Elberta Town Library
🏢 Town of Elberta · Elberta, Alabama
Elberta Town Library
Tucked along Main Street in the small Baldwin County town of Elberta, this community library offers morning and afternoon sessions throughout the week — a compact but welcoming resource for residents of Alabama's Gulf Coast agricultural heartland.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–12pm |
| Tuesday | 1pm–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–12pm |
| Thursday | 9am–12pm, 1pm–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–12pm |
| Saturday | 9am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 13052 MAIN STREET, ELBERTA, AL 36530
Phone: +1251-986-3069
Website: townofelberta.com
Plus Code: 862JCC72+XP (ELBERTA, AL)
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📖 About Elberta Town Library
Elberta Town Library is a municipally operated public library serving Elberta, a small Baldwin County community settled in the late nineteenth century by German and Scandinavian immigrants who came to farm the rich coastal plain soil. The library operates six days a week with split morning and afternoon sessions, reflecting the rhythms of a working rural community. Thursday is the only day with both a morning block (9am–12pm) and an afternoon block (1–5pm), making it the best day to visit for multiple errands. Despite its modest size, the library provides access to the statewide Alabama Virtual Library (AVL), giving every cardholder free access to academic databases, newspapers, and research tools. Through the CamelliaNET consortium, patrons can borrow eBooks and audiobooks via the Libby app — a significant resource for a town with limited commercial booksellers nearby.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open six days a week including Saturday mornings 9am–12pm
- Thursday offers both morning and afternoon sessions — 9am–12pm and 1pm–5pm
- Free Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access for all patrons
- Libby eBook and audiobook borrowing through the CamelliaNET consortium
- Municipal library serving Elberta, a community with historic German-Scandinavian settlement roots
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Elberta library card connects you to statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Free public library card
- Book lending and renewals
- Free public Wi-Fi
- Libby eBook and audiobook app access
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) database access
- Homework Alabama tutoring access
🎸 Programs
- Children's reading and literacy support
- Community resource referrals
- Seasonal reading programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Baldwin County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best day to visit Elberta Town Library for the most open hours?
Thursday is the only day the library is open for both a morning session (9am–12pm) and an afternoon session (1pm–5pm), giving you the most flexibility. All other open days — Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday — offer morning hours only (9am–12pm), while Tuesday is afternoon only (1pm–5pm).
Does Elberta Town Library offer eBooks or digital borrowing?
Yes. Through the CamelliaNET OverDrive consortium, cardholders can borrow eBooks and audiobooks using the free Libby app on any smartphone or tablet. Your Elberta library card is all you need to get started at camellia.overdrive.com.
What is the history of Elberta, Alabama, and how does it relate to the library?
Elberta was founded in the late 1800s by German and Scandinavian settlers drawn to Baldwin County's fertile soil. The town is named after the Elberta peach variety and still holds an annual German Festival celebrating that heritage. The town library reflects that small-community tradition of self-sufficiency and neighborly support.
Is the Elberta Town Library open on Sundays?
No, the library is closed on Sundays. It is also closed on Tuesdays during the morning; Tuesday afternoon hours are 1pm–5pm. The library is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9am to 12pm, and Thursday for both morning and afternoon sessions.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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