Cherokee County Public Library
🏢 Cheaha Regional Library · Centre, Alabama
Cherokee County Public Library
The Cherokee County Public Library has anchored Centre since the county courthouse basement days, moving to its permanent Mary Street home in 1974 and growing into a 20-station computer lab, genealogy room, quilting circle, and community conference space for Cherokee County residents.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 310 Mary Street, CENTRE, AL 35960
Phone: +1 256-927-5838
Website: cherokeecountypubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 866P48XF+QF (CENTRE, AL)
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📖 About Cherokee County Public Library
The Cherokee County Public Library began life in the basement of the Cherokee County Courthouse, where residents first gathered books to serve the community's reading needs. It relocated to its current building at 310 Mary Street in Centre in 1974 and has expanded steadily ever since, earning a reputation as "the hub of the community" for residents and visitors alike. The library is a member of the Cheaha Regional Library system, which connects seven libraries across northeast Alabama. Today its 20-station computer lab (with scanner), wireless printing, fax and copier services, and a dedicated genealogy room with Ancestry.com access make it one of the most full-featured libraries in Cherokee County. The library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) shapes youth programming, and community groups like the Sew Joyful Quilters and Reading Around Book Club hold regular gatherings in the conference room.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Roots in the Cherokee County Courthouse basement — moved to permanent home on Mary Street in 1974
- 20-station computer lab with scanner, wireless printing, fax, and copy services
- Genealogy room with Ancestry.com access and interlibrary loan for family history research
- Conference room available for nonprofit meetings and community organizations
- Teen Advisory Board (TAB) leads youth programming and summer reading planning
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Cardholders access free statewide and regional digital resources:
📚 Services
- 20-station computer lab with scanner
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wireless printing from personal devices
- Fax, photocopier, and scanning services
- Genealogy room with Ancestry.com access
- Conference room for nonprofit groups
- Interlibrary loan
- eBooks via Libby / Camellia Net
- Alabama Virtual Library databases
- Income tax forms
- Summer Reading Program
🎸 Programs
- Storytime (children)
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
- Ready-Set-Read Kits
- Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
- Summer Reading Program (all ages)
- Chair Yoga
- Art Workshops
- Sew Joyful Quilters
- Reading Around Book Club
- Green Bag Gardening Lunch Series
- Senior Tech Connect
- Brain Bites lunch-and-learn series
📍 Nearby Libraries in Cherokee & DeKalb Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What hours does the library keep on Wednesdays?
The Cherokee County Public Library closes at noon on Wednesdays (8 AM–12 PM). Note that the computer lab and fax services shut down 30 minutes before closing on all days, so plan to arrive by 11:30 AM if you need those services on a Wednesday.
Does the library have genealogy resources for Cherokee County family history?
Yes — the library has a dedicated genealogy room equipped with Ancestry.com access on the computer workstations, plus interlibrary loan services to request records from other collections. Staff can help you navigate local Cherokee County historical materials.
Can community groups use the conference room?
Nonprofit groups and community organizations are welcome to use the conference room at no charge. Contact the library at 256-927-5838 to check availability and discuss scheduling.
How do teens get involved with library programming?
The library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets regularly and gives teens a direct voice in shaping programs, events, and the summer reading campaign. Any interested teen can ask staff how to join.
📜 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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