Lawrence County Public Library
🏢 Lawrence County Public Library · Moulton, Alabama
Lawrence County Public Library
Lawrence County Public Library has served the residents of Moulton and Lawrence County, Alabama since 1961 — occupying its current building on College Street since 1974 and anchoring a county seat named for a soldier who fell at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 401 COLLEGE STREET, LAWRENCE, AL 35650
Phone: +1 256-974-0883
Website: mylcpl.org
Plus Code: 866JFPG4+C3 (LAWRENCE, AL)
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📖 About Lawrence County Public Library
Lawrence County Public Library is the public library of Moulton, Alabama, the county seat of Lawrence County and the hub of a rural Tennessee Valley community nestled between the William B. Bankhead National Forest and the Decatur metro area. The library was founded in 1961 by the City of Moulton and became the county library in the early 1970s; its current building at 401 College Street opened in 1974. The institution's mission is to enrich "the educational, recreational, and cultural needs of Lawrence County through materials, information, electronic resources, and programs that nurture a love of learning." Cardholders have access to a physical collection, digital downloads through Camellia Net/OverDrive, and an array of databases including the Alabama Virtual Library, Career Alabama, Learning Express, and Comics Plus — all reachable through the library's catalog app (Librista) or at any library terminal.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded in 1961 by the City of Moulton, operating as Lawrence County's public library since the early 1970s
- Current building at 401 College Street in Moulton, serving the county seat since 1974
- Children's Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for infants to age 5
- Tiny Tots Story Time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for children age 2 and under with caregivers
- Librista mobile app for catalog browsing and account management on iOS and Android
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Lawrence County cardholders access a suite of free digital resources through the library:
📚 Services
- Physical collection circulation and reserves
- Public internet access and computer use
- Interlibrary loan
- Digital downloads via Camellia Net/OverDrive
- Librista mobile catalog app (iOS & Android)
- Reference and reader's advisory
- Volunteer opportunities
🎸 Programs
- Children's Story Time — Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for infants to age 5
- Tiny Tots Story Time — Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2 and under with caregivers
- Seasonal events including the Unearth a Story program
📍 Nearby Libraries in Lawrence & Surrounding Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lawrence County Public Library founded, and where is it located?
The library was founded in 1961 by the City of Moulton before transitioning to county administration in the early 1970s. The current building at 401 College Street in Moulton, Alabama has been in operation since 1974. Moulton has served as the Lawrence County seat since 1820, and the library sits at the center of this rural community.
What digital resources can Lawrence County library cardholders access for free?
Cardholders can download eBooks and audiobooks through Libby/OverDrive (Camellia Net), access the Alabama Virtual Library's encyclopedias and academic journals, use Homework Alabama for live K-12 tutoring, browse Comics Plus for digital comics, and take career and skills courses through Career Alabama and Learning Express — all free with a valid library card.
Does Lawrence County Public Library offer story time for young children?
Yes. Children's Story Time is held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for infants through age 5, focusing on school readiness through stories, songs, and interactive activities. Tiny Tots Story Time runs every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for children age 2 and under with their caregivers, combining reading, singing, and play in a 30-minute session designed to model activities families can use at home.
What are Lawrence County Public Library's hours?
The library is open Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. Call (256) 974-0883 for holiday closures or any updates to the schedule.
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