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Constance Barkley-Lewis started her tenure as Interim Executive Director for the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation in February 2026. She has held leadership positions in corporate marketing, media and finance, non-profit foundations, and civic organizations. She is the author of Fairy Garden: Fairies of the Four Seasons , co-author of Oh My Wordle! , and the creator of two musicals and an award-winning one-act play.
Her love of reading, children, and her adopted Atlanta hometown makes her excited to step into this role. Her first career was as the founding director of the Metropolitan Area Committee Public Education Fund in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she worked with the Ford Foundation and the national Public Education Foundation to increase private support for public education.
Her position at AFPLF feels like a homecoming as she focuses on how to grow support for critical library programming made possible only by the Library Foundation as government support for public libraries declines.
Constance earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in English from UNC Chapel Hill. She is a member of Leadership Atlanta and has served in leadership positions on civic and non-profit boards including Invest Atlanta, The Historic District Development Committee, and the C.T. Vivian Leadership Institute. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Dale Lewis.

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We all have that one book we'll never forget! What's yours? Share the title in the comments and help someone discover their next great read! 👇

Looking for something new to try this month? 📚 Swipe through for a few of the many events happening across Fulton County Library branches this November. ➡️ Visit the link in our bio to explore the full event calendar and find programs near you!

The answer is simple: public funding provides the foundation, but community support helps make so much more possible. At the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation, we work to bridge the gap between public funding and the additional programs, resources, and opportunities that enrich the lives of our neighbors who rely on our libraries. We're inviting you to help us build on what's possible. Make your 2026 gift today through the link in our bio. 💚

Why pay for it when your library offers it for free? 📚 From books and audiobooks to free online tutoring and educational programs, Fulton County libraries have so much to offer. What's your favorite free library resource? Let us know in the comments!

At the heart of everything we do is a belief in the power of libraries. 💙📚 Learn more about our mission and how you can advocate for stronger libraries across Fulton County through the link in our bio!

Ghosts are imaginary. Our neighbors’ needs are real. That's why we're launching our year-end giving campaign with one important mission: to help ensure Fulton County's libraries continue providing the life-changing programs, resources, and opportunities that our communities depend on. Because a world without libraries is a world with fewer opportunities, fewer connections, and fewer possibilities. Together, we can help ensure their impact continues for generations to come. Give a gift today through the link in our bio and help keep our library doors open and minds growing. ❤️📚

Everyone deserves a place where they feel welcome. ❤️ No matter your age, background, or where you are in life, there's a place for you at your Fulton County library. 📚

Research shows that reading aloud helps build vocabulary, strengthen language skills, support social-emotional development, and lay the foundation for future learning. Through free storytime programs at our Fulton County libraries, children have opportunities to discover the joy of reading while learning, growing, and connecting with others. Explore upcoming storytime programs at your local Fulton County library through the link in our bio. 📚

Fall is the perfect time to try something new at your library! 🍂📚 How many of these can you check off your bucket list? Let us know in the comments!👇

Congratulations to Cate Kreider, our Adult Summer Reading prize winner! 🎉 We love celebrating our library community and the readers who make programs like Summer Reading so special! A big thank you to Cate and everyone who participated in this year's Summer Reading program. We hope you discovered some great books along the way! 📚

Every day, Fulton County’s 34 libraries provide access to educational resources, technology, literacy programs, and welcoming spaces where people of all ages can learn, grow, and connect. At the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation, we're proud to help fund programs and resources that strengthen our libraries and create more opportunities for the communities we serve. 34 libraries. Countless opportunities. One stronger community. ❤️

October is full of opportunities to learn, create, connect, and explore at your Fulton County Library! 🍂📚 Swipe through for a few of the many events happening across Fulton County Library branches this October ➡️ Visit the link in our bio to explore the full event calendar and find programs near you!

