Horseshoe Bend Regional Library
🏢 Horseshoe Bend Regional Library System · Dadeville, Alabama
Horseshoe Bend Regional Library
The Horseshoe Bend Regional Library in Dadeville is the headquarters of a nine-library system spanning four Alabama counties, offering passport acceptance, free notary service, bookmobile routes, and a growing genealogy collection at the edge of Lake Martin country.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 207 North West Street, DADEVILLE, AL 36853
Phone: +1 256-825-9232
Website: horseshoebendlibrary.org
Plus Code: 864PR6JM+JR (DADEVILLE, AL)
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📖 About Horseshoe Bend Regional Library
Named for the famous 1814 Creek War battle site twelve miles north in Tallapoosa County, Horseshoe Bend Regional Library anchors a regional system serving Coosa, Elmore, Lee, and Tallapoosa counties from its headquarters at 207 North West Street in Dadeville. The system coordinates nine member libraries and a bookmobile that extends service to rural communities across four counties. The Dadeville headquarters is Tallapoosa County's designated U.S. passport acceptance facility, with appointments available Monday through Thursday and on Fridays by request. A free notary public is on staff Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons by appointment. Patrons can also browse and purchase vintage library books through the library's eBay storefront. The online catalog is powered by Biblionix at horseshoebendlibrary.biblionix.com.
⭐ What makes this library special
- U.S. passport acceptance: Mon–Thu 10 am–3:30 pm; Fri by appointment — no separate passport agency needed
- Free notary public: Mon, Wed & Fri, 12 pm–4:30 pm by appointment (bring photo ID; documents must be unsigned)
- Headquarters for a nine-library system serving Coosa, Elmore, Lee & Tallapoosa counties
- Bookmobile and outreach services with published routes to rural communities
- Online catalog at horseshoebendlibrary.biblionix.com — searchable from home
- Vintage library book sales via eBay
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free library card unlocks statewide and regional digital resources:
📚 Services
- Book, DVD, and audiobook lending
- U.S. passport application acceptance (Mon–Thu 10 am–3:30 pm; Fri by appt)
- Free notary public service (Mon/Wed/Fri 12–4:30 pm, by appointment)
- Bookmobile & outreach services
- Interlibrary loan
- Genealogy and local history collection
- Online catalog (Biblionix)
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access
- Reference assistance
- Vintage book sales (eBay)
🎸 Programs
- Summer storytime
- Bookmobile outreach to rural communities
- Regional library card (valid at all nine member libraries)
📍 Nearby Libraries in Tallapoosa & Shelby Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for or renew my U.S. passport at the Horseshoe Bend Regional Library?
Yes. The library is a designated U.S. passport acceptance facility. Walk-in service is available Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 3:30 pm. Friday appointments are available upon request. Bring required documents, a passport photo, and payment. Call (256) 825-9232 to confirm availability.
Is notary service available at the library?
Yes. A free notary public is available by appointment on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Bring a valid photo ID, and do not sign your documents until the notary witnesses you. Call (256) 825-9232 to schedule.
What counties does the Horseshoe Bend Regional Library system serve?
The regional system serves Coosa, Elmore, Lee, and Tallapoosa counties through nine member libraries plus a bookmobile. A single library card from any member library is valid at all locations in the system.
Why is the library named Horseshoe Bend?
The library takes its name from the Battle of Horseshoe Bend fought on March 27, 1814 — a decisive Creek War engagement near a bend of the Tallapoosa River about twelve miles north of Dadeville. The battle, commanded by Andrew Jackson, effectively ended the Creek War and opened central Alabama to American settlement.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🛂 This library offers U.S. passport services. See how library passport acceptance works — requirements, fees and appointments — and find other passport acceptance libraries by state.
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