Choctaw County Public Library
🏢 Choctaw County Public Library · Butler, Alabama
Choctaw County Public Library
The Choctaw County Public Library serves the county seat of Butler and all of Choctaw County from its North Academy Avenue location, providing free access to books, computers, and statewide digital resources.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 124 NORTH ACADEMY AVENUE, BUTLER, AL 36904
Phone: +1 205-618-9735
Plus Code: 864H3QRH+3X (BUTLER, AL)
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📖 About Choctaw County Public Library
Butler is the county seat of Choctaw County in the heart of Alabama's Black Belt region, an area of rich African American heritage and distinctive natural wetlands. The Choctaw County Public Library gives residents access to physical and digital collections without charge. Patrons can use public computers and free Wi-Fi on-site, borrow materials through interlibrary loan, and reach Alabama Virtual Library databases from home with a library card. The library is a community anchor for a rural county where free public resources make a real difference in education and opportunity.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Free public computers and Wi-Fi available during open hours
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access — databases, eBooks, and research tools statewide
- Interlibrary loan service for items not held locally
- Childrens and youth collections for school-age patrons
- Serves all of Choctaw County from the county-seat location in Butler
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Choctaw County library card unlocks statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers & free Wi-Fi
- eBooks & digital audiobooks (Libby/OverDrive)
- Black & white copying
- Interlibrary loan (ILL)
- Children's and youth collections
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program
- Children's storytimes
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southwest Alabama
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Choctaw County Public Library located in Butler?
The library is at 124 North Academy Avenue in Butler, the county seat of Choctaw County. You can reach them by phone at (205) 618-9735.
What digital resources can I access with a Choctaw County library card?
Your free library card gives you access to Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) — a state-funded database portal with academic journals, newspaper archives, eBooks, and more — accessible 24/7 at avl.lib.al.us. You can also borrow eBooks and audiobooks through Libby/OverDrive.
Can I request books from other libraries through the Choctaw County Public Library?
Yes. The library participates in interlibrary loan (ILL), which lets you request materials held at other public libraries across Alabama. Ask a staff member to place a request for you.
Is the Choctaw County Public Library open on weekends?
The library is currently closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. It is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Call (205) 618-9735 to confirm current hours before your visit.
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