Ruth Holliman Public Library
🏢 Pickens County Cooperative Library System · Gordo, Alabama
Ruth Holliman Public Library
The Ruth Holliman Public Library anchors the Main Street of Gordo — Pickens County's second-largest town, whose name recalls the 1847 Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican–American War. With 11 public computers, a Tuesday Story Time and a Summer Library Program each June, it is a five-day-a-week community anchor on U.S. Route 82.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–4pm |
| Thursday | 10am–4pm |
| Friday | 10am–3pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 287 MAIN STREET SOUTH, GORDO, AL 35466
Phone: +1 205-364-7148
Website: pickenslibrary.com
Plus Code: 865J839W+4Q (GORDO, AL)
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📖 About Ruth Holliman Public Library
The Ruth Holliman Public Library is the Gordo branch of the Pickens County Cooperative Library System, serving a town of about 1,600 residents in west-central Alabama along U.S. Route 82. Gordo incorporated in 1900 though its post office dates to 1847, and the town's name honors the Battle of Cerro Gordo fought during the Mexican–American War that same year. The library operates five days a week from its 287 Main Street South address and provides 11 all-in-one HP computers with internet access alongside the system's shared catalog. Books circulate for two weeks and movies for one week, with modest overdue fines (10 cents per day for books, $1 per day for movies). Children's programming runs year-round: Tuesday Story Time for preschoolers (except August) and a free Summer Library Program in June for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named in honor of Ruth Holliman, a local patron of Pickens County library services
- 11 all-in-one HP computers with internet access for public use
- Tuesday Story Time for preschool children (held year-round, except August)
- Free Summer Library Program each June for grades K–6
- Located on U.S. Route 82 in Gordo, a town named for the 1847 Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican–American War
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Gordo cardholders can tap Alabama's statewide digital collections free of charge:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Pickens County residents
- 11 public computers with internet access (user agreement required)
- Free Wi-Fi (Vyve Broadband)
- Photocopying: B&W 50¢/page, color $1.00/page
- Books circulate 2 weeks; DVDs/movies 1 week
- Interlibrary loan through the Pickens County Cooperative Library System
- Online catalog access
🎸 Programs
- Tuesday Story Time for preschool children (year-round except August) at 10:00 a.m.
- Summer Library Program — free, June, grades K–6
- Community events and youth outreach
📍 Nearby Libraries in Pickens County & West Alabama
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours at the Ruth Holliman Public Library in Gordo?
The library is open Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. It is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Who was Ruth Holliman, and why is the library named after her?
Ruth Holliman was a local benefactor of library services in Pickens County. The Gordo branch of the Pickens County Cooperative Library System was named in her memory to honor her contributions to public library access in the community.
Does the Gordo library offer programs for children?
Yes. Story Time for preschool children is held every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. throughout the year (except August). A free Summer Library Program runs each June for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Can I access the internet or use a computer at the Ruth Holliman Public Library?
Yes. The library has 11 all-in-one HP computers available for public internet use. A user-agreement form is required, and free Wi-Fi is also provided at the branch through the Pickens County system's Vyve Broadband partnership.
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