episode 1: Bridges” [click here for more]

Tuesday September 10, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: This event is free and open to the public,
Join us in the Auditorium of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System – Central Library to view the PBS documentary series “Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns, Episode One: Gumbo.” [click here for more]

Friday July 26, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
George Edward Tait, Poet Laureate of Harlem, will teach a FREE poetry-writing workshop followed by a poetry reading. Many of Tait’s poems and articles have appeared in numerous publications, such as the New York Amsterdam, the Def Poetry Jam Anthology Bum Rush: The Page and At Arms. [click here for more]

Thursday May 23, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: ,
Original student artworks from public and private schools within the 5th Congressional District. [click here for more]

Monday May 20, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
Join the Atlanta-Fulton Central Library for acoustics songs from the heart. [click here for more]

Friday April 5, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Atlanta-Fulton Library - Central Branch Cost: Free,
Join us as author Sister Souljah discusses her latest book, Deeper Love Inside: The Porsche Santiaga Story. The mega-bestselling author delivers her stunning sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever. Cold, raw, and filled with adventur and emotional intensity, A Deeper Love Inside tells an unforgettable co... [click here for more]
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Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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