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Clayton County Library System

The Clayton County Library System was founded in January of 1941 through the efforts of the Jonesboro Women's Club. The library began with a collection of 200 books that the Women's Club borrowed from the WPA. A room was rented above the old Jones Brothers Department Store on South Main Street, across from the railroad depot. Mrs. Mary Barnette became the first librarian.
CCLS’s mission is to contribute to the success of the citizens of our diverse community by offering a full range of library services that meet their informational, educational and leisure interests, fostering the love of reading in our youth and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for all.

CCLS is now comprised of six branch library locations: Headquarters (865 Battlecreek Road, Jonesboro), Forest Park, Lovejoy, Jonesboro, Morrow and Riverdale. http://www.claytonpl.org/index.asp