The Library owns over 800,000 books for all ages, most of which you may borrow.

Books for Adults:

• Adult fiction (primarily novels)
• Popular books recently published
• Adult non-fiction
• Graphic novels
• Large print books
• Paperbacks

For more information on books, including the latest best-seller lists, and information on popular authors, check out our “Shelf Help” section.

Books for Young Adults:

• Young adult fiction (novels for grades 9-12)
• Young adult non-fiction
• Graphic novels

Books for Children:

• Board books (for babies and toddlers)
• Picture books (mostly for preschoolers through 3rd grade)
• Easy Readers (for beginning readers)
• Juvenile non-fiction (for all ages)
• Juvenile fiction (chapter books for grades 2-8)
• Juvenile paperbacks (all ages)
• Juvenile graphic novels
• Readalongs
• Large print
• Check out our Kids’ Page for recommended titles.

Books in Other Languages:

Several branches have small collections of books in languages other than English. These collections include both adult and children's titles.

• Spanish: Available at all locations.
• Chinese: Chamblee, Decatur ,Doraville
• Korean: Chamblee, Doraville
• Vietnamese: Chamblee, Clarkston, Doraville
• French: Clarkston, Decatur
• Russian: Brookhaven