Russellville Public Library
🏢 City of Russellville · Franklin County, Alabama
Russellville Public Library
The Russellville Public Library has served as the reading and research hub of Franklin County since 1914, anchoring downtown Russellville with a free circulating collection, online catalog, and statewide digital access for residents across Alabama's Shoals-area highlands.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| 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 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 110 EAST LAWRENCE STREET, RUSSELLVILLE, AL 35653
Phone: +1 256-332-1535
Website: russellvillepl.booksys.net
Plus Code: 866JG73C+JQ (RUSSELLVILLE, AL)
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📖 About Russellville Public Library
Russellville Public Library has been a cornerstone of cultural and educational life in Franklin County since it opened in 1914, making it one of northwest Alabama's oldest continuously operating public libraries. Located at 110 East Lawrence Street in downtown Russellville — the Franklin County seat — the library serves a community of nearly 20,000 residents across the city and surrounding rural area. The collection of over 20,000 volumes is searchable through the library's own online catalog, allowing patrons to place holds and check availability before visiting. Russellville is known as the county seat of Franklin County, a community with deep Scots-Irish heritage and ties to the textile and manufacturing history of north Alabama. The library supports that community with materials for all ages, statewide interlibrary loan access, and free connections to the Alabama Virtual Library's digital resources — all available with a free local card.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serving Russellville and Franklin County since 1914 — over 110 years of continuous public service
- Downtown location at 110 E Lawrence Street, Franklin County's civic center
- 20,000+ volume collection searchable via the library's online Atriuum catalog
- Free library card for Franklin County residents unlocks statewide AVL digital resources
- Open Tuesday–Saturday — no Monday or Sunday hours
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Russellville library card unlocks the online catalog and Alabama's statewide digital collection.
📚 Services
- Free library card (Franklin County residents)
- Circulating books, audiobooks & DVDs
- Online catalog with hold requests
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) digital access
- Interlibrary loan
🎸 Programs
- Children's programs
- Summer Reading Program
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the Russellville Public Library been open?
The Russellville Public Library has served Franklin County since 1914, making it more than 110 years old and one of the longest-operating public libraries in northwest Alabama.
Is the library open on Mondays or Sundays?
No. The library is closed on both Mondays and Sundays. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Can I search the library's collection before visiting?
Yes. The Russellville Public Library maintains an online catalog at russellvillepl.booksys.net where you can search for titles, check availability, and review your account. The catalog is accessible from any device.
What free digital resources come with a Russellville library card?
All library card holders can access the Alabama Virtual Library (avl.lib.al.us), which provides free databases, eBooks, and digital magazines for Alabama residents. Most resources auto-authenticate when accessed from within Alabama; a library card number may be required from out of state.
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