The freedom to read is worth protecting. In 2025, the American Library Association documented 5,668 books banned from libraries, the highest number of titles censored in a single year since ALA began compiling censorship data in 1990. Banned Books Week is a reminder of the important role our libraries play in protecting access to information and ensuring everyone in our community has the opportunity to explore ideas, discover new perspectives, and choose what they read. This Banned Books Week, take action by reading a challenged or banned book, talk about why access to books matters, and continue showing up for your local library. Let books be. Protect the freedom to read.

As Library Card Sign-Up Month comes to a close, we're reminded that some of the most valuable things in life don't come with a price tag. A library card is more than access to books. It's a gateway to lifelong learning, new opportunities, meaningful connections, and resources that empower individuals and strengthen our communities. At the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation, we're proud to support the programs and resources that make our libraries so much more than a place to borrow books. There's no better time to discover everything your Fulton County library has to offer! Visit the link in our bio to sign up for your library card today. 📚

One Book, One Read 2026 was a huge success! Thank you to bestselling author Jason Rekulak, whose novel The Last One at the Wedding was this year’s One Book, One Read selection, and award-winning journalist and news anchor Karyn Greer for an unforgettable event filled with engaging conversation, thoughtful questions, and a shared love of reading. The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation is proud to help fund programs like One Book, One Read that bring our community together through books, conversation, and connection. We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community that make experiences like this possible. Missed the event or want to experience it again? Watch the full livestream now through the link in our bio!

Today, communities across Georgia come together for Georgia Reads Day, kicking off Georgia Reads Week! Georgia Reads Day is an opportunity for everyone across our state to celebrate literacy and take a simple, meaningful literacy moment with a child, family member, student or neighbor. ❤️ You don't need a special event, a classroom, or even a new book. • A conversation is a literacy moment. • A song is a literacy moment. • A story is a literacy moment. • A trip to the library is a literacy moment. Together, we can make literacy part of everyday life in Georgia.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrate this month by picking up a book from a Hispanic or Latino author and maybe finding a new favorite along the way. Visit your local Fulton County Library branch or explore the catalog to start your next read. ❤️📚 What are you reading this Hispanic Heritage Month?

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and a reminder that some of the most valuable resources in our community are available to you with one free library card. 📚 Already have yours? Share this with someone who needs a little reminder of everything waiting for them at the library. 💙 Visit the link in our bio to sign up for a library card this September!

Someone in Fulton County needs their library today. 💙 Libraries meet people where they are, providing free access to resources, opportunities, information, and community every single day. That’s why libraries matter. And that’s why investing in them matters too. Learn more about how the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation helps strengthen libraries and the Fulton County community through the link in our bio. 🔗

Don’t be the LAST ONE to read our 2026 One Book, One Read selection, "The Last One at the Wedding"! 📚 Whether it was already on your Summer Reading list or you’re just picking up a copy, there’s still time to read this fast-paced, twisty thriller before we come together to celebrate our most successful Summer Reading program yet! Join readers from every corner of Fulton County at Central Library on Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. for a special event with author Jason Rekulak and a dynamic discussion about the novel. Save your seat through the link in our bio!

Looking for something new to try this month? From family activities and creative workshops to technology classes, book clubs, and community events, there's always something happening at your Fulton County Library. Visit the link in our bio to explore the full event calendar. 📅

With a Fulton County Library card, students can access free, online tutoring 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through Paper.co. From working through a challenging subject to getting feedback on an essay, students can connect with academic support whenever they need a little extra help. Another reason your library card is one of the most valuable tools you can have. ❤️📚

When we advocate for libraries, we advocate for access, opportunity, and stronger communities. 📚 Help us share, celebrate and champion the essential role libraries play in our community everyday. Learn more about library advocacy through the link in our bio. 🔗

