The Auburn Avenue Research Library provides a variety of services for library patrons. Please visit the AFPLS website for information on other AFPLS services.

Meeting Room Space | Non-Circulating Materials | Traveling Exhibit

The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System is pleased to offer the Heritage Education Center Auditorium ● 4th Floor as free meeting room space for community use. The availability of meeting room space is on a first-come, first-served basis by application.

Here's what you need to know to request meeting room space:

• All programs and meetings must be free and open to the public.
• Meeting room space is not available for private meetings and events.
• Those using the library's meeting rooms are subject to the rules set forth in the library system's Code of Conduct.
• Priority for meeting room usage is given to library sponsored programs.
• Individuals signing the Meeting Room Application must have a current AFPLS borrower's card.
• To ensure all groups have equal opportunity to book meeting rooms, organizations and groups can reserve meeting rooms twice per month.
• Permission to meet in the library does not constitute an endorsement of an individual's or group's beliefs.
• Users of library meeting rooms may not, at any time, use the name, address or telephone number of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System as the official address or headquarters for any individual, organization or business.
• Due to space constraints, the library may not be able to post flyers or other materials relating to meeting room use.
• Fees may be assessed to meeting room applicants, or user groups, for the repair of damages to facilities.

Request for Facility Use at the Auburn Avenue Research Library:

1.  Application must be received at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting/event.

2.  Submit one form for each request.

3.  All promotional materials, which include the Library's name, must be approved by the Library Administrator (prior to distribution).

4.  Groups must provide their own audiovisual equipment. 

5.  Applications are to be submitted to Gloria Strong via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or fax at 404-224-1021. Gloria Strong can be reached at 404-730-4001, extension 199.

6.  Once the application has been received, you will receive an email or phone call regarding your request.  Note:  Your application must be approved by the Library Administrator prior to publishing your meeting/event.

Non-Circulating Materials

The Auburn Avenue Research Library features a non-circulating library of materials related to the world heritage of peoples of African descent. Due to the non-circulating policy of AARL, Inter-Library loan and materials from AFPLS libraries are not returned at the Auburn location. Patrons may return materials at nearby Central Library or the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library at 409 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue.

Traveling Exhibit

Auburn Avenue Research Library Traveling Exhibit
The AARL traveling exhibit is now available for scheduled display in Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System branch libraries. Simply complete the Exhibit Request Form and email to the Reference and Research Division ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).   Contact Sharon Robinson at 404-730-4001, Ext 210 for confirmation.

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