A New Chapter on Main Street: Loganville Celebrates Library Opening Saturday |
The new O’Kelly Memorial Library welcomes the community Sept. 19 with a ribbon cutting, family activities and a noon magic show. |
Loganville has a new reason to head downtown this weekend: the opening of the O’Kelly Memorial Library at 210 Main Street.
The library will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Sept. 19, inviting residents to explore its new home and mark a milestone for a familiar community institution. The move brings the library from its longtime location on Conyers Road into the heart of downtown Loganville.
Saturday’s celebration will include a ribbon cutting, guest speakers, light refreshments, giveaways and other activities. Families will also have a chance to enjoy a Ken Scott Magic Show at noon.
For longtime patrons, the opening offers an opportunity to get acquainted with a new setting for their library visits. For those who haven’t stopped by in a while, it’s an invitation to rediscover a local resource for reading, learning and connecting with neighbors.
O’Kelly Memorial Library remains part of the Azalea Regional Library System, which serves Walton County and surrounding communities.
The grand opening is only the beginning of the activity planned for the Main Street location. Just two days later, the Walton County Master Gardeners will launch a free Fall Garden Talk series, offering practical information for residents interested in making the most of their gardens through fall and beyond.
Each session runs from 2 to 3 p.m.:
The series gives residents another reason to return after Saturday’s festivities, with topics ranging from choosing plants for shady spaces to preparing for future growing seasons.
Whether you’re a regular library visitor, a family looking for a Saturday outing or simply curious about the new building, the celebration offers a chance to help welcome O’Kelly Memorial Library to its downtown home. |
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Hope they have more events like this. Downtown could use the energy.
Walt E.Me too! Would love to see more family activities and maybe some music downtown now that there’s a new gathering spot.
Moved here last year. Excited to finally meet neighbors at something fun!
Can anyone go to these gardening sessions or is it just for members?
Morris J.Anybody can go! They’re free and the gardeners are happy to answer questions from anyone. You don’t have to be a member.
Great question! The garden talk sessions are open to everyone, no membership required.
Shame the old building had to go, but maybe someone will put something useful there too.
Renee BowersI was thinking the same. I hope they find a good use for the old spot too, maybe a little community center or pop-up market.
Free refreshments and giveaways? Say less, I’m in.
We're glad the festivities caught your eye! There will definitely be treats and fun surprises throughout the event.
Glad it's still part of Azalea. My kids love using the online system.
Never knew the Master Gardeners did talks at the library. Might check that out.
Dale SimmonsThey’re usually pretty informative! I went to one last spring about pollinator plants. Worth stopping by if you’re into gardening.
Magic show at noon? We’ll be there early!
Hope parking is better downtown than at Conyers Rd.
Thanks for your note! The new downtown location aims to offer more convenient parking options than Conyers Road.
jay.featherstonParking can be tricky downtown during bigger events, but on normal days it’s easier than it was at Conyers. There’s a lot right behind the building too.
The old building was falling apart honestly. This is overdue.
We hear you, and that's one of the reasons for the move, the new building is a much-needed upgrade for our community.
Love that they're starting with garden talks. I want to learn about winter sowing!
We're glad you're excited! The Winter Sowing talk is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19, hope to see you there.
Will the Ken Scott show have clowns? My daughter is scared of clowns :)
No worries, the Ken Scott Magic Show is all about magic and fun, with no clowns involved.
Glad to see the library right on Main Street now. Feels more connected to everything.
We agree, the new Main Street location makes the library even more of a central community hub.
Jason BrowneTotally agree. I’m excited it’s easier to stop by now when running errands downtown. Hope that brings more folks in!
Excited for the ribbon cutting! The old spot was so out of the way.
We're excited too! The new spot truly brings the library closer to the heart of Loganville.