Arab Public Library
🏢 Arab Public Library · Arab, Alabama
Arab Public Library
Arab Public Library serves Marshall County residents from its home at 325 Second Street NW, staying open until 8 p.m. on Mondays and offering a fine-free borrowing policy that took effect October 1, 2025.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 325 2ND STREET NW, ARAB, AL 35016
Phone: +1 256-586-3366
Website: arabpubliclibrary.com
Plus Code: 866M8GC3+46 (ARAB, AL)
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📖 About Arab Public Library
Arab Public Library is the public library of Arab, Alabama, a city of roughly 8,000 in southern Marshall County on the edge of the Tennessee River valley. The library at 325 Second Street NW provides free computer and internet access, printing, faxing, photocopying, and a reservable meeting room for community groups. It participates in CamelliaNET, Alabama's shared digital library consortium, giving cardholders access to eBooks and audiobooks through Libby as well as the Kanopy streaming platform and the Ancestry Library Edition for genealogy research in-house. The Friends of the Arab Public Library operate an on-site used-book store whose proceeds fund programming. Effective October 1, 2025 the library eliminated overdue fines, removing a common barrier to returning materials. The bookmobile service connecting Arab to other Marshall County branches extends the library's reach to residents across the region.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Fine-free library — overdue fines eliminated effective October 1, 2025
- Extended Monday hours to 8 p.m., with Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday open until 6 p.m.
- CamelliaNET member — access to eBooks, audiobooks and Kanopy streaming with a free card
- Ancestry Library Edition available in-house for genealogy research
- Friends of the Library operate an on-site used-book store funding programs and collections
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Arab cardholders can borrow and stream free through Alabama's statewide and shared digital collections:
📚 Services
- Free public computers and Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Printing ($0.25/page), photocopying and faxing (domestic)
- Reservable community meeting room
- Friends of the Library used-book store on-site
- Marshall County Bookmobile service extending library access
- Fine-free borrowing (no overdue fines since October 1, 2025)
🎸 Programs
- Pre-K Storytime — Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m.
- Chess Club — 1st and 3rd Mondays, 5–7 p.m.
- Lego Club — 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m.
- Third Tuesday for Teens — monthly at 4 p.m.
- Summer Reading Program for all ages
- Quarterly computer classes
📍 Nearby Libraries in North Alabama
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Arab Public Library charge overdue fines?
No. The library adopted a fine-free policy effective October 1, 2025. Overdue materials will not result in fines, though lost or damaged items may still incur replacement fees. You are encouraged to return materials so others can borrow them.
What are the Arab Public Library's evening and weekend hours?
The library is open Monday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (extended evening), Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. It is closed Thursday and Sunday.
Can I access eBooks and streaming video with an Arab library card?
Yes. Arab Public Library belongs to CamelliaNET, Alabama's shared library consortium. Your free card gives access to eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app, free movies and documentaries via Kanopy, and the statewide Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) for research databases.
Does the Arab Public Library have programs for kids and teens?
Yes. Regular youth programs include Pre-K Storytime on Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m., Lego Club on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 3–5 p.m., and Third Tuesday for Teens monthly at 4 p.m. The library also hosts a summer reading program for all ages.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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