Denmark Library Set to Open This Week!

CUMMING, Georgia (March 26, 2025) – Forsyth County Public Library (FCPL) announces the opening of the Denmark Library on Thursday, March 27 at 9:00 a.m. Located at 530 Fowler Road in Alpharetta, the Denmark Library will serve the southwest area of the county and is the fifth library branch in the Forsyth County Public Library system.  

Designed by McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and built by Albion General Contractors, Inc., the 22,504 square foot building features nature-inspired design elements to complement the panoramic views of the 9.5 acre lot. Special features include a drive-up window for retrieving reserved items, a partitionable 2,611 square foot meeting room, six study rooms, an intergenerational sitting area, an outdoor amphitheater, a story stroll, and an outdoor educational area for children.   

“I am absolutely thrilled to open the Denmark Library to the people of Forsyth County,” said Library Director Adrianne Junius. “Denmark will serve children, teens, and adults with literacy, community spaces, study areas, programs, and a place to explore their world. The drive-up holds pickup window is going to be a game-changer for so many people who have mobility issues or little ones asleep in the back of the car,” said Junius.  

Denmark Library currently houses roughly 49,000 items in a variety of languages tailored to the residents of Forsyth County. The collection also includes 21 new Chromebooks and 40 new Launchpads that were partially funded by a $117,932.78 Digital Connectivity Grant through Georgia Public Library Service from the Georgia Office of the Governor using American Rescue Plan Act funding. 

"I am proud to celebrate the opening of our newest library branch. This exciting addition will serve as a vital resource for our community, offering a place for learning, enrichment, and connection for people of all ages,” said FCPL Board Chair Christy Winters. “This project would not have been possible without the citizens of Forsyth County voting for the passage of SPLOST VIII and the support of current and former members of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and the Forsyth State Delegation," Winters continued. 

Denmark Library will begin offering a robust lineup of events for all ages beginning March 31 just in time for spring break in Forsyth County. Scheduled events include a Great Robot Wilderness Adventure for elementary-aged children, live performances for all ages by Lee Bryan That Puppet Guy, a Star Wars-themed escape room for teens, and sakura texture painting for adults among other events. See the Library's website for details at ForsythPL.org. 

Special opening day hours at Denmark Library on Thursday, March 27 are 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Regular FCPL operating hours of 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30–5:30 p.m. on Sundays, and 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays begin on Friday, March 28. 

“We are so excited to finally be able to share this beautiful library with the community. Staff have been working very hard to get the building ready. It's a beautiful time of year to enjoy our unique outdoor spaces. Sitting in our comfortable Adirondack chairs overlooking lovely pastures will soon become a favorite of Denmark patrons,” said Denmark Library Youth Services Supervisor Amy Szvetecz.  

Library staff are in the process of planning an official dedication ceremony for later this spring. “I would like to thank the staff, the FCPL Board of Trustees, Forsyth County Government, our State Legislative Delegation, Georgia Public Library Service, and last but not least, the citizens of Forsyth County who all made this library come to life,” said Junius.  

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