Atlanta–Fulton Public Library System, Atlanta

Name: Atlanta–Fulton Public Library System
Address: 1 Margaret Mitchell Sq NW, Atlanta, 30303, United States
Telephone: (404) 730-1700

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Atlanta–Fulton Public Library System, Atlanta

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The Atlanta–Fulton Public Library System is a network of public libraries serving the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, both in the U.S. state of Georgia. The system is administered by Fulton County. The system is composed of the Atlanta Central Library in Downtown Atlanta, which serves as the library headquarters, as well as the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, and 33 branch libraries. ()

Established: 1902 (122 years ago)Coordinates: 33°45'28"N, 84°23'19"W

Address

1 Margaret Mitchell Sq NWDowntown Atlanta (Peachtree Center)Atlanta 30303 United States

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(404) 730-1700

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Atlanta–Fulton Public Library System – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Philips Arena, Centennial Olympic Park, Center for Civil and Human Rights, M. Rich Building.

0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Philips Arena, Atlanta
12 min walk • Philips Arena, renamed in 2018 as State Farm Arena, is a premier sports and entertainment venue situated in the heart of Atlanta, United States. As a central hub for athletic events and concerts, this arena is home to the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball...
~1110 ftW
Park, Theme park, Amusement park
Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta
6 min walk • Centennial Olympic Park, situated in the heart of downtown Atlanta, United States, is a testament to the city's rich history and its role in hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics. Sprawling across 22 acres, this urban oasis was created as the world's gathering place during...
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta
13 min walk • In the heart of Atlanta, the Center for Civil and Human Rights stands as a poignant testament to the enduring struggle for equality and justice. This museum, which opened its doors in 2014, offers a comprehensive and immersive experience into the civil rights movement...
0.4 miS
Shopping, Department store
M. Rich Building, Atlanta
11 min walk • The M. Rich Building, also known as Rich's Department Store, is a historic building in downtown Atlanta in the United States. Its history dates back to 1867 when Morris Rich opened a small shop at the corner of Whitehall and Hunter streets (now Peachtree Street...
~940 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Tabernacle Concert Hall, Atlanta
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, the Tabernacle Concert Hall stands as a testament to the city's vibrant music scene. This historic venue, originally built as a church in the early 20th century, has been repurposed to become one of Atlanta's premier destinations for...
~1170 ftS
Monuments and statues
Atlanta from the Ashes, Atlanta
6 min walk • Atlanta from the Ashes, more commonly known as The Phoenix, is a bronze monument located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, symbolizing Atlanta's rise from the ashes of the Civil War to become a world city.
~1120 ftSW
Large reservoir with a water park
Lake Lanier, Atlanta
6 min walk • Lake Lanier is a reservoir in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created by the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River in 1956, and is also fed by the waters of the Chestatee River.
~980 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Peachtree Center, Atlanta
5 min walk • Peachtree Center is a district located in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Most of the structures that make up the district were designed by Atlanta architect John C. Portman, Jr.
~1920 ftS
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Underground Atlanta, Atlanta
10 min walk • Underground Atlanta is a shopping and entertainment district in the Five Points neighborhood of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States, near the Five Points MARTA station. It is currently undergoing renovations.
~630 ftS
Park
Woodruff Park, Atlanta
4 min walk • Woodruff Park, named for Robert W. Woodruff, is located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The park's 6 acres are north of Edgewood Ave, between Peachtree Street NE and Park Place NE.
~950 ftN
Convention center
AmericasMart, Atlanta
5 min walk • AmericasMart Atlanta is a wholesale trade center located in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The exhibition center is one of the largest permanent wholesale trade centers in the world. AmericasMart Atlanta consists of three buildings totaling seven million square feet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Atlanta–Fulton Public Library System?

Nearby attractions include Equitable Building, Atlanta (2 min walk), Rialto Center for the Arts, Atlanta (3 min walk), Georgia-Pacific Tower, Atlanta (3 min walk), Flatiron Building, Atlanta (3 min walk).

How to get to Atlanta–Fulton Public Library System by public transport?

The nearest stations to Atlanta–Fulton Public Library System:

Tram

Peachtree Center • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (2 min walk)
Luckie at Cone • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (3 min walk)

Metro

Peachtree Center • Lines: Gold, Red (3 min walk)
Five Points • Lines: Blue, Gold, Green, Red (9 min walk)

Bus

Atlanta Greyhound Bus Station (21 min walk)
Village Smoke • Lines: Blue Route (23 min walk)