Calhoun-Gordon County Library
Mission Statement
To provide quality,responsive and innovative information services which foster the individual pursuit of knowledge and enhance the cultural, economic and intellectual vitality of the community.
History of Calhoun-Gordon County Library
The library in Calhoun and Gordon County has a long history. It was established in 1911 by the Woman's Club. In 1957, this library joined the Northwest Georgia Regional Library System. The library employs four full-time, and five part-time staff, including student interns, along with several volunteers. It is open seven days a week in order to better serve its patrons.
The library has strong ties with both the City and County schools, and area private schools. It has a strong, viable partnership with the Friends Organization. The Friends of the Calhoun-Gordon County Library is comprised of members who share the belief that a strong, public library is a valuable intellectual, cultural, educational and recreational resource in the community.
The library is governed by a five-member board of trustees with members appointed by two funding agencies: the City of Calhoun and the Gordon County Commission. Funding for operations is provided by both the City and County at 35% and 65%, respectively. Our mission is to provide quality, responsive and innovative information services which foster the individual pursuit of knowledge and enhance the cultural, economic and intellectual vitality of the community.
Services Provided to the Community
Calhoun-Gordon County Library provides valuable assets to the community. We have an extensive genealogy collection and research area with a wide variety of reference materials available as needed. There are special programs for all ages including appearances of guest authors and illustrators. Children's Story Hour is offered each Tuesday morning. Recognizing the importance of children reading year-round, we offer a summer reading program. If a child reads 20 or more books, he/she is given a certificate.
The library contains a large collection of books, audio books, and videos for preschool, youth, teens, and adults. Our meeting room is equipped with a state-of-the art data projector, DVD/VHS player, and electronic projection screen. We subscribe to various newspapers, magazines, and periodicals for patron use. Eighteen computers and wireless internet access are also available, with usage that exceeds all other libraries in the Northwest Regional Library system. The library allows schools and daycare centers to visit for Story Time, Book Talks and tours. The staff visits area schools to tell stories, to be special guest readers and to discuss various library services and programs. Our website (cgcl.org.) provides informational links for all ages, along with links to various city and county information.
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