As students head back to school, libraries continue to be an important resource for learning beyond the classroom. 📚 From educational databases and research tools to free, 24/7 online tutoring through Paper.co, Fulton County libraries connect students and families with resources that help make learning more accessible. When you support the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation, you’re investing in libraries as places where students can learn, explore, and build brighter futures. Learn more about the impact of your support and make a gift through the link in our bio. ❤️

Your library card can help you do a lot more than check out books! From laptops and museum passes to Georgia State Park access and theater tickets, the resources available through the Fulton County Library System might surprise you. Explore everything available through your library card at the link in our bio. 📚🔗

There's still time to join the county-wide book club featuring the One Book, One Read 2026 selection, "The Last One at the Wedding" by Jason Rekulak. Pick up your copy from a local book store and mark your calendars for the author event September 19th at Central Library! Learn more and register at the link in our bio. 🔗

Reading has the power to change lives. A love of reading often starts with access. Libraries help make that possible through free books, engaging programs, and welcoming spaces where people of all ages can learn, explore, and grow. Learn more about how the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation helps strengthen libraries and expand access to lifelong learning across Fulton County through the link in our bio. 🔗

When you support the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation, you're helping provide books, programs, and resources that empower children to learn, grow, and discover what's possible. Because every child deserves a place to belong, imagine, and believe in themselves. Make a difference today at the link in our bio ❤️

Looking for something to do this month? Whether you're looking to learn something new, get creative, spend time with family, or connect with your community, your Fulton County Library has events for all ages happening throughout the month. Visit the link in our bio to explore the full event calendar and find programs near you 🗓️

Georgia's new State Librarian, Angela Stanley, recently joined WABE's Closer Look with Rose Scott to share her vision for the future of public libraries, from expanding access to technology and workforce development opportunities to helping communities navigate an ever-changing world. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation at the link in our bio!

Your library card can help you do more than check out books! Through a statewide partnership between Georgia Public Library Service and Google, library cardholders now have free access to Google Career Certificates, a collection of online programs designed to help learners build skills for today’s workforce. Your next career move could start with your library card. Visit the link in our bio to learn more 🖥️🔗

Because of our incredible community, Summer Reading 2026 exceeded its participation goal! 🎉 Behind every number is a person discovering a new favorite book, building confidence, learning something new, or creating lasting memories at their library. Thank you to everyone who read, participated, volunteered, and supported Summer Reading. Together, we're helping create brighter futures through the power of libraries. ❤️📚

A reliable internet connection can make all the difference, opening access to jobs, education, healthcare, and essential services. For many members of our community, that connection starts at the library. Your support helps keep free internet access available for everyone who needs it. Learn more about library resources, upcoming programs and how to make an impact by visiting the link in our bio!

Join the biggest book club of the summer! 📚☀️ Pick up your copy of the 2026 One Book, One Read selection, "The Last One At the Wedding" and join the author, Jason Rekulak, on September 19th at Central Library. Learn more through the link in our bio!

Through your donations, advocacy and community support, together we can ensure Fulton County libraries remain strong and accessible for generations to come. Your Community. Your Library. Your Impact. Support our libraries today through the link in our bio📚

Our favorite library stories come from our community 💙 Finish this sentence in the comments: My library is my favorite place because... Your answer might inspire someone else to visit their local library!

Libraries build communities in quiet ways ❤️ A new friendship. A helping hand. A place to learn. A place to belong. Those moments may seem small, but together they create stronger neighborhoods and a stronger community.

