Macon County-Tuskegee Public Library
🏢 Macon County-Tuskegee Public Library · Tuskegee, Alabama
Macon County-Tuskegee Public Library
Macon County-Tuskegee Public Library occupies the first floor of the historic Charles G. Gomillion Building in downtown Tuskegee — a city shaped by Booker T. Washington, the Tuskegee Airmen, and landmark civil rights history.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 1:45 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 302 SOUTH MAIN STREET, TUSKEGEE, AL 36083
Phone: +1 334-727-5192
Website: mctpl.us
Plus Code: 864PC8C6+JF (TUSKEGEE, AL)
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📖 About Macon County-Tuskegee Public Library
The Macon County-Tuskegee Public Library is housed in the Charles G. Gomillion Building, named for the Tuskegee University political scientist whose 1960 Supreme Court victory in Gomillion v. Lightfoot dismantled Alabama's racial gerrymandering of city boundaries and secured voting rights for Black residents. The library serves a community of over 21,000 in Macon County — a place woven into American history through Tuskegee University (founded 1881 under Booker T. Washington), the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, the birthplace of Rosa Parks, and the early career of George Washington Carver. Governed by a five-member Board of Trustees as a non-profit quasi-public organization, the library provides equitable access to materials, information, and services to both individuals and organizations across the county. The collection of over 9,300 volumes circulates more than 15,900 items annually, and patrons can search and reserve items through the Atriuum-powered online catalog. Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) extends free digital access to all residents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located in the Charles G. Gomillion Building — named for the civil rights attorney whose 1960 Supreme Court case secured voting rights in Tuskegee
- City of Tuskegee: birthplace of Rosa Parks, Lionel Richie, and Robin Roberts
- Serves the community near Tuskegee University, founded by Booker T. Washington in 1881
- Non-profit quasi-public organization governed by a five-member Board of Trustees
- Saturday early opening at 8 AM; closed Monday and Sunday
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) delivers free 24/7 statewide digital access to all Alabama residents with a valid library card.
📚 Services
- Free library card for Macon County and Alabama residents
- Public computers and internet access
- Statewide digital resources via AVL
- Community and organizational reference services
- Youth programs and reading support
🎸 Programs
- Teen programs and reading support
- Community educational programming
- Volunteer opportunities
📍 Nearby Libraries in Macon & East-Central Alabama
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Charles G. Gomillion, and why is the library building named after him?
Charles G. Gomillion was a Tuskegee University political science professor and civil rights leader who won the landmark 1960 Supreme Court case Gomillion v. Lightfoot. That ruling struck down Alabama's racial gerrymandering of Tuskegee's city boundaries — a 28-sided redrawn map that had excluded nearly all Black voters from the city — as a violation of the Fifteenth Amendment.
What notable figures are connected to Tuskegee, Alabama?
Tuskegee is the birthplace of Rosa Parks, civil rights icon; Lionel Richie and Robin Roberts were also born there. George Washington Carver, the pioneering agricultural scientist, lived and worked at Tuskegee University and died there in 1943. Booker T. Washington founded Tuskegee Normal School (now Tuskegee University) in 1881.
What are the Macon County-Tuskegee Public Library's Saturday hours?
The library opens early on Saturdays — 8 AM to 1:45 PM — making it accessible for weekend errands. The library is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
How can I get free digital resources through the Macon County-Tuskegee Public Library?
With a free library card, you have access to the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) at avl.lib.al.us, which provides 24/7 free access to eBooks, audiobooks, academic databases, and research tools — all funded by Alabama's Education Trust Fund.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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