Carbon Hill Public Library
🏢 Carl Elliott Regional Library System · Carbon Hill, Alabama
Carbon Hill Public Library
Carbon Hill Public Library anchors a Walker County coal town that was born on Valentine's Day 1891 — founded by miners who hoped to make it 'The Village of Love and Luck' — and named after Congressman Carl Elliott, whose 1956 Library Services Act brought bookmobile service and free reading to rural Americans just like them.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 11am–5pm |
| Thursday | 11am–5pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 215 NW 2ND STREET, CARBON HILL, AL 35549
Phone: +1205-924-4254
Website: carlelliottlibrary.org
Plus Code: 865JVFQC+X9 (CARBON HILL, AL)
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📖 About Carbon Hill Public Library
Carbon Hill Public Library is a branch of the Carl Elliott Regional Library System, which takes its name from U.S. Representative Carl Elliott (1913–1999) of nearby Jasper — author of the 1956 Library Services Act that extended public library access to millions of rural Americans, and winner of the inaugural JFK Profile in Courage Award in 1990. Carbon Hill itself was settled in 1886 because of coal mining and the railroad, incorporated on February 14, 1891 — Valentine's Day — at the urging of Col. Robert Galloway's Galloway Coal Company, and reached a peak population of 2,666 by 1920. The library at 215 NW 2nd Street continues that legacy of community investment, offering book lending, computer access, and digital resources through the Carl Elliott system's shared catalog and Camellia Net ebook platform. Patrons also receive free access to Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) databases statewide.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 11am–5pm; closed Monday, Friday, and weekends
- Branch of the Carl Elliott Regional Library System — named for the Alabama congressman whose 1956 Library Services Act expanded rural library access nationwide
- Shared catalog with Jasper, Arley, Double Springs, Haleyville, and Sumiton branches via cerl.tlcdelivers.com
- eBook and audiobook lending through Camellia Net / OverDrive with your library card
- Free Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access — hundreds of databases and e-books for all Alabama residents
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Carl Elliott Regional Library card opens these digital resources:
📚 Services
- Book and media checkout
- Shared catalog with 5 other Carl Elliott branches
- eBook and audiobook lending via Camellia Net/OverDrive
- Alabama Virtual Library database access
- Homework Alabama online tutoring
- Computer and internet access
- Test proctoring (system-wide)
🎸 Programs
- Homework Alabama: individualized tutoring and test prep for all ages
- Community reading programs
- Children's story and activity programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Walker County & Northwest Alabama
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the library system named 'Carl Elliott'?
Carl Atwood Elliott (1913–1999) was a U.S. Congressman from Jasper, Alabama who served eight terms and sponsored the Library Services Act of 1956, which brought bookmobile service and public library access to millions of rural Americans. He also co-authored the National Defense Education Act of 1958 and received the inaugural JFK Profile in Courage Award in 1990.
Can I borrow books from other Carl Elliott branches on my Carbon Hill card?
Yes. All six branches — Carbon Hill, Jasper, Arley, Double Springs, Haleyville, and Sumiton — share one system catalog at cerl.tlcdelivers.com. You can request items from any branch and pick them up at Carbon Hill.
Does Carbon Hill Public Library have computers or WiFi?
The Carl Elliott Regional Library System provides computer and internet access at its branches. Contact Carbon Hill at 205-924-4254 to confirm current computer availability and WiFi access during your visit.
What is the history of Carbon Hill, Alabama?
Carbon Hill was settled in 1886 due to coal mining and the railroad, and incorporated on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1891 — its founders called it 'The Village of Love and Luck,' inspired by Scottish traditions associating coal with good fortune. The Galloway Coal Company drove early growth; the city reached its peak population of 2,666 in 1920 before coal's decline reshaped the economy.
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