The Seed Library is now operational, and is free and open to all (with or without a library card). (And thanks to the folks who showed up for our kickoff event.) We were happy to welcome Hart County Extension Agent Sierra Cannon Burke, as well as Jennifer Standridge – Northeast Georgia Conservation District Manager. Many thanks, as well, to the Friends of the Hart County Library for providing refreshments.

REMINDER: The Hart County Adult Learning Center (adjoining the library) offers free adult education classes: High school equivalency courses, GED courses, and English for speakers of other languages.
Daytime classes: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Evening classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For more information:
Adult Learning Center: 706-376-3000
Daytime instructor: 706-552-0951 or text 770-810-5482 or e-mail vmartin@athenstech.edu
Evening instructor: 706-213-2096 or e-mail kcurry@athenstech.edu

UPDATE FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE HART COUNTY LIBRARY:
The Friends of the Hart County Library is a 501(c)3 organization, formed to promote the improvement of the facilities and services of the Hart County Library. Friends of the Library (FOTL) purchases books, periodicals, supplies, and support children's activities throughout the year. FOTL generates money through its bookstore, raffles, and other fundraisers, including their annual "Wine, Cheese & A Little Jazz" event.

In the Friends bookstore, prices are $0.25 for children's books; $1.00 for hardcovers; $0.50 for paperbacks (or three for $1.00). The bookstore is located in the lower level of the library, and the hours of operation are 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Thursday through Saturday.
Gently used book donations are welcome and fiction paperback and hardback books are most appreciated. The Friends do not accept donations of magazines, outdated textbooks/technical manuals.

Please consider joining the Friends; the annual membership dues are $20.00 for an individual membership, or $30.00 for a family. Checks may be made out to "Friends of the Library" and mailed/delivered to the Hart County Library at 150 Benson Street, Hartwell, GA 30643.

The Friends of the Hart County Library Bookstore is operated on the lower level of the library by Friends volunteers from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Thursday through Saturday.

UPDATE: Hart County Library is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays; 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Thursdays; and 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
We are open to the public during these hours (masks are encouraged), but we can accommodate those interested in our optional "Porch Pickup" for reserved books/materials, as well. Give us a call at 706-376-4655 for additional information.