(229) 758-3131 259 East Main Street, Colquitt, Georgia 39837
Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed

The Miller County – James W. Merritt, Jr. Memorial Library provides a great selection of print and audiovisual materials for check out. In addition to the traditional fiction and nonfiction collections, the library offers books on CD, large print materials, and DVDs. Your PINES card will also allow you to borrow materials from libraries across the state.

With your PINES card, you may use our public access computers to check email, use the Internet, or write a paper.

The genealogy collection provides access to local histories, yearbooks, and Miller County family histories. 

Our children’s collection consists of classic and contemporary titles in both print and DVD format for children of all ages and reading levels. The children’s area also has children’s computers with games and learning activities appropriate for your child’s learning level.

Our genealogy room offers local histories, yearbooks, microfilm of local newspapers, and numerous other helpful resources.

Events for Children

Storytime: The 3rd Thursday of the Month at 10:30am

Come meet other children, hear a great story, learn new songs, and make crafts.

Legos at the Library: The 4th Thursday of the Month at 4pm
Come to the library to make wonderful creations!

Chess: The 1st Thursday of the Month at 4pm 

Come to the library to learn how to play chess. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Events for Adults

Second Tuesday Book Club: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 10am.
Join our wonderful monthly book club. For more details or to join, call the library at 229-758-3131.

The Bookies: 2nd Wednesday of the Month

For more details or to join, call the library at 229-758-3131.

The Lit-Wits Bookclub: 2nd Tuesday of the Month

For more details or to join, call the library at 229-758-3131.

Please call us or email us at librarian@swgrl.org or subscribe to our Spotlight Newsletter for more information on any of our programs and events.

Miller County – James W. Merritt, Jr. Memorial Library Board Members

Chairperson:  Becky Braswell
Vice Chairperson: Jennifer Trawick
Secretary: Dr. Debra Jones
Treasurer: Carlton Thomas
Members:  Debra Calhoun
  Jerry Calhoun
  John Cocky
  Jo Mock
  Wallace Phillips
   

Chairman: Jo Davis

Vice Chairman: Joanne Holland

Treasurer: Carlton Thomas

Secretary: Debra Jones

Board Members

  • John Calhoun
  • John Cockey
  • Jo Davis
  • Joanne Holland
  • Debra Jones
  • Wallace Phillips
  • Carlton Thomas
  • Jennifer Trawick