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Thursday, March 21, 2013  The Dougherty County Public Library and more than 275 participating libraries around the state are in the process of upgrading its PINES catalog.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The Board of Trustees for the Dougherty County Public Library has voted on a contractor to start and complete renovations at the Downtown Central Library branch.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The Dougherty County Library Board of Trustees met on Tuesday evening to vote on the company that will renovate the central branch on Pine Avenue.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  According to our media partner, The Albany Herald, Chairman of the Board of the Dougherty County Public Library System, Guy Craft has resigned effective today.

Saturday, September 22, 2012  Updated with video; Family and friends gathered in front of the main public library on Pine Avenue to release balloons in honor of Ashley Moore.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Updated with video; The PINES program is doubling the amount for overdue Library materials from 10-cents to 20-cents in the coming days.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  On Tuesday, the Dougherty County Public Library Board of Trustees made a decision to close the Southside Branch and the Westtown Branch, laying off 6 employees system wide.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Public Library not only offers books and magazines to check out, they also offer volunteer opportunities.

Saturday, February 04, 2012  Monday February 6, 2012, is the last day to register to vote and make address changes for the Georgia Presidential Preference Primary Election.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  Dougherty County officials are closing one branch of the library for a good reason.

Monday, August 15, 2011  The Dougherty County Public Library offers access to free online tutors and 24-7 resources to students of all ages

Monday, August 08, 2011  Updated with video;Many can remember life without the internet but there are those under the age of 20 who never knew the world otherwise.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  In Albany there are a few places people can go to get out of the sun.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  FOX 31 Facebook fans wanted to know what resources are available for adults suffering from illiteracy?

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  Current director Teresa Cole will be leaving at the end of next week. She'll be taking a library director job at East Central Regional Library in Augusta GA.