Looking for something to do this month? From family activities and creative workshops to technology classes, book clubs, and community events, there's always something happening at your Fulton County Library. Visit the link in our bio to explore the full event calendar and find programs near you 📅

When you support the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation, you're helping ensure these opportunities remain available for families across our community. Learn more through the link below 💙⤵️ https://afplf.org/

What's one book you'd recommend to someone looking for their next great summer read? Ours is "The Last One at the Wedding" by Jason Rekulak! Share yours in the comments 📚⤵️ @jasonrekulak

Science, summer learning, and smiles! 🧪✨ Children at the Washington Park Branch recently enjoyed an exciting Summer Reading Program with The Science Guy, where hands-on experiments and interactive activities brought science to life. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of discovery, and a special thank you to The Science Guy for creating such a memorable experience! Explore upcoming library events and programs through the link in our bio. 📚

Need a sign to visit your local library? Consider this one! Whether you're searching for your next great read, looking for free resources, attending a community program, or simply looking for a quiet place to learn and explore, the library has something for everyone. Our libraries do so much more than provide books. They create opportunities, foster connections, and help strengthen our communities every day. Visit the link in our bio to explore library programs, resources, and ways to support our mission 📚

Libraries are so much more than shelves of books. They are gathering places, learning hubs, technology centers, and gateways to opportunity. They are places where children discover a love of reading, job seekers build new skills, families find resources, and community members connect. Their impact extends far beyond their walls, touching lives every day in ways both big and small. We're proud to support the Fulton County Public Library System and the vital role it plays in strengthening our community. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation, explore library programs and resources, and discover ways to support our mission 💙

Wondering what book to choose for your next Summer Reading adventure? Check out our 2026 One Book, One Read selection, "The Last One at the Wedding" by Jason Rekulak! This twisty, suspenseful novel will keep you turning pages through the very end. Whether you're reading by the pool, at the beach, or from your favorite cozy spot at home, this is one book you'll want to add to your summer reading list! Then join us on September 19th at Central Library for a special opportunity to meet the author and hear more about the story behind the book. Have you picked up your copy yet? Learn more and register for the author event through the link in our bio 🔗

Learning doesn’t have to stop when school lets out 📚 Children can lose 20% or more of their reading progress over the summer, but small, consistent learning opportunities can make a lasting difference. From daily reading habits to summer reading challenges and educational programs, libraries play a vital role in helping children stay engaged, build confidence, and continue learning while school is out. This summer, encourage the young readers in your life to pick up a book, visit the library, and participate in a summer reading program. Help stop the summer slide and create brighter futures for children across our community by supporting our libraries through the link in our bio 💙

There’s still time to help children across our community continue learning, growing, and building confidence this summer 📚 Many children rely on our summer reading programs to provide access to books, educational resources, and supportive spaces that prevent learning loss while school is out. When you give to the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation, you’re investing in brighter futures, stronger communities, and opportunities that can last a lifetime. A gift of any size helps keep Fulton County kids learning. Join us in helping stop the summer slide and ensure more children have the resources they need to thrive this summer through the link in our bio.

When you support our libraries, you're putting essential resources directly into the hands of your neighbors when they need them most. More than 200,000 people across metro Atlanta rely on the public library system for internet access. Behind that number are adults working toward literacy goals, job seekers submitting applications, and families navigating housing, healthcare, and critical services. For many, the library is more than a place to borrow books. It's a vital connection to opportunity, stability, and a brighter future. When you give to the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation, you're investing in your neighbors, strengthening our community, and helping ensure everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive. Join us in making a difference through the link below ⤵️ https://afplf.org/donate/

Today's readers are tomorrow's leaders. The "summer slide" causes elementary-age children to lose up to two months of critical academic progress during summer break, with an even greater impact on children in underserved communities. The result is cumulative learning loss that can require teachers to spend up to six weeks re-teaching material each fall. For low-income students, this loss contributes to a widening achievement gap that puts those children 2.5-3 years behind their peers by fifth grade, a gap that becomes almost impossible to make up. For Fulton County’s future workforce, this is not just an education issue, it’s an economic one. But together, we can change that. When you invest in summer reading, you're investing in the future of Fulton County. Your support today helps shape the workforce, innovators, and leaders of tomorrow. Help build a stronger future for Fulton County through the link in our bio 📚

