Florala Public Library
🏢 Alabama Public Library Service · Florala, Alabama
Florala Public Library
The Florala Public Library serves a town rich with history on the Alabama-Florida state line — a community home to the world's oldest consecutive annual Masonic Day celebration and to Lake Jackson, whose shores Andrew Jackson visited with his soldiers in 1818.
🕑 Library Hours
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| Thursday | Call to confirm |
| Friday | Call to confirm |
| Saturday | Call to confirm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1214 FOURTH STREET, FLORALA, AL 36442
Phone: +1 334-858-3525
Plus Code: 863M2M4F+74 (FLORALA, AL)
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📖 About Florala Public Library
The Florala Public Library is the public library of Florala, a city in Covington County in southern Alabama, situated on the Alabama-Florida state line near the Conecuh National Forest. Florala occupies a uniquely historic spot: in 1818, General Andrew Jackson stopped at the nearby lake with his soldiers during the First Seminole War, and that body of water — Lake Jackson — was named in his honor. The city has hosted the world's oldest consecutive annual Masonic Day celebration since 1870, observed each year through Florala's Fidelity Masonic Lodge No. 685 to honor St. John's Day. Lake Jackson sits on the state line with half its shoreline in Alabama, and Florala City Park occupies all of the Alabama lakeshore, providing a scenic backdrop for this small Wiregrass community. The library on Fourth Street gives Florala and Covington County residents free access to books, computers, and the statewide Alabama Virtual Library.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located near Lake Jackson — named for General Andrew Jackson, who stopped here in 1818
- Florala has hosted the world's oldest consecutive annual Masonic Day celebration since 1870
- Serves Florala and Covington County in southern Alabama near the Florida state line
- Free Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access for every Covington County and Alabama resident
- Public computers and Wi-Fi for community needs and digital access
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Florala library card opens these statewide digital resources at no charge:
📚 Services
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Print lending and interlibrary loan
- Library card registration
- Alabama Virtual Library database access
- Reference assistance
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Community programming and events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Covington County & South Alabama
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the history of Lake Jackson near Florala?
Lake Jackson gets its name from General Andrew Jackson, who stopped at the lake with his soldiers during the First Seminole War in 1818. The lake sits on the Alabama-Florida state line, with half its shoreline in Alabama and the other half in Florida. Florala City Park occupies the entire Alabama shoreline, making the lake a central feature of community life in Florala.
What is the Masonic Day celebration in Florala, and why is it notable?
Since 1870, Florala has hosted the world's oldest consecutive annual Masonic Day celebration through Fidelity Masonic Lodge No. 685. The event honors St. John's Day, observed around June 24, commemorating the feast day that Masonic lodges have recognized since the 18th century. Over 150 years of unbroken celebration makes Florala's event a nationally recognized Masonic tradition.
What digital resources does the Florala Public Library provide?
Every Alabama resident — including all Covington County cardholders — has free access to the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) at avl.lib.al.us, which provides databases, academic journals, digital newspapers, and eBooks around the clock. Library cardholders can also borrow eBooks and audiobooks through Libby.
How do I confirm the library's current hours?
Call the Florala Public Library at (334) 858-3525 to confirm current hours before your visit, as hours for small public libraries may vary seasonally or around local holidays.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.