Michelle Capers Renee Davis Laura Frey Debbie Harmon J. Pilkonis Tamela Faal
About the Library
The Villa Rica Public Library is a member of the West Georgia Regional Library System which includes: Carroll, Paulding, Douglas and Haralson Counties and is also part of the state-wide PINES network.
Hours
Effective April 2, 2007 the library will institute new closing time throughout the week. The library doors will close at the same time each day as the circulation desk.
Monday through Thursday, the library's new hours will be 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Friday hours will be 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Saturday hours will be 9:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
The library is closed on Sundays, and the drop box return, located at the front entrance of the parking lots is available 24/7.
Directions
From Atlanta: Take I-20 W to the GA-61/GA-101 Exit 24 toward Carrollton/Villa Rica Turn RIGHT onto GA-101/GA-61 N Turn RIGHT at the Racetrac Gas Station onto US-78 / GA-61 / GA-8 / W BANKHEAD HWY. Go STRIGHT through the red light at Region's Bank Turn at the next LEFT onto HORACE LUTHER DR. which runs behind the Region's Bank The library is on the LEFT behind the Post Office
Unattended Children Policy
Children are welcome in our libraries and we are concerned about their safety and welfare. However, parents and caregivers are responsible for monitoring the activities and regulating the behavior of their children while they are in the library.
Library Board
The library has a seven-member Advisory Board with members holding rotating terms. Members are appointed by members of the City Council for the ward they represent. [Currently two positions are open on the board.]
Current board members include:
Bonnie Amidon, Chair Linda Carter Collin Cash Julie Hall Ken Mims Clara Thomas Beth Thompson
Board meetings are held the fourth Monday in February, May, August and November at the library.
History of the Library
Curious about the history of the Villa Rica Public Library? Following is a timeline of important events that helped to shape the library into the state-of-the-art information center it is today.
1973 - First library opens in the old Powell-Berry-Powell Medical Center with Carrie Penrose Holloway serving as the first librarian. The library is the result of work by a group of citizens interested in securing a library for the city. In October, Ruth Moore joins the library staff. Liz Candler, library board chairman, asks board members to be conscious of long-range plans which included searching for library for a new library building.
1977 - Madelyn Morgan becomes new library board chairman. Board discusses expansion by opening up other rooms in the building for library use.
1978 - Library board discusses plans for expanding the building to create an area for reference materials. Motion is made to adopt an expansion program and seek help from the West Georgia Regional Library System and the city. Also during the year, Holloway resigns as manager and is replaced by Madelyn Morgan who was to oversee library operations of two day a week for four hours a day.
1981 - Board members discuss need for more library space again. Reported that the West Georgia Regional Library System was looking at Villa Rica as a possible site for a new library.
1983 - The tenth year of library operation and the city assists in opening more rooms in the building for library use. November 13 was selected as the library anniversary date.
1988 - Jim Cooper, director of the West Georgia Regional Library system, speaks to the VR board about how to set up a building fund for a new library. Several months later the board votes to set aside $9,000 from present funds to establish a building fund. Madelyn Morgan resigns as manager and Shirley Tanner takes her place. In October, City Manager Robert Barr presents the board with a detailed drawing of the proposed site of a new library. The city planned to hold a bond referendum of the December ballot which would include financing a new library.
1989 - City Manager briefs VR board about the bond issue and suggested the board get building plans and select an architect. Jim Cooper tells the board that plans are proceeding for a building program. Board selects Walden, Ashworth and Associates of Marietta to design the building.
1990 - Blueprints for a new library are received in April. Board meets with architect and interior designer to selected interior color scheme.
1991 - Bids for new library accepted. Shirley Tanner resigns as manager and is replaced by Suzanne Watson. The manager's job is approved by the city to become a full-time position. Groundbreaking for the new building held Thursday, February 21.
1992 - Library moves from Carroll Road facility to 70 Horace Luther Drive. Facility opened to the public on Monday, January 13. Formal Open House and Dedication ceremonies set for Sunday, April 5th.
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