Westtown Library

UPDATE: The location for the Groundbreaking Ceremony tomorrow, Thursday, May 7, 2026, has been changed to the Northwest Library Event Center located at 2507 Dawson Rd, Albany, Georgia and starts 9:00 AM. Hope to see you all there!

✨ You’re invited to help us break ground! ✨

Big things are happening at Westtown Library. Join us for the ceremonial groundbreaking at 9:00 AM Thursday, May 7!

📍 Location: Westtown Library, 2124 Waddell Ave., Albany, GA

In celebration of this milestone, the following locations will have a delayed opening:
🕒 Opening at 11:00 AM:
Central Library
Northwest Library
Tallulah Massey Library

Note: The Library on Wheels and Southside Library will open at their regular time.

Come celebrate with us at 9:00 AM, then come see us at 11:00 AM to check out your next great read! 📚✨

Update: All of our locations will open for regular hours of operation, Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Due to the potential for severe weather conditions, all Dougherty County Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026.

​We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Please check our social media or website for updates.

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, and Sunday, June 16, 2024, the City of Albany, with the assistance of Dougherty County, will activate Operation Safe Place to give people a place to cool off during the day.

According to current weather reports, the heat index is projected to exceed 100 degrees over the weekend. Below is a list of library locations available to anyone needing a break from the heat and the times we'll be open. Water will be provided at each site.

Central Branch in Downtown
Address: 300 Pine Avenue
Hours of Operation
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

The Northwest Library Branch
Address: 2507 Dawson Road
Hours of Operation:
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Southside Library Branch
Address: 2114 Habersham Road
Hours of Operation:
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tallulah Massey Library Branch
Address: 2004 Stratford Drive
Hours of Operation:
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Westtown Library Branch
Address: 2124 Waddell Avenue
Hours of Operation:
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Our online services are available 366 days a year at docolib.org

⭐ Friendly reminder to pick up your holds before we close Sunday and Monday, May 26 and 27, in observance of Memorial Day. We'll reopen for normal hours of operation Tuesday, May 28.

Our online services are available 366 days a year at docolib.org