Your donations create brighter futures for children across Fulton County. Summer is underway, and children across our community are now spending their days outside of the classroom. For many fellow Fulton County residents, libraries are more than just buildings filled with books. They are a lifeline, providing access to resources, learning opportunities, and supportive spaces that can change the trajectory of their futures. When families have access to books, educational support, and safe spaces to learn throughout the summer, the impact can last a lifetime. Children who participate in summer reading programs enter their next school year ready to learn, avoiding time lost to remedial instruction. Together, we can help ensure every child in our community has the support they need to keep reading, learning, and believing in what’s possible. Join us in creating stronger futures for children across Fulton County by adding your support today through the link in our bio 🤍⤵️

Every child deserves the chance to keep learning. When you invest in summer reading, you invest in stronger futures for our children and our community ❤️ Many families depend on our libraries throughout the summer months. Without them, access to books, educational resources, and safe, supportive spaces would be limited for so many children and families. That's why summer reading programs do so much more than fill time during school break. They provide children with the necessary resources to continue learning, growing, and building confidence all summer long. Help support our mission to expand access to summer reading programs across Fulton County and stop the summer slide through the link in our bio 📚

Your donations fuel our mission: giving every child in Fulton County access to books, learning opportunities, and essential resources this summer via their neighborhood library. Thousands of children are at risk of losing 20% or more of their reading progress over the summer due to a lack of access to books and educational support. Together, we have the power to change that. Your support helps provide free books, structured reading challenges, and safe, enriching spaces for children to immerse themselves in the power of books. When you give, you help keep children reading, learning, and thriving all summer long. Help us Stop the Summer Slide! We want to make summer reading possible for children across Fulton County through the link in our bio 🔗📚

Summer reading is more than a summertime activity. It helps prevent the “summer slide” and keeps minds engaged long after the school year ends. This year, Atlanta-Fulton County is reading the 2026 One Book, One Read selection, "The Last One at the Wedding" by Jason Rekulak. Join readers across the city, support your local bookstores, and get ready for a special author event with Jason Rekulak on September 19 at Central Library. Have you picked your summer read yet? 📚 Programs and community initiatives like these help foster a culture of literacy across our community and beyond ❤️ Learn more about One Book, One Read or add your support for the Summer Reading program through the link in our bio 🔗

We are so grateful to be this year's beneficiary of Audacity's 7th Anniversary Community Market NON-PROFIT RAFFLE! 🤍 Every ticket purchased helps fund local libraries, programs, essential resources and services right here in our community. 100% of proceeds go directly to supporting our mission at Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation. Come celebrate 7 years of community, creativity, and connection while making a real impact! Follow the link in our bio for more event details. 🗓️ Saturday, May 30th 🕐 4:00 - 8:00 pm 📍Little Five Points Community Center

When you support summer reading, you’re not just funding a program, you’re investing in Atlanta’s future. Every summer, thousands of children across our community lose critical reading progress, up to 30% of their school year gains, simply because they lack access to books, enrichment, and educational support. Over time, those learning gaps widen and can affect graduation rates, workforce readiness, and future opportunities. But summer reading stops the slide! Thanks to our generous donors, the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Foundation, provides children and families across Fulton County with access to free books, literacy programs, and safe spaces that help keep young minds engaged all summer long. Join us in helping stop the summer slide and build stronger futures for the next generation. Make an impact today through the link in our bio 📚 Thank you for showing your support for summer reading!

Because of supporters like you, programs like Year of the Book are made possible 📚 Join us this month as we celebrate Mystery Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month for the Year of the Book theme! Read a mystery book or a book by an APPI author, attend an event at your local library and join the Beanstack challenge. Learn more about Year of the Book or add your support for our Fulton County libraries through the link in our bio 🧡

A library is the heartbeat of a community and it's powered by people like you 📚 Our libraries provide far more than what you see on the shelves. From early literacy programs to job readiness resources, these life-changing services are only possible through your support. Visit the link in our bio to make a gift today and help ensure every neighbor has access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive ❤️

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