James Earl Carter Library

James Earl Carter Library James E. Carter Library
Georgia Southwestern State University
800 GSW University Drive
Americus, GA 31709
229-931-2259
[email protected]

07/31/2026

The Library’s hours will be changing as the Summer Semester Concludes. We will be closed this Sunday. Temporarily we will be open Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends through Tuesday, August 11.

Beginning Wednesday, August 12, the Library's hours will be:

Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Enjoy your break and good luck this fall!

07/01/2026

The Library will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 6, at 8 a.m. Have a safe and happy July 4 weekend!

06/18/2026

The library will be closed Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21, in observance of Juneteenth.

We resume normal operating hours on Monday, June 22.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend and look forward to seeing you when we reopen!

05/19/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the library will be closed Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, May 26.

05/05/2026

Library Hours Update:

May 5–May 8: Open 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10

May Term & Summer Hours
(May 11–July 30):

Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Students take a break from studying to visit with Lily and Charlie Thursday evening at the GSW Library.
04/30/2026

Students take a break from studying to visit with Lily and Charlie Thursday evening at the GSW Library.

Dear Students,As we head into finals, the Library is extending its hours to help you prepare and finish the semester str...
04/30/2026

Dear Students,
As we head into finals, the Library is extending its hours to help you prepare and finish the semester strong. Please see the updated schedule below:
Finals Extended Library Hours
Thursday, April 30: 8 a.m.–midnight
Friday, May 1: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, May 2: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, May 3: 4 p.m.–midnight
Monday, May 4: 8 a.m.–midnight
Tuesday, May 5: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
If you are looking for a quiet space to focus, our study rooms upstairs are available.
We’re also offering some extra support to help you get through finals week:
Free snack bags available after 7:30 p.m., beginning Thursday
Therapy dogs Charlie and Lily (please see attached image) visit:
Thursday, April 30: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Monday, May 4: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Join us for Finals Week, and best of luck on all your exams!

04/03/2026

The GSW Library will be closed Easter Sunday (April 5). We wish you a joyful and restful holiday, and we look forward to welcoming you back Monday.

03/10/2026

Library Spring Break Hours

During Spring Break, our library hours will be modified as follows:

Saturday–Sunday (March 14–15): Closed
Monday–Friday (March 16–20): 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday (March 21–22): Closed

Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, March 23.

We hope everyone has a happy and safe Spring Break!

01/18/2026

The library hours for Sunday, January 18, will be from 2-7:30 pm. The library will also be closed Monday January 19 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. We reopen at 8 am on Tuesday.

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800 GSW State University Drive
Americus, GA
31709

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 5pm - 11pm

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