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Cartersville Public Library

429 West Main Street
770-382-4203

Mission

The Bartow County Library System provides all citizens of the county with resources and services to help meet their informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs. The library system is the primary self-directed learning resource for the county and offers extensive literary collections, current and reliable reference collections, and exciting children's collections that encourage citizens to develop an interest in reading and lifelong learning.

Vision For The Future


The Bartow County Library System will serve the informational and literary needs of all citizens in the county through the main library in Cartersville supplemented by community branch libraries in Adairsville and Euharlee. The libraries will also serve citizens in every home, office, school, daycare center, nursing home, and other remote site that has web access. The library system will be recognized as a significant educational, cultural, recreational, and economic asset and a comprehensive and varied community learning resource for the county.


Recent News

Bartow County Library System News - January 5, 2024

Healthy Tips for the New Year Start the new year off right as we discuss what a healthy lifestyle looks like. Angelica B. Davis, M.Ed., RDN, LD a Bartow County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent explores the 5 food groups and shares a healthy…

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Bartow County Library System Happenings Newsletter - September 8, 2023

Parent Workshop 5 Ways to Support Your Toddler's Language Development Join Angela Warlick from Elevate Speech and Pathology Services for a special meeting to learn about your child's developmental milestones, ways you can expand their ability to…

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Bartow County Library System Happenings Newsletter - July 28, 2023

The Summer Reading Program runs through the end of July. Be sure to fill out your completion forms and bring any completed reading logs into the library to claim your prizes! Yoga with Susan Susan Rodney will guide us through a gentle yoga…

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Bartow County Library System - The Summer Reading Program ends on July 31st.

Register for the Summer Reading Program. Fun activities and prizes all summer long! The Summer Reading Program runs through the end of July. Be sure to fill out your completion forms and bring any completed reading logs into the library to…

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Bartow County Library System Happenings Newsletter - July 14, 2023

Armchair Travelers Go to the Coronation! Monday, July 17th 3 pm - 4 pm Join Beth Cartier as she shares her experience at King Charles III's coronation and her travels through the countryside in Devon, England. Science Hour at the Emmie…

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Bartow County Library System News - June 23 ,2023

STEM Play Children are never too young to start doing STEM activities. Join us for hands on activities that focus on science, technology, engineering and math. Ages 0 - 5. Adairsville Library: Mondays at 10:30 am Emmie Nelson Library: Fridays…

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Bartow County Public Library System News - June 2, 2023

Register for the Summer Reading Program. Fun activities and prizes all summer long! Shakespeare Tavern:Midsummer, JR! Join us for an adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream using puppets, live music and props featuring the Shakespear's Tavern! …

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Bartow County Public Library System News - May 12, 2023

Homebuyers's Seminar Join Ashley Rozier, realtor with Keller Williams, and gain knowledge on how to purchase a home in the current real estate market. Saturday, May 20th at 12 pm Click here for more Information About "Bartow County Public Library…

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Bartow County Library System Happenings Newsletter - May 5, 2023

All Month Long Dry Mexican Mole Spice Kit Stop by any of our branches throughout the month of May and pick up a Dry Mexican Mole Spice Kit! Each kit will include a pack of spices, a recipe, and information about the history of Mexican…

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Bartow County Library System Happenings Newsletter - April 28, 2023

Stop by any of our branches throughout the month of May and pick up a Dry Mexican Mole Spice Kit. Each kit will include a pack of spices, a recipe and information about the history of Mexican cooking. Senior Movie Matinee: Ticket to Paradise …

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Bartow County Library System Happenings Newsletter - April 14, 2023

Storytimes Cartersville Library Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10 am. PreK Storytimes with Ms. Kelly Tuesdays at 11 am. Rock & Rhyme Baby Time with Ms. Kelly Wednesdays at 10 am. Emmie Nelson Library Family Story Time- Tuesdays at 11:15 am.…

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Cartersville Public Library : Brand New Storywalk at Dellinger Park!

Storywalk Drop by Dellinger Park at the trail around the duck pond between now and May 6th for a brand new Storywalk. Our Spring book is "Moth & Butterfly - Ta-Da" by Dev Petty and illustrated by Ana Aranda! Stop by the library after you…

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Bartow County Library System - Super Bowl Chili Spice Kit available February

Super Bowl Chili Spice Kit! Stop by any of our branches throughout the month of February and pick up a spice kit. Adairsville: The Basics Bartow Workshop The Basics Bartow, a nationally recognized public Health campaign will present five…

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Bartow County Library System : Brand New Storywalk At Dellinger Park

Drop by Dellinger Park between January 4th and March 3rd to go on a brand-new Storywalk! Our Winter book is "A Thing Called Snow" by Yuval Zommer. After you complete the Storywalk, stop by the library for a FREE book of your choice!…

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Bartow County Library System - View 18 Artifacts Banner Exhibit Beginning January 12, 2023

The "Eighteen Artifacts: Story of Jewish Atlanta" exhibit will be on display at the Cartersville Library from Jan 12th - Feb 15th. Also, join us for a program presented by Alicja Podbielska, Visiting Assistant Professor of Holocaust and Antisemitism…

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Season of Wonder at the Cartersville Library - December 2, 2022

Season of Wonder at the Cartersville Library Presenting a season filled with live music, crafts, movies, and many more magical activities, all completely free. Bring the family and spend time in our winter wonderland of trees decorated by local…

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Bartow County Library System : The Grand Theatre Kids Holiday Stories November 25,2022

Grand Theatre Holiday Kids' Stories Join us for a morning of fun and festive holiday themed interactive stories featuring the Grand Theatre and you. Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 11 am DIY Mulled Cider Lip Scrub Join us to create a yummy blend of…

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Cartersville Public Library : Computer Basics series begins November 1st.

All Month Long Greek Spice Kit Stop by any of our branches throughout the month of November and pick up a Greek Spice Kit! Each kit will include a pack of spices and a recipe, as well as information about the history of Greek cooking. …

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Bartow County Library System : Join the Friends And Etowah Jazz Society on the lawn!

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting at Cartersville. Join the Friends for a special performance by the Etowah Jazz Society on the library lawn. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks to enjoy during the show. October 20th from 6 pm -…

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Bartow County Library System - Libby is now available for Kindle Fire!

No Story times will be held in Cartersville in August. Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10 am will resume on September 6th. PreK Storytimes with Ms. Kelly Tuesdays at 11 am will resume on September 6th. Rock & Rhyme Baby Time with Ms. Kelly…

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Bartow County Library System - Korean BBQ Spice Kit All Month Long !

Click Here To View Bartow County Library System - Korean BBQ Spice Kit All Month Long!

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Bartow County Library System - Sea Creatures Are Loose In The Library!

Sea Creatures are loose in the library! Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet from the Children's Desk and search the Children's Department for hidden creatures! July 11th - July 16th Sign up for the Bartow County Library Summer Reading Program! Read for…

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Cartersville Public Library - Join us for a special program Pathways to Freedom

All Summer Long Summer Reading Registration Sign up for the summer reading program (May 27th - July 30th) and win prizes! Adult Registration Youth Registration Weekly Coloring Contest - rising Pre-K - 5th grade Stop by the Cartersville…

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