Atlanta/Fulton Public Library System - Auburn Avenue Research Library
101 Auburn Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30303
(404) 613-4001
The Auburn Avenue Research Library is a special library in the Fulton County Library System. It focuses on African American culture and history and on other people of African descent. Staff help with research, and the library has archives, art and history exhibits, and public programs such as lectures, film screenings and book talks.
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Archives researchService
Researchers can use original historical records at the library. These include photographs, sound recordings, rare books, art and artifacts, with a focus on local Atlanta history. Staff help in the archives reading room, and some collections can be searched online.
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Copy machinesService
You can use copy machines there.
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Exhibitions and galleriesProgram
The library shows exhibits in three gallery spaces: the Cary-McPheeters Gallery, the Children's Gallery and the 2nd Floor Gallery. Current shows run for months at a time.
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Public programs: lectures, book discussions, film screenings, workshopsProgram
The library holds book discussions, readings, film screenings, lectures, seminars, tours and workshops. Dates are shown on the library's events list.
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Reference and research helpService
Librarians answer research questions about African American culture and history. They use books, microforms and online research databases. You can get help in person, by email, by mail or by phone.
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Scheduled group toursService
Guided tours for groups of 5 or more that cover the exhibits, library history, and services; a longer research presentation and tour is also offered.
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Self-guided toursService
Individuals and groups of 5 or fewer can tour the building on their own and pick up a tour guide sheet.
Events 3
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Unscheduled guided tours
Fourth Friday of each month, 12:00-2:00 p.m
A 30-45 minute guided tour for individuals with no booking needed.
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Auburn Avenue Literary Society
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A literary society event is listed at the library on Oct 19 from 6:30pm to 7:45pm.
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Saturday Matinee at Auburn film series
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A film series at the library. One listed showing is on Oct 17 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
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