Brent-Centreville Public Library
🏢 Bibb County · Centreville, Alabama
Brent-Centreville Public Library
Serving the county seat of Bibb County from its dedicated home at 20 Library Street, the Brent-Centreville Public Library is the cultural and research heart of central Alabama's Bibb County — home to a notable genealogy heritage room and eBook lending through Libby.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 1 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 20 LIBRARY STREET, CENTREVILLE, AL 35042
Phone: +1 205-926-4736
Website: brentcentlib.com
Plus Code: 864JWRXX+5J (CENTREVILLE, AL)
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📖 About Brent-Centreville Public Library
The Brent-Centreville Public Library, at 20 Library Street in Centreville, Alabama, serves Bibb County's county seat — a city founded in 1823 and incorporated in 1832 that holds a National Register Historic District and the distinction of recording Alabama's highest-ever temperature (112°F on September 6, 1925). The library is open Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM and Friday 9 AM to 1 PM, offering book and DVD lending, free Wi-Fi, desktop computer access, eBooks through Libby, and a full suite of document services including black-and-white and color copies (up to 11x17), lamination, faxing, and scan-to-email. The library also hosts the Elia Daws/Len Cleveland Heritage Room, a dedicated genealogy research space valuable to anyone tracing family roots in Bibb County and surrounding central Alabama. Programs include Story Time for young children and a rotating calendar of events for all ages. Tracy Griffin serves as library director and can be reached at bcpl.read@gmail.com