Lena Cagle Public Library
🏢 City of Bridgeport · Bridgeport, Alabama
Lena Cagle Public Library
Named in honor of a community benefactor, Lena Cagle Public Library stands on Alabama Avenue in Bridgeport — a Tennessee River town that has borne that name since 1854, when a railroad bridge spanning the river put it on the map and changed the course of the region's history.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9am–4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–4pm |
| Thursday | 9am–4pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 401 ALABAMA AVENUE, BRIDGEPORT, AL 35740
Phone: +1256-495-2259
Plus Code: 866PW7XP+4Q (BRIDGEPORT, AL)
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📖 About Lena Cagle Public Library
Lena Cagle Public Library serves the residents of Bridgeport, a historic Jackson County city at the Tennessee River crossing near the Tennessee state line. Bridgeport grew from a mid-1840s riverboat landing called Jonesville into a key rail and river hub; Confederate forces burned the Tennessee River railroad bridge twice during the Civil War, and Union engineers famously built the ironclad USS Chattanooga here in 1863 to break the siege of Chattanooga. Today the library on Alabama Avenue is Bridgeport's community anchor for reading, research, and lifelong learning. Cardholders gain free access to Alabama Virtual Library databases and digital resources available statewide. The library is open Tuesday through Thursday, 9am to 4pm.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9am–4pm; closed Monday, Friday, and weekends
- Serves Bridgeport and surrounding Jackson County communities near the Tennessee River
- Named for local benefactor Lena Cagle — a tribute to the community's tradition of civic generosity
- Free library card for Jackson County residents unlocks statewide Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) resources
- Located in historic Bridgeport, a Civil War–era rail and river crossroads on the Tennessee border
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Lena Cagle library card provides access to statewide Alabama digital resources:
📚 Services
- Book and media checkout
- Free library card for Jackson County residents
- Alabama Virtual Library database access
- Reading and research assistance
🎸 Programs
- Community reading programs
- Children's story and activity programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Jackson County & Northeast Alabama
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours for Lena Cagle Public Library in Bridgeport?
The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am to 4pm. It is closed Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Why is the library named Lena Cagle?
The library is named in honor of Lena Cagle, a local community member whose contribution helped establish or support the public library in Bridgeport, continuing the city's tradition of civic generosity that dates to its founding as a Tennessee River trading community in the 1840s.
Is Bridgeport a historical city, and does the library hold local history materials?
Yes — Bridgeport was renamed in 1854 when a railroad bridge crossed the Tennessee River, and it played a significant role in the Civil War as a Union supply hub where the ironclad USS Chattanooga was built in 1863. The library serves as a community resource for local history and research. Contact the library at 256-495-2259 for details on local history holdings.
Can Bridgeport library cardholders access online resources from home?
Yes. Alabama Virtual Library (avl.lib.al.us) is free for all Alabama residents and provides 24/7 access to hundreds of databases, e-books, and educational resources at no cost.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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