Mary Berry Brown Memorial Library
🏢 Dale County · Midland City, Alabama
Mary Berry Brown Memorial Library
Tucked into the small Wiregrass community of Midland City in Dale County, the Mary Berry Brown Memorial Library gives residents a welcoming place to read, learn, and connect — just a short drive from Dothan along Hinton Waters Avenue.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1318 HINTON WATERS AVENUE, MIDLAND CITY, AL 36350
Phone: +1 334-983-3511
Website: maryberrybrown.library.site
Plus Code: 863P8G94+52 (MIDLAND CITY, AL)
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📖 About Mary Berry Brown Memorial Library
The Mary Berry Brown Memorial Library serves the residents of Midland City, a Dale County community situated at the heart of Alabama's Wiregrass region, about 10 miles northeast of Dothan. Named in memorial honor of Mary Berry Brown — a remembered figure of the local community — the library holds more than 9,400 volumes and circulates roughly 2,500 items annually to a service population of approximately 2,300 people. The library operates through Surpass Cloud, a library management system, and maintains an online catalog at maryberrybrown.surpass.cloud. Despite its modest size, the library provides the full range of public library services including public internet access and the statewide Alabama Virtual Library databases. A 1997 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant to Alabama libraries helped modernize rural public libraries like this one during a critical period of technological investment across the state's public library system.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Midland City and Dale County in Alabama's Wiregrass region
- 9,400-volume collection with annual circulation for a community of ~2,300
- Online catalog available at maryberrybrown.surpass.cloud
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access — free statewide databases for every Alabama resident
- Located on Hinton Waters Avenue, a short drive from Dothan
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free library card opens these digital resources at no charge:
📚 Services
- Public computers and internet access
- Print lending and library card registration
- Online catalog (maryberrybrown.surpass.cloud)
- Alabama Virtual Library database access
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program
- Children's programming
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Wiregrass Region
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mary Berry Brown Memorial Library part of a regional system?
The library is an independent public library serving Midland City and Dale County. It is part of Alabama's statewide public library network administered by the Alabama Public Library Service, which ensures cardholders statewide can access resources such as the Alabama Virtual Library.
Can I search the library catalog before visiting?
Yes. The library's online catalog is available at maryberrybrown.surpass.cloud, where you can search the collection of more than 9,400 volumes by title, author, or subject.
How close is Midland City to Dothan and its libraries?
Midland City sits about 10 miles northeast of Dothan along U.S. 431. The Mary Berry Brown Memorial Library is the dedicated public library for Midland City residents, offering convenient local access without the drive to the larger Dothan area.
What digital resources can I access free with a library card?
Every Alabama library cardholder — and every Alabama resident — can use the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) at avl.lib.al.us, which provides free 24/7 access to databases, academic journals, and newspapers. Cardholders can also borrow eBooks and audiobooks through Libby.
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