Welcome Cobb Cat Library Catalog

Welcome to the Cobb County Public Library System

From this home page you may link to:

Let's Read! Library Blog
View current library Job Openings (Full and Part Time).
View our Online Resources,
Learn about our Computer and Internet Access,
Print a Meeting Room Application,
Check your Voter Registration Status,
Find out about our Libraries. or
Apply for a library card at any one of our 17 libraries.

FAQ's How do I renew my books online?
How do I request a book? How do I get a library card?

"Explore the World of Insects"

Observe a Madagascar hissing cockroach at
the Cobb County 4-H seminar explaining bug basics. Next Presentation:
Powder Springs Library - July 24 at 11 am

Storyteller Michael Levine
Stories and music with special guest
musician Michael Levine on Saturday at the
West Cobb Library - July 26 at 11 am

Author & Coach Vince Dooley
Cobb Library Foundation "Meet the Author Luncheon" series. September 22 - 11:30 am
at the Georgian Club. Fundraiser for the Gail Rogers Honorary Scholarship Fund.
Tickets: $30.00

Recent Additions to Library Services:

DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOBOOKS and CHILDREN’S VIDEOS From OverDrive Accessible with your library card and PIN.

Playaway - Pre-loaded, palm-sized audio book listening device now available for check-out at your library. Playaway Titles Currently Available include many of the school required reading titles.

Automated Telephone Notification
Downloadable eAudiobooks
eAudiobook Search
E-Mail Notification
NextReads Newsletters
Wireless Internet Access at all Cobb County Public Libraries.

Current Events:

RENOVATION UPDATES
Mt. View Regional Library

Current Service and Parking Availability Updates

BOOK GROUPS

CENTRAL LIBRARY
Meets 3rd Tuesday
Join us August 18th to Discuss
(pdf) FLYER
LUNCHEON OF THE BOATING PARTY
by Susan Vreeland

BOOK LISTS

中文新书
New Chinese Titles
새로운 한국어 서적
New Korean Titles
Young Adult Req. Reading

PROGRAMS

Summer Programs!
Childrens' Programs
Young Adult Programs
Georgia State Parks
& Historical Sites
ParkPass Library Loan Program
Get Out. Get Dirty. Get Fit.
Check Out Our Georgia ParkPass
for Georgia State Parks and
Historic Sites. (PDF) Flyer

When you can't get to a library try:
VIRTUAL LIBRARY - Online Resources

These are subscription databases available to you free from the Cobb County Library. Some of them are also available from your home computer with a password.

Password Needed: Database licensing requires that we provide remote access only to registered library users via a protected password, which can be obtained by logging into COBBCAT with your library card number and PIN. Once you are logged in, click on My Profile in the thin blue banner. The current password is displayed here.

Our mission is ... To promote interest in reading and provide materials and services in support of research, knowledge and cultural enrichment for all people.

We pledge to ... Promote literacy learning and enrichment for all range ages; Provide courteous, efficient and quality services to all; Provide a broad range of resources responsive to the diverse and changing needs of our community; Provide a knowledgeable, committed and caring staff; and Manage our resources in a responsible, cost effective manner

Database Spotlight:

GALILEO (Link) (Georgia Online Learning Resource Center – Georgia’s Virtual Library, funded by the Governor and the General Assembly for the citizens of Georgia since 1995)

Find citations and full-text articles in more than 5,000 general and scholarly journals and newspapers.
Find information in online encyclopedias and directories.
Find documents and images.
Find special resources for children.
Link to Georgia libraries’ catalogs.

Tutorial – How to Use GALILEO: Link

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