Ashland City Library
🏢 Cheaha Regional Library · Ashland, Alabama
Ashland City Library
Tucked on Courthouse Square in the Clay County seat, the Ashland City Library serves as the county's go-to spot for books, free internet, and community programs — including Lego Club, vocational counseling, and the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 11 2nd Avenue North, ASHLAND, AL 36251
Phone: +1 256-354-3427
Website: cityofashlandal.com
Plus Code: 865P75F6+WR (ASHLAND, AL)
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📖 About Ashland City Library
The Ashland City Library sits on historic Courthouse Square in Ashland, the seat of Clay County, which was established in 1866 and named for statesman Henry Clay. Part of the Cheaha Regional Library system, the library is staffed by director Tina Noland and two assistants who collectively serve residents of Ashland and the surrounding area. Services include public computers with high-speed internet, Wi-Fi hotspot lending, an interlibrary loan program, income tax forms, books on tape, large-print materials, DVDs, and job-search assistance. The library regularly hosts Lego Club for school-age children, a grandparents-and-caregivers story series called Kids and Kin, and on-site vocational rehabilitation counseling. Cards are free for first-time Ashland-area patrons and renew materials up to twice.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located on Courthouse Square in Ashland, the Clay County seat — founded 1866, named for Henry Clay
- Extended Wednesday hours until 6 PM for after-school and after-work visits
- Wi-Fi hotspot devices available for checkout — take internet access home
- Homework Alabama free tutoring service available through the public computers
- On-site vocational rehabilitation counseling held Tuesday afternoons for job seekers
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Cardholders access free statewide and regional digital resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers with high-speed internet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi hotspot devices for checkout
- Interlibrary loan
- Income tax forms
- Books on tape and large-print materials
- DVDs
- Reference materials and newspapers
- Job search and unemployment assistance
- Small business resources
- Homework Alabama tutoring
- Meeting room
- Summer Reading Program
🎸 Programs
- Lego Club — 1st and 3rd Fridays, 3:30–4:45 PM (elementary through high school)
- Kids and Kin — 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:00–10:30 AM (grandparents and caregivers)
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling — Tuesdays 1:00–2:30 PM
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (infants through age 4)
- Summer Reading Program
📍 Nearby Libraries in Clay & Talladega Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the extended evening hours at the Ashland City Library?
The library is open until 6 PM on Wednesdays, giving working families and students extra time after school or work. Monday and Thursday–Friday hours are 8 AM or 9 AM to 5 PM, and Friday closes at 2 PM. The library is closed on weekends.
Does the library lend Wi-Fi hotspots?
Yes — the Ashland City Library offers Wi-Fi hotspot devices for checkout, letting patrons take broadband internet home. Ask staff about availability and the lending period.
What is the Lego Club, and who can join?
Lego Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 3:30 to 4:45 PM and is open to elementary through high school students. It combines creativity, engineering challenges, and social time — no registration required.
Can I get help with job searching or resume writing at the library?
Yes — the library provides public computers for job applications, access to unemployment compensation information, and small business resources. Vocational rehabilitation counselors also hold on-site sessions on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 PM.
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