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Forsyth County Public Library is the county’s public library system, with five branches around Forsyth County and a Bookmobile that brings books, Wi-Fi and Chromebooks to neighborhoods across the county. Whether you live here or are just visiting, it’s an easy place to spend an afternoon: browse the shelves, join a program, borrow digital books, or settle in with a laptop.

Highlights

Programs for every age: storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, family storytimes, Paws to Read with certified therapy dogs, LEGO and chess clubs, teen advisory boards, plus adult book clubs, writers’ groups, crafts, tech help and more. Programs vary by branch and week, so check the events calendar.
eLibrary: digital resources including genealogy research tools like Fold3 and FamilySearch, plus self-publishing tools through the Indie Author Project and Pressbooks.
Room to meet and study: every branch has a public meeting room and study rooms that can be reserved online, plus Wi-Fi, public computers and printing.
Bookmobile: about 3,500 books and DVDs in English and Spanish, Wi-Fi and Chromebooks, with stops in neighborhoods around the county. See the outreach calendar for the schedule.
Convenience: request curbside pickup, sign up for a library card online, and use the library’s mobile app. Denmark Library was designed with a drive-up window for picking up holds.

Locations

Cumming Library: 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA 30040 · 770-781-9840, option 3
Denmark Library: 530 Fowler Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004 · 770-781-9840, option 4
Hampton Park Library: 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA 30041 · 770-781-9840, option 5
Post Road Library: 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA 30040 · 770-781-9840, option 6
Sharon Forks Library: 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA 30041 · 770-781-9840, option 7
Bookmobile: stops around the county. Outreach team: 678-513-9354 or Outreach@ForsythPL.org

Hours at all branches: Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM–5:30 PM, Sun 1:30–5:30 PM. Hours can change for holidays and special closures, so check the library’s website before you go.

Visit the Forsyth County Public Library website for the catalog, events calendar, room reservations and library card sign-up.

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