Hokes Bluff Public Library
🏢 Etowah County Public Libraries · Hokes Bluff, Alabama
Hokes Bluff Public Library
The Hokes Bluff Public Library serves this quiet Etowah County community on Alford Bend Road, offering weekday service with a late Tuesday evening for residents whose schedules run later.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 3310 ALFORDS BEND ROAD, HOKES BLUFF, AL 35903
Phone: +1256-492-9846
Website: aplsnew-web.apls.state.al.us:10134
Plus Code: 865PX4RM+QH (HOKES BLUFF, AL)
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📖 About Hokes Bluff Public Library
Hokes Bluff is a small city in Etowah County, Alabama, situated along the Coosa River southeast of Gadsden. The Hokes Bluff Public Library at 3310 Alford Bend Road is the community's central resource for books, digital media, and public programs, part of the network of public libraries supported through the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS). The library is open Monday through Friday, with extended Tuesday hours until 7pm to accommodate working families and students. Cardholders have free access to the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) for statewide research databases, as well as eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app. The library hosts children's programming and seasonal reading initiatives serving Hokes Bluff and surrounding Etowah County neighborhoods.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Extended Tuesday hours until 7pm — open 8:30am–7pm on Tuesdays for after-work and after-school visits
- Monday through Friday service: 8:30am–5pm (Mon, Wed–Fri), 8:30am–7pm (Tue)
- Free Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access — research databases, newspapers, and health information for all Alabama residents
- Free Libby app borrowing — eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines with your library card
- Children's programs and seasonal reading challenges serving Hokes Bluff and Etowah County
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Hokes Bluff cardholders can access these free digital resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Libby / OverDrive eBooks and audiobooks
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) research databases
- Print, copy, and fax services
- Children's section with picture books and early readers
- Community programs and events
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program (children and teens)
- Children's storytimes
- Seasonal reading challenges
- After-school homework help resources
📍 Nearby Libraries in Etowah & Cherokee Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Tuesday the only evening the library is open?
The Hokes Bluff Public Library extends its hours to 8:30am–7pm on Tuesdays specifically to give working adults and school-age students a weeknight opportunity to visit. All other weekdays the library closes at 5pm. The library is closed Saturday and Sunday.
How do I get a library card at the Hokes Bluff Public Library?
Bring a valid photo ID and proof of your current Alabama address to the library at 3310 Alford Bend Road. Cards are issued free of charge. As an Alabama resident your card also unlocks the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) at avl.lib.al.us — free research databases available statewide.
Can I borrow eBooks and audiobooks from this library?
Yes. With a Hokes Bluff Public Library card you can download free eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app (by OverDrive). Search for titles, borrow instantly, and read or listen on your phone or tablet — no late fees.
Where exactly is the Hokes Bluff Public Library located?
The library is at 3310 Alford Bend Road, Hokes Bluff, AL 35903 — off the main road through the community, in Etowah County southeast of Gadsden. Call ahead at (256) 492-9846 to confirm current hours before visiting.
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