The mission of the Atlanta Public Library is to improve the quality of life of its patrons by expanding their horizons, meeting their learning needs, and enhancing their interests in meaningful and entertaining ways.
Services
The Atlanta Public Library offers a wide variety of services to its patrons. In addition to a collection of several thousand books, patrons also have access to free wi-fi, desktop computer use, fax/copier/printer/scanner (even documents from your mobile device!), shredder, laminator, Large Print, eBooks, audiobooks, Playaways, DVDs/Blu-Rays, and a growing video game collection as well as a Seed Library (just as it sounds…veggies, herbs, flowers, etc.!); all available to any anyone with a current Illinois library card. The Atlanta Public Library is also a member of the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) which allows patrons access to the collections of other Illinois libraries as well as a large database of audio and eBooks.
For more detailed Museum information, please visit: AtlantaMuseum.org!
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For even more free information resources, please check out the Illinois State Library’s I.R.I.S (Illinois Resource Information Source) to look up just about anything! It provides free access to a wide variety of research databases thanks to and funded by the Illinois Secretary of State. Take a moment to click around, and see what you may find to help you in your endeavors!
CRAFT AND HOBBY
“Designed specifically for public libraries across the nation, Craft & Hobby is an extensive online platform that aims to provide library patrons with access to creative educational resources. With Craft & Hobby, library patrons can explore in-depth online instructional videos and classes that span 22 different creative categories, allowing them to learn a new hobby or improve their skills in an existing area. Thanks to Craft & Hobby's on-demand streaming videos, patrons can learn whenever and wherever they choose!”
All you have to do is just click APL’s specific link above, enter your 10-digit APL Patron Card Barcode ID# (i.e. D872XXXXXX), submit and you’re in! Explore your craft and/or hobby, push play, and create away!! Feel free to check out their other bonus materials and downloads too:) We hope you enjoy!!!
hoopla
Hoopla is a digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, e-books, graphic novels, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone -- and even your TV! With no waitlist, titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later.
libby
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed eBooks to your Kindle e-reader! It’s free and easy to get started for new users.
The Palace Project
(formerly BOUNDLESS/axis360)
*ANNOUNCEMENT from RAILS (our inter-loan IL Library System) as of 10/2025:
“Due to the recent and abrupt closure of Baker & Taylor, the Boundless app that hosts the eRead Illinois collection is being discontinued. While a transition of this size would typically take months, we are moving quickly to ensure you and your patrons experience minimal interruption to your use of the eRead Illinois collection.
In the coming weeks, the entire eRead Illinois collection will be migrated to a new, sustainable platform: The Palace Project app managed by Lyrasis.
We recognize that this accelerated timeline requires your immediate attention, and we sincerely apologize that certain actions are necessary to prepare for the move.
Read more about the transition at railslibraries.org/news/123274”