Sulligent Public Library
🏢 Northwest Regional Library · Sulligent, Alabama
Sulligent Public Library
Sulligent Public Library was one of three branches created when the 1961 Library Service Act demonstration transformed library access across northwest Alabama — and it has been the reading home of Lamar County's Sulligent community ever since, offering a full Northwest Regional collection just off Elm Street.
🕑 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: 514 ELM STREET, SULLIGENT, AL 35586
Phone: +1 205-698-8631
Website: northwestregional.net
Plus Code: 865HWV38+H2 (SULLIGENT, AL)
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📖 About Sulligent Public Library
Sulligent Public Library opened in 1961 as part of a landmark Library Service Act demonstration project that the Alabama Public Library Service administered across Lamar, Marion, Fayette, and Tuscaloosa counties. Before that initiative, the only libraries in the region were in Fayette, Hamilton, and Tuscaloosa; the demonstration established Sulligent, Vernon, and Winfield as new public branches. The following year, Lamar and Marion counties formed the Mar-La Pioneer Regional Library, and Franklin County joined in 1962 to create what became Northwest Regional Library. Today the Sulligent branch at 514 Elm Street holds materials for all ages and offers full borrowing privileges across all Northwest Regional branches, along with Books-By-Mail service and digital access through the Alabama Virtual Library. Sulligent itself, seat of central Lamar County, has around 2,100 residents and a history tied to the railroad lines that shaped west Alabama's towns in the late 19th century.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded in 1961 as one of three original branches created by Alabama's landmark Library Service Act demonstration
- Part of the Northwest Regional Library system — borrow from branches in Lamar, Marion & Franklin counties
- Books-By-Mail service available for homebound residents or those without easy transportation
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) — free statewide eBooks, research databases & digital magazines
- Board of Trustees oversees local operations, supporting community-centered service
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Sulligent library card connects you to the full Northwest Regional catalog and Alabama's statewide digital resources.
📚 Services
- Free library card (Lamar County residents)
- Books-By-Mail for homebound or rural patrons
- Interlibrary loan through Northwest Regional system
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) digital access
- Public computer access
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program
- Seasonal community events & art programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Lamar & Marion Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Sulligent Public Library established?
The library opened in 1961 as part of the Alabama Public Library Service's Library Service Act demonstration project across northwest Alabama. It was one of three branches — along with Vernon and Winfield — created by that initiative, which laid the foundation for the Northwest Regional Library system in 1962.
Is the library open on Saturdays?
No. Sulligent Public Library is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Can I borrow books from other Northwest Regional branches with my Sulligent card?
Yes. A Sulligent library card is valid at all Northwest Regional branches in Lamar, Marion, and Franklin counties. You can also request items through interlibrary loan if a title you need is not available in any branch collection.
Does Sulligent Public Library offer a Books-By-Mail service?
Yes. The Northwest Regional Library system provides Books-By-Mail for homebound residents or those who have difficulty traveling to a branch. Contact the library at 205-698-8631 for more information and to enroll.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.