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Free children’s eye exams, glasses at Cobb libraries

On 15 days in June and July, free eye exams and free eyeglasses will be given to children in need at four Cobb County libraries, with registration required. (Courtesy of Cobb County)
On 15 days in June and July, free eye exams and free eyeglasses will be given to children in need at four Cobb County libraries, with registration required. (Courtesy of Cobb County)
By Carolyn Cunningham
June 22, 2020

The Vision To Learn mobile clinic will visit Cobb public libraries on 13 days during June and July.

Vision To Learn is a national nonprofit that provides free eye exams and free eyeglasses for children in low-income areas, according to a county statement.

Registration is required at cobbcat.org/tag/vision-to-learn.

The upcoming library visits, all from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., include:

  • Sibley Library, 1539 South Cobb Drive SE, Marietta: June 29-30, July 30-31.
  • South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton: July 1-2, July 28-29.
  • North Cobb Regional Library, 3535 Old 41 Highway NW, Kennesaw: July 13-15.
  • Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta: July 16-17.

Since mid-2018, Vision To Learn has staged mobile clinic visits at Cobb libraries.

These events are part of Cobb County Public Libraries’ collaboration with Learn4Life, the Metro Atlanta Regional Education Partnership, for improving “cradle to career” success.

Information on Cobb library resources and programs: 770-528-2320 or cobbcat.org

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