Chilton-Clanton Public Library

🏢 Chilton County Public Library System · Clanton, Alabama

Chilton-Clanton Public Library

The Chilton-Clanton Public Library is the heart of reading and research for Chilton County, anchoring its community at the historic First Avenue address in downtown Clanton.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 100 FIRST AVENUE, CLANTON, AL 35045

Phone: +1 205-755-1768

Website: chiltonclantonlibrary.org

Plus Code: 864MR9RG+86 (CLANTON, AL)

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📖 About Chilton-Clanton Public Library

Serving the city of Clanton and all of Chilton County, the Chilton-Clanton Public Library offers a full-service public collection alongside digital resources that reach every resident. The library gives free access to Ancestry.com for genealogy research and to GED practice tests for adult learners building new credentials. A dedicated local-history archive supports family and regional research. The Page Turners Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month, and storytimes bring young readers through the door year-round. Two branch libraries — in Maplesville and Jemison — extend county-wide service.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Free access to Ancestry.com in-library for genealogy and family history research
  • GED practice tests and job-readiness tools through Alabama Virtual Library
  • The Page Turners Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month, 10–11 am
  • Storytime programs for children throughout the year
  • Two county branches: Maplesville (Mon–Fri 8 am–4 pm) and Jemison (Tue–Fri 9 am–5 pm)

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Your free Chilton County library card unlocks statewide digital resources:

&📚 Alabama Virtual Library (AVL)State-funded gateway to databases, eBooks, and learning tools — free for every Alabama resident at avl.lib.al.us
&📺 Libby / OverDriveBorrow eBooks and audiobooks on any device with your library card
&🔍 Ancestry Library EditionIn-library access to billions of genealogy records for family history research

📚 Services

  • Public computers & free Wi-Fi
  • eBooks & digital audiobooks (Libby/OverDrive)
  • Genealogy research room with Ancestry.com access
  • Black & white and color copying
  • Meeting room available for community use
  • Interlibrary loan (ILL)

🎸 Programs

  • Storytime for children (recurring)
  • Page Turners Book Club — 2nd Thursday, 10–11 am
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Adult GED preparation resources

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Chilton-Clanton Public Library have branches in other parts of the county?

Yes — the library system has two branches. The Maplesville Branch is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. The Jemison Branch is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (closed for lunch 11:30 am–12:30 pm). All three locations share the same library-card network.

Can I research my family history at the Clanton library?

Yes. The library provides in-library access to Ancestry.com, one of the world's largest genealogy databases, at no charge. Staff can help you get started and the collection also includes local-history materials related to Chilton County.

What digital resources are available with a Chilton County library card?

Cardholders can access Alabama Virtual Library (AVL), which provides databases, eBooks, magazines, and GED practice tools. You can also borrow eBooks and audiobooks through Libby/OverDrive — all free with your card.

Is there a book club at the Chilton-Clanton Public Library?

Yes. The Page Turners Book Club meets on the second Thursday of every month from 10 to 11 am and is open to adults 18 and older. Check the library's website or call ahead for the current title selection.

📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.

🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.

📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.

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