Double Springs Public Library
🏢 Carl Elliott Regional Library System · Double Springs, Alabama
Double Springs Public Library
The Double Springs Public Library serves as the county-seat branch of the Carl Elliott Regional Library System, offering Winston County residents a welcoming space for reading, research, and community programs three days a week at 637 Blake Drive. It sits in the heart of the "Free State of Winston," the famously independent county that refused to secede during the Civil War.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 11am–5pm |
| Thursday | 11am–5pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 637 Blake Drive, DOUBLE SPRINGS, AL 35553
Phone: (205) 489-2412
Website: youseemore.com
Plus Code: 866J4JX6+8G (DOUBLE SPRINGS, AL)
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📖 About Double Springs Public Library
The Double Springs Public Library is the county-seat branch of the Carl Elliott Regional Library System (CERL), which was named in honor of Alabama Congressman Carl Elliott — the author of the landmark 1956 Library Services Act that extended public library service to rural America, including communities just like Double Springs. The library serves Winston County residents from its home at 637 Blake Drive, a short distance from the county courthouse in the small town of Double Springs (pop. 1,119). Winston County is celebrated as the "Free State of Winston" for its historic refusal to secede from the Union during the Civil War, and the library preserves that independent community spirit by connecting residents with books, digital resources, and local history materials. As a CERL member, a Double Springs card gives access to the shared catalog of all six branch locations across Winston and Walker counties, plus statewide digital resources through the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL).
⭐ What makes this library special
- County-seat branch of the Carl Elliott Regional Library System (CERL), named for the Alabama congressman who wrote the 1956 Library Services Act
- Located in Double Springs, county seat of Winston County — Alabama's "Free State of Winston" that refused secession in 1861
- Shared CERL catalog links all six branch locations across Winston and Walker counties
- Free access to Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) databases and eBooks for all Alabama residents
- Free public Wi-Fi and computer access available during open hours
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Double Springs library card unlocks free digital resources for all Alabama residents:
📚 Services
- Book lending and interlibrary loan through the CERL shared catalog
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) digital resource access
- Community meeting and program space
🎸 Programs
- Children's story time and youth reading programs
- Summer Reading Program
- Community events and informational programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Winston & Walker Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What days is the Double Springs Public Library open?
The library is open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call (205) 489-2412 to confirm hours before visiting.
Who was Carl Elliott, and why is the regional library system named after him?
Carl Elliott was a U.S. Congressman from Jasper, Alabama (1949–1965) who authored the landmark 1956 Library Services Act, the first federal law to fund public library service to rural Americans. That legislation brought bookmobiles and sustained library access to communities across Winston and Walker counties, so the regional system is named in his honor. He also received the first John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in 1990.
Can I use my Double Springs card at other CERL branches?
Yes. A card issued at any Carl Elliott Regional Library branch — including Double Springs — gives you borrowing privileges at all six CERL locations: Arley, Carbon Hill, Double Springs, Haleyville, Jasper, and Sumiton. You can also search the shared catalog and place holds online at cerl.tlcdelivers.com.
What free online resources are available with a Winston County library card?
All Alabama residents — including Winston County cardholders — have free 24/7 access to the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) at avl.lib.al.us, which includes magazine and newspaper databases, academic research tools, eBooks, and homework help resources at no charge.
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