Hampton Fortson Library
61 McDonough St
Hampton, GA 30228
Phone: 770-288-7233
Fax: 770-288-7230

Mission Statement and Activities/Functions of the Henry County Library System
To provide access to the materials the residents of Henry County need to meet the challenges of their daily lives, and to provide assistance in identifying and using these materials. Materials will be chosen andorganized in the manner most conducive to ease of use regardless of format: print, electronic, or some otherformat which may become available in the future. The library serves all persons on an equal basis in meetingtheir educational, recreational, civic, economic, and spiritual needs.

The materials, facilities and services of the Henry County Library System are available to the county’spopulation without regard to the political jurisdiction within which the resident lives. With the implementationof the Georgia PINES statewide computer catalog/circulation system, all Georgia residents enjoy access to alllibrary materials.

The Henry County Library System has several stated objectives based on our mission statement:

• Supplement formal study and encourage informal self-education
• Serve the community as a center of reliable information
• Support educational, civic, and cultural activities within thecommunity
• Stimulate thoughtful participation in the affairs of the community, thecountry, and the world
• Aid in learning and improving job-related skills
• Give access to a variety of opinions on matters of current interest andencourage freedom of expression
• Assist the individual to grow intellectually and to enjoy life more fully