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Learn how to visit the Robert W. Woodruff Library, including library hours, entry requirements, parking and directions, shuttles, and more.
Directions & Parking
Parking
- Paid parking for authorized visitors to the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library is available in the lot at the rear (west) of the building from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on normal business days. Other visitors may park at the Clark Atlanta University parking deck located within walking distance at the corner of Fair and Mildred streets.
- Library parking may be restricted to accommodate special events, holidays or other special circumstances. In addition, parking lot signage clearly indicates that unauthorized cars parked in designated spaces (staff, faculty, handicapped, etc.) are subject to towing. Vehicles remaining in the Library’s lot overnight will be towed.
- Limited parking is available to authorized visitors. For admittance, press the intercom to speak with a Security Services officer. Additional parking is available at the Clark Atlanta University parking deck located within walking distance at the corner of Fair and Mildred streets.
Directions
From the North/Downtown: Take I-75/85 South to I-20 West. Exit at Joseph Lowery Boulevard (Exit 55A). Turn right at the traffic light and make a right onto Parsons Street. Make a left onto Milton Street and the entrance to the Library’s gated parking lot is located at the corner of Parsons and Milton Streets.
From the South/Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport: Take I-75/85 North to I-20 West. Exit at Joseph Lowery Boulevard (Exit 55A). Turn right at the traffic light and make a right onto Parsons Street. Make a left onto Milton Street and the entrance to the Library’s gated parking lot is located at the corner of Parsons and Milton Streets.
From the I-20 East (Traveling Westbound): Take I-20 East about a mile past downtown Atlanta. Exit at Joseph Lowery Boulevard (Exit 55A). Turn right at the traffic light and make a right onto Parsons Street. Make a left onto Milton Street. The entrance to the Library’s gated parking lot is located at the corner of Parsons and Milton Streets.
From the I-20 West (Traveling Eastbound): Take I-20 East to Joseph Lowery Boulevard (Exit 55A). Turn left at the traffic light and make a right onto Parsons Street. Make a left onto Milton Street. The entrance to the Library’s gated parking lot is located at the corner of Parsons and Milton Streets.
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