Clyde Nix Public Library
🏢 Northwest Regional Library · Hamilton, Alabama
Clyde Nix Public Library
Clyde Nix Public Library anchors Hamilton's cultural life in the Buttahatchee River valley—serving the county seat of Marion County as part of the seven-branch Northwest Regional Library system, with shared catalog access and e-lending connecting it to neighbors from Winfield to Kennedy.
🕑 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: 350 BEXAR AVENUE WEST, HAMILTON, AL 35570
Phone: +1 205-921-4290
Website: northwestregional.net
Plus Code: 866J42V4+9V (HAMILTON, AL)
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📖 About Clyde Nix Public Library
Clyde Nix Public Library serves Hamilton, the Marion County seat that grew from an 1869 land grant by Captain Albert James Hamilton and became Alabama's county seat in 1881. Situated at 350 Bexar Avenue West, the library is one of seven branches in the Northwest Regional Library system (headquartered in Winfield), which shares a unified online catalog at nrlwinfield.booksys.net and coordinates book deliveries, grant applications, and digital programming across Lamar, Marion, and Franklin Counties. The library's name honors Clyde Nix, a local figure recognized for supporting public library service in Marion County. Hamilton, the county's largest city since 1980, is known for producing notable Alabama figures including folk artist Jerry Brown and professional bass fisherman Clay Dyer. The library offers the full suite of Northwest Regional services including books-by-mail, summer reading programs, and access to the Alabama Virtual Library statewide databases. E-book applications through the regional system extend digital lending to all cardholders.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Part of the Northwest Regional Library system—shared catalog across 7 member branches
- Books-by-mail program for residents unable to visit in person
- Unified e-book application through the Northwest Regional consortium
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) statewide databases free for all Alabama residents
- Summer Reading Program serving children, teens, and adults
- Weekday access Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in the Marion County seat
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Clyde Nix library card connects you to the Northwest Regional shared catalog and the full Alabama Virtual Library database suite.
📚 Services
- Free public computers & Wi-Fi
- Book checkout & renewals
- Books-by-mail for homebound patrons
- eBook application through Northwest Regional
- Alabama Virtual Library databases
- Summer Reading Program
- Community meeting space
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program (all ages)
- Children's story time & programming
- Northwest Regional system-wide events
- Community gatherings & displays
📍 Nearby Libraries in Marion & Lamar Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Clyde Nix and why is the library named after him?
Clyde Nix was a Marion County resident recognized for his dedication to public library service in Hamilton and the surrounding area. The library at 350 Bexar Avenue West was named in his honor as part of the Northwest Regional Library system, which serves Marion, Lamar, and Franklin Counties from its Winfield headquarters.
How do I get a library card for Clyde Nix Public Library?
Bring a valid photo ID and proof of current address to the library at 350 Bexar Ave W, Hamilton. Cards are issued free to Marion County residents. You can also contact the library at 205-921-4290 or email clydenix@yahoo.com with questions.
Does Clyde Nix Public Library offer ebooks or digital borrowing?
Yes. Through the Northwest Regional Library system, cardholders can apply for digital lending at northwestregional.net/e-book-application/. The Alabama Virtual Library also provides free statewide database access including academic journals, legal forms, and genealogy tools at avl.lib.al.us.
What is the Northwest Regional Library system?
The Northwest Regional Library is a system of seven member libraries serving Lamar, Marion, and Franklin Counties in northwest Alabama. Headquartered at 185 Ashwood Drive in Winfield, it coordinates a shared catalog, processes book orders, administers grants, and offers programs like books-by-mail across all branches including Clyde Nix.
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