Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library
🏢 Baldwin County · Summerdale, Alabama
Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library
Named in honor of a dedicated community patron, the Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library has been Summerdale's literary living room for decades — offering free books, a notary, digital resources, and a warm welcome to every Baldwin County resident who walks through the door.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 202 WEST BROADWAY STREET, SUMMERDALE, AL 36580
Phone: +1251-989-2011
Website: summerdalelibrary.com
Plus Code: 862JF7PX+WC (SUMMERDALE, AL)
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📖 About Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library
The Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library serves the small city of Summerdale in Baldwin County, Alabama's fastest-growing county. The library takes its name from a beloved local patron whose generosity helped sustain it, and today it fulfills a mission of enriching the community through access to books, technology, and lifelong-learning programs. Residents can borrow print books, access public computers, and tap into Camellia Net — the Baldwin County digital lending network — to borrow e-books and audiobooks through OverDrive. A licensed notary is on staff, a service that saves rural patrons a long drive for routine legal documents. The library hosts children's programs, fitness classes, a knitting group, and an Alzheimer's caregiver support group, making it a genuine community hub for Summerdale and the surrounding rural communities of Baldwin County.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Free notary service available on-site — no appointment needed during open hours
- Camellia Net digital library: borrow e-books and audiobooks through OverDrive/Libby
- Children's programs including story time and seasonal events
- Fitness classes, knitting group, and Alzheimer's caregiver support group
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access — free statewide eResources for all Alabama residents
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Snook Library cardholders can borrow digital titles and tap Alabama's statewide research portal:
📚 Services
- Free notary service
- Public computers with internet access
- Online catalog (Baldwin County Library catalog)
- Camellia Net / OverDrive e-book and audiobook borrowing
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access
- Free library card for Baldwin County residents
- Interlibrary loan
🎸 Programs
- Children's story time and youth programs
- Fitness classes
- Knitting group
- Alzheimer's caregiver support group
- Community meetings and events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Baldwin County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Marjorie Younce Snook and why is the library named after her?
Marjorie Younce Snook was a devoted Summerdale community patron whose contributions helped sustain the local library. The library was renamed in her honor to recognize her lasting impact on literacy and community life in Summerdale.
Does the Summerdale library offer notary services?
Yes — the Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library has a licensed notary on staff. Notary service is available during regular open hours (Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm) at no charge. Call (251) 989-2011 to confirm availability before your visit.
How do I borrow e-books from the Summerdale library?
The library offers digital borrowing through Camellia Net, powered by OverDrive. Download the free Libby app, search for 'Camellia Net' or 'Baldwin County,' and sign in with your Summerdale library card number and PIN to borrow e-books and audiobooks anytime.
What community programs does the library host?
The library hosts a variety of community programs including children's story time, fitness classes, a knitting group, and an Alzheimer's caregiver support group. Program schedules are posted on the library's website at summerdalelibrary.com.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
👶 This library runs story times for kids. See how library story times work — ages, what happens and that they are free — and find other libraries with story-time programs library story times by state.
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