Alderson Public Library
🏢 Alderson Public Library · Alderson, West Virginia
Alderson Public Library
The Alderson Public Library serves one of West Virginia's smallest and most storied towns — a community straddling the Greenbrier River on the border of Greenbrier and Monroe counties, incorporated in 1881 on land first settled by Elder John Alderson in 1777. Patrons can check out up to ten items, access WV Reads eBooks and audiobooks through Libby, and receive free notary service by appointment.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10am–4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–4pm |
| Thursday | 10am–4pm |
| Friday | 10am–4pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am–2:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 115 Walnut Avenue, Alderson, WV 24910
Phone: (304) 445-7221
Website: aldersonpubliclibrary.com
Plus Code: 869XP9G6+XX (Alderson, WV)
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📖 About Alderson Public Library
The Alderson Public Library is the public library of Alderson, a small town of roughly 975 residents perched on the Greenbrier River where Greenbrier and Monroe counties meet in southern West Virginia. The town takes its name from Elder John Alderson, a Baptist missionary who settled here in 1777, and was formally incorporated in 1881. Alderson became an important livestock shipping point on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and is also historically notable as the site of FCI Alderson (originally Federal Reformatory for Women), which opened in 1927 as the first federal prison for women in the United States. The library at 115 Walnut Avenue offers circulation of up to ten items per patron, free public computer access, free Wi-Fi, printing and faxing, and a free notary service by appointment. It participates in the West Virginia Library Network (WVLN), giving patrons access to the statewide WV Reads digital collection via Libby and interlibrary loan across West Virginia.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Alderson — incorporated 1881 on the Greenbrier River, founded by Elder John Alderson (1777), straddling Greenbrier and Monroe counties
- Home town adjacent to FCI Alderson, opened 1927 as the first federal women's prison in the United States
- Access to WV Reads statewide eBook and audiobook collection via the Libby app — free with a library card
- Free notary service available by appointment
- Interlibrary loan through the West Virginia Library Network (WVLN) connects patrons to collections statewide
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Alderson cardholders can borrow and research digitally through West Virginia's statewide and local resources:
📚 Services
- Circulation — up to 10 items per patron; books 2 weeks, DVDs/videos 1 week
- Free notary service (by appointment)
- Three public computers at no cost
- Free Wi-Fi internet access
- Printing — B&W 25¢/page, color $1.25/page
- Faxing — $1 to send
- State and federal tax forms during tax season
- Interlibrary loan through the West Virginia Library Network
🎸 Programs
- Story times and children's programming
- Community events and special programs (see calendar on website)
- Summer reading program
- Adult programs and book discussions
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Alderson Public Library's hours, and is it open on Mondays?
The library is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Can I get free eBooks and audiobooks with my Alderson library card?
Yes. Alderson cardholders have access to WV Reads, West Virginia's statewide digital library powered by OverDrive. Through the free Libby app you can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines at any time from any device — all free with your library card.
What is Alderson, WV known for historically?
Alderson was first settled in 1777 by Elder John Alderson, a Baptist missionary, and incorporated in 1881. The small river town sits on the Greenbrier River straddling Greenbrier and Monroe counties and was historically an important livestock shipping hub on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. It is also known as the site of FCI Alderson, which opened in 1927 as the first federal prison for women in the United States.
Does the Alderson Public Library offer notary services?
Yes, the library offers a free notary service. Notary appointments are required — contact the library at (304) 445-7221 to schedule.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.