Collinsville Public Library
🏢 Collinsville Public Library · Collinsville, Alabama
Collinsville Public Library
Founded in 1933 by the Collinsville Study Club with Mrs. Fannie Johnson as its first librarian, the Collinsville Public Library has served this small DeKalb County town for over nine decades — welcoming all with free books, computers, and ESL classes at 151 Main Street.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 11am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 11am–6pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11am–6pm |
| Friday | 11am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 151 Main Street, Collinsville, AL 35961
Phone: (256) 524-2135
Website: collinsvillealabama.net
Plus Code: 866P747Q+FP (Collinsville, AL)
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📖 About Collinsville Public Library
The Collinsville Public Library traces its roots to 1933, when the Collinsville Study Club established the collection and Mrs. Fannie Johnson became the first librarian. Operated as an independent, publicly funded library at 151 Main Street in Collinsville, Alabama, it now serves a community of roughly 2,000 residents in DeKalb County. The library holds 8,252 volumes and circulates about 5,040 items per year. It runs on an Atriuum integrated library system adopted in 2009, with an online catalog accessible at dekalbplal.booksys.net. Staff members Jennifer Wilkins, Yvonne Patrick, and Robin Rowan keep the library welcoming, and the board of directors — chaired by Phyllis Jones — guides its development. Alabama cardholders also unlock the statewide Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) for free online research databases.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1933 by the Collinsville Study Club — one of DeKalb County's oldest community libraries, with over 90 years of continuous service
- 8,252-volume collection plus audio tapes and videos, all free for public borrowing
- 12 public computers with internet access and in-house Wi-Fi for personal devices
- Free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes open to all community members
- Statewide Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access with any Alabama public library card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Collinsville library cardholders unlock Alabama's statewide digital resources at no cost:
📚 Services
- 12 public computers with internet access and in-house wireless for personal devices
- Free ESL (English as a Second Language) classes for community members
- Physical borrowing of books, audio tapes, and videos (all free)
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Online card catalog via Atriuum (dekalbplal.booksys.net)
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) research databases
🎸 Programs
- Free English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction
- Youth programming emphasizing safe after-school learning
- Community reading and literacy support
📍 Nearby Libraries in DeKalb & Cherokee Counties, Alabama
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Collinsville Public Library open, and who started it?
The library was founded in 1933 by the Collinsville Study Club, a local civic organization, with Mrs. Fannie Johnson serving as the first librarian. It has provided free library service to Collinsville residents continuously for over 90 years.
What are the library's hours, and is it open on weekends?
The library is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call (256) 524-2135 to confirm hours before visiting.
Does the library offer ESL classes, and who can attend?
Yes — free English as a Second Language classes are available to any community member. The library sees these classes as central to its mission of serving Collinsville's evolving and diverse population. Contact the library for current class schedules.
What is the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) and how do I access it?
The Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) is a statewide resource funded by the state of Alabama that gives every Alabama resident free access to research databases covering academic journals, news, encyclopedias, and more. Any valid Alabama public library card unlocks AVL — ask staff at the Collinsville library to help you get started.
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