Gwinnett County Public Library

Name

Gwinnett County Public Library

Legal name

Gwinnett County Public Library

Website

https://gwinnettpl.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210), Libraries and Archives (51921), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community education programs
• Children's literacy programs
• Digital lending platforms
• Maker space workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Tax Funding: As a public library system, the primary funding comes from Gwinnett County tax revenue, providing free services to county residents.
2. Non-Resident Library Cards: Non-resident cards available for $40 annual fee for individuals living outside Gwinnett County who don't qualify for free cards. Fee based on Gwinnett resident's tax contribution toward public library service.
3. Foundation Donations: The Gwinnett County Public Library Foundation accepts donations through various programs including Early Childhood Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Career Online High School, Technology and Collections Enhancement, and Welcoming Spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Gwinnett County Public Library is a public library system that provides free access to physical and digital library collections (books, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, databases, language learning in 70+ languages), Learning Labs maker spaces (3D printers, recording studios, Adobe Creative Cloud), age-segmented programming (early literacy, teen entrepreneurship, adult reentry support), and educational services (Career Online High School, tutoring, language learning, voter registration, passport services) through 16 branch locations in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Services are funded by county tax revenue, foundation donations, and grants, with free library cards for eligible residents and $40 annual cards for non-residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GCPL Foundation: The philanthropic arm of Gwinnett County Public Library that supports the library through fundraising, donations, and community engagement programs.
• Learning Labs
• Beanstack

Products and services

• Library Card (Resident) Free annual library card for Gwinnett County residents, school and government employees, Georgia Gwinnett College and Gwinnett Technical College students/faculty, business owners, and property owners, granting access to physical and digital collections.
• Non-Resident Library Card Annual library card available for $40 for non-residents who do not otherwise qualify for free cards; fee reflects tax contribution of Gwinnett residents.
• Digital Library Card Digital library card for Gwinnett students (ages 13-17) and residents providing access to digital resources and branch computer access; convertible to full access card.
• Learning Labs Community maker spaces offering 3D printers, laser printers, recording studios, Adobe Creative Cloud, cameras, podcasting equipment, and coding class support for Gwinnett County cardholders.
• Summer Reading Challenge Annual community-wide reading challenge for all ages with progressive prize levels and accompanying events such as magic shows and puppet shows.
• 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Early literacy program that helps families with young children build pre-kindergarten reading habits through milestones tracked in Beanstack.
• Career Online High School Accredited online high school diploma program offered free through the library with a flexible, supportive curriculum for adult learners.
• New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator Six-month entrepreneurship incubator for individuals who have served time in jail or prison, providing assistance developing business ideas, operations training, and mentor support.
• RISE Teen Entrepreneurship Program Teen entrepreneurship program for ages 13-19 providing mentorship, Shark Tank-style competition, and funding for winners of business idea pitches.
• Game Jam Annual game development competition in which participants design and build video games within a constrained timeframe with winners across multiple categories.
• Student Film Fest Annual student film festival accepting short films from students aged 11+ across Middle School, High School, and Higher Education categories, with awards across Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Story, and genre categories.
• Seed Library Seed-lending collection at the Grayson Branch allowing patrons to check out up to three seed packets weekly across categories of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
• Photo Annual Exhibition Annual photography showcase open to all Georgia residents, with selected works exhibited at the Duluth branch and published in an online virtual gallery.
• Garden Fest Annual garden-themed community event featuring programming on hydroponic gardening, pollinator-friendly plants, garden design, and nature journaling.
• Yiddish Book Club Series Book club series bringing Yiddish literature and culture to the Gwinnett community, presented as part of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program in partnership with the American Library Association.
• Passport Services Passport application acceptance services offered at GCPL branches as a community service.
• Vision To Learn Partnership Program Partnership program providing free vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses for children at GCPL branches in collaboration with Vision To Learn.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51% of Gwinnett children not prepared for kindergarten - library programs address early literacy gaps
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gas South ArenaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025Partnership for Disney On Ice reward program where kids who read 5+ books could redeem free tickets to shows at Gas South Arena. Also partner for Atlanta Gladiators Hat Trick for Reading program.
• Vision To LearncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Vision To Learn provides free vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses for children at Gwinnett County Public Library branches. The partnership addresses educational barriers by ensuring children can see clearly, supporting academic success. Eye exams and eyeglasses are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to parents or children.
• Gwinnett Sports CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Partnership for Hat Trick for Reading program with Atlanta Gladiators hockey team. Children K-12 who read 3 books receive free ticket to any Gladiators home game during the 2025-2026 season.
• Yiddish Book CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Yiddish Book Club Series is presented as part of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program, in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA) and funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. This program brings Yiddish literature and culture to the Gwinnett community through book club discussions.
• BeanstackcoreTechnology or IntegrationBeanstack is the reading challenge software platform used by Gwinnett County Public Library for programs including Summer Reading Challenge, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, and other reading initiatives. It helps patrons track minutes read and earn virtual badges.
• Overdrive/LibbycoreTechnology or IntegrationOverdrive and the Libby app provide access to millions of eBooks and audiobooks accessible with a Gwinnett County Public Library card. This is a primary digital content platform for the library.
• Adobe Creative CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdobe Creative Cloud software is available in Learning Labs for patrons to create podcasts, video content, photography, and digital graphics. Free access with library card.
• Little Shop of StoriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal bookstore partner for Middle Grade Author Series. Little Shop of Stories attends author events and has books available for purchase at events.
• WSB-TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal news coverage by WSB-TV featured the Seed Library at the Grayson Branch, showcasing how community members can check out free seeds to grow their own gardens.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cobb County Public Library: Metro Atlanta county library system with multiple branches, similar county-funded operating model, and comparable programming for children, teens, and adults directly comparable to GCPL.
• DeKalb County Public Library: Metro Atlanta county library system operating multiple branches with comparable services including digital lending, early literacy, and community programming under a county tax funding model.
• Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System: Public library system serving the City of Atlanta within Fulton County with central and branch locations, directly comparable public library governance and service model in the same metro region.
• Fulton County Library System: Adjacent metro Atlanta county library system serving unincorporated Fulton County with multiple branches, similar programming (maker spaces, digital lending, education), and tax-funded operating model directly comparable to GCPL.

Broad incumbents

• Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: County-funded library system serving Charlotte-Mecklenburg with multiple branches, robust digital lending, and community programming for a diverse growing metro population; comparable scale and operating model.
• King County Library System: Large suburban county library system in Washington state serving the Seattle metro area; operates numerous branches with comprehensive digital, educational, and community programming at a comparable institutional scale.
• Wake County Public Libraries: County library system serving Wake County, NC with multiple branches and comprehensive programming; comparable suburban county library operations to GCPL in scale, funding model, and demographic profile.
• Harris County Public Library: Large suburban county library system serving the Houston metro area in Texas with multiple branches, comparable county-tax funding model, and similar breadth of programming for diverse populations.
• Hennepin County Library: Suburban county library system serving Hennepin County, Minnesota with multiple branches, robust digital lending, and community programming; comparable operating model and scale to GCPL.
• Multnomah County Library: Large urban-suburban county library system in Oregon operating multiple branches with extensive programming, maker spaces, and digital lending; comparable scale and operating model to GCPL though larger geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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