The Friends of Pickens Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, meaning your support is fully tax-deductible. Every contribution goes directly toward funding library programs, resources, and community initiatives, helping us promote literacy and education for all.
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The Friends of the Pickens Library would proudly like to thank our Business Patrons
Community Bank of Pickens County is consistently ranked in the top 10 in Georgia in SBA lending. We are very active in the local home construction market as well as providing commercial and consumer lending and seasonal lines of credit. We offer a full suite of deposit products for both business and individual customers. Even when you are not able to come to us, we offer immediate access though our online banking and other technologies. Regardless of the size of your banking needs, our goal is to provide you with the best customer service and products available.
The Community Thrift Store serves the residents of Pickens County, Georgia in many ways.
Through the sale of items that are generously donated to the store, and through the dedicated service of the 100% volunteer staff and Board, more than 7.5 Million Dollars have been donated to groups and organizations throughout the community.
Thank you Pickens County!
Amicalola EMC is a not-for-profit electric cooperative, built by the communities we serve to deliver reliable, sustainable and affordable energy. And, because we answer to local members like you, rather than out-of-town shareholders, our electric cooperative has a unique understanding of our local needs. In fact, many of our leaders and employees live right here in the community.
Pickens County Library Festival of Trees and Wreaths. The Holiday Open House is on December 9th from 5:00-7:00. Santa will be joining us for a holiday event with many other activities, including a community art showcase. This is a great time to have family and friends visit the library to look at the trees and take a picture with Santa!
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Turn Your Time Into Support for the Library!
If you volunteer at the Community Thrift Store, be sure to mention that you’re volunteering on behalf of the Friends of the Pickens Library (FOPL). This simple step helps us qualify for the PCCRA Grant, which directly supports our efforts to provide more resources and programs for the Pickens County Library.
Every hour you give makes a difference!
Volunteer here: https://thecommunitythriftstore.com/volunteer/
Thank you for helping us help the library!
Is your TBR pile reaching the ceiling? Do you have a bookshelf crying out for a clear-out session? Here’s your chance to help. All proceeds support the Pickens Library. Here’s a quick reminder about our donation guidelines:
What We Can Accept:
Books in good condition (not soiled or smelly!)
- Fiction: Hardback and paperback Mysteries, thrillers, romances (think good condition, please!) – basically anything that will keep people up late turning pages.
- Non-Fiction: Hardback and paperback History buffs, science enthusiasts, DIY dreamers – send those awesome books our way (but skip the encyclopedias, dictionaries, or thesauruses… they’re readily available online these days).
- Spiritual/Religious Books: Yes, but no Bibles
- Coffee Table Books: Always a welcome addition!
- Children’s and Young Adult Books: Especially needed! (in good condition)
- Picture books for babies and children under 5
- First readers (Grades 1 & 2) and chapter books (for both boys & girls)
- Young adult fiction (fantasy, science fiction, mysteries, etc.)
- Science books for children
- History books for children
- Books about animals and reptiles, etc.
Donation Limits:
- Larger donations are accepted on Tuesdays or Thursdays, from 11 AM to 5 PM.
- Up to 10 items can be donated any day during library hours.
- Special donation request please fill out our contact form and someone will get back in touch with you.
For more information:
- Click the link to send an email via our website
- Simply email info@friendsofpickenslibrary.org
- Or call the Pickens Library 706-692-5411
📣 Upcoming Closings:
📕 December 23-26: All SRLS locations will be closed for the Christmas Holiday
📕 December 31: All SRLS locations will close at 5:00 PM
📕 January 1: All SRLS locations will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day.
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LOOK!! The Christmas Book Sale Shelves have been replenished! Wonderful books for all ages! ... See MoreSee Less
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We're excited to share our December 2025 library programs!
There's something for everyone at the library. 📚🎉
See full program details and register for select programs here: bit.ly/Calendar-SRLS
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Today the "elves" from Friends of Pickens County GA Library set up a display of Christmas books both adult and children on our book sale shelves. $1.00 for paperback and $2.00 for hardbacks. A special sale on the cart of Christmas cookbooks for only $1.00. Come to the library and get first choice for all the books on display. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks to Carol Hagadorn for decorating the Friends of Pickens County GA Library wreath for the Pickens County Library Festival of Trees. Beautiful ❤️
This is beautiful!
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📣 Upcoming Closings:
📕 November 11: All SRLS locations will be closed for Staff Development Day
📕 November 26: All SRLS locations will close at 5:00 PM
📕 November 27-29: All SRLS locations will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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