Bay Minette Public Library
🏢 Baldwin County Library System · BAY MINETTE, Alabama
Bay Minette Public Library
Bay Minette Public Library serves the county seat of Baldwin County from its downtown location on West Second Street, offering free access to books, computers, and the statewide Alabama Virtual Library to residents across north Baldwin County.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 205 WEST SECOND STREET, BAY MINETTE, AL 36507
Phone: +1 251-580-1648
Plus Code: 862JV6JF+W7 (BAY MINETTE, AL)
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📖 About Bay Minette Public Library
Bay Minette Public Library is the anchor public library for the county seat of Baldwin County — the fastest-growing county in Alabama. Situated in the heart of downtown Bay Minette just steps from the Baldwin County Courthouse, the library has long served as an information hub for the surrounding rural communities of north Baldwin County. As part of the Baldwin County Library System, patrons can request items through the shared consortium catalog, placing holds and picking up materials from any participating branch. The library provides public computers and free Wi-Fi, and cardholders gain 24/7 access to the Alabama Virtual Library's suite of databases at no charge.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located in the Baldwin County courthouse district — serves north Baldwin's rural communities
- Part of the Baldwin County Library System with shared consortium catalog
- Free public computers & Wi-Fi
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) databases free to all Alabama cardholders
- Saturday access (10 AM–2 PM) for working families and weekend researchers
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Bay Minette library card connects you to the Alabama Virtual Library's statewide databases and the Baldwin County consortium digital collection.
📚 Services
- Free public computer access & Wi-Fi
- Baldwin County consortium holds & interlibrary loan
- Children's book collection
- Community meeting space
🎸 Programs
- Children's story time and reading programming
- Summer Reading Program
- Community events and informational programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Baldwin County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bay Minette Public Library part of a regional library system?
Yes — it is part of the Baldwin County Library System, which operates branches across Baldwin County. Your card lets you search and request items from all branches through the shared catalog at baldwin.tlcdelivers.com and pick them up locally.
Does Bay Minette Public Library provide access to research databases?
Yes. Cardholders have free access to the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) — a legislatively funded statewide portal at avl.lib.al.us with magazine, newspaper, and journal databases. AVL is also available to all Alabama residents without a library card, 24 hours a day.
What are the Saturday hours at Bay Minette Public Library?
The library is open Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, in addition to its Monday-through-Friday hours of 9 AM to 6 PM. It is closed on Sundays.
How do I get a library card at Bay Minette Public Library?
Visit the library at 205 West Second Street with a valid photo ID and proof of current address. Baldwin County residents receive a free card that works at all branches in the system. Call ahead at 251-580-1648 to confirm any additional requirements.
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