Rogersville Public Library
🏢 Lauderdale County · Rogersville, Alabama
Rogersville Public Library
Tucked on Bank Street in one of Alabama's oldest incorporated towns, the Rogersville Public Library is home to the Muriel Hurn Barnett Genealogy and Local History Room—a dedicated research space for tracing Lauderdale and Limestone County family lines, complete with dedicated two-hour genealogy computer sessions.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 74 BANK STREET, ROGERSVILLE, AL 35652
Phone: +1 256-247-0151
Website: rogersvillelibrary.org
Plus Code: 866JRPF5+V6 (ROGERSVILLE, AL)
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📖 About Rogersville Public Library
Rogersville Public Library has served this historic Lauderdale County town at 74 Bank Street since its establishment, offering books, digital resources, and community programming to a town incorporated as far back as February 2, 1858. The library occupies a central role in the community, named after Andrew and Patience Rodgers whose 1818 land purchase gave the town its name. A standout feature is the Muriel Hurn Barnett Genealogy and Local History Room, dedicated by the Rogersville Town Council in September 2006 to honor Muriel Barnett, a longtime Friends of the Library member and chair of the effort to publish 'The Cemeteries of East Lauderdale County.' The genealogy collection covers Lauderdale and Limestone County families plus surrounding counties in Mississippi and Tennessee; the library funds Ancestry Library Edition on-site through the Alabama Public Library Service. OverDrive/Libby e-lending is available via the Camellia consortium, and patrons can browse the online catalog at rogersvillelibrary.booksys.net. The library also hosts Pre-School Storytime, Summer Reading, and a Value Line investment database.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Muriel Hurn Barnett Genealogy and Local History Room—dedicated 2006, two-hour research sessions
- Ancestry Library Edition in-branch: Lauderdale & Limestone County family records
- Evening hours Tuesday (9–7) and Thursday (11–7) for working patrons
- Saturday access 9 a.m.–3 p.m.—convenient for weekday-unavailable residents
- OverDrive/Libby e-lending through the Camellia consortium
- Children's computers and Pre-School Storytime for young readers
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Rogersville library card unlocks statewide Alabama Virtual Library databases and OverDrive ebook lending through the Camellia consortium.
📚 Services
- Free public computers & Wi-Fi (timed sessions: 1 hr general, 2 hr genealogy)
- Book checkout & renewals
- eBook & audiobook lending via OverDrive/Libby
- Muriel Hurn Barnett Genealogy & Local History Room
- In-branch Ancestry Library Edition
- Value Line investment database
- Pre-School Storytime & children's programming
- Summer Reading Program
🎸 Programs
- Pre-School Storytime (recurring)
- Summer Reading Program (all ages)
- Genealogy research sessions (dedicated computers, 2-hr sessions)
- Friends of the Library events & fundraisers
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What genealogy resources are available at the Rogersville Public Library?
The library houses the Muriel Hurn Barnett Genealogy and Local History Room, dedicated in 2006. The collection covers Lauderdale and Limestone County families, with additional material on surrounding counties in Mississippi and Tennessee. Ancestry Library Edition is funded on-site by the Alabama Public Library Service—no subscription needed. Genealogy computer sessions are 2 hours each.
Is Rogersville Public Library open on Saturdays?
Yes—Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The library is closed Sunday and Monday. The full weekly schedule is: Tuesday 9–7, Wednesday 9–5, Thursday 11–7, Friday 9–5, Saturday 9–3.
Can I borrow ebooks from Rogersville Public Library?
Yes. The library participates in the Camellia consortium through OverDrive/Libby, giving cardholders access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. Download the free Libby app, search for your library, and borrow titles with your card number.
Who was Muriel Hurn Barnett?
Muriel Barnett was a longtime Friends of the Library member who was instrumental in building Rogersville's genealogy collection and served on the Lauderdale County Heritage Book Committee. She led the project to publish 'The Cemeteries of East Lauderdale County' as a library fundraiser. The Town Council dedicated the genealogy room in her honor in September 2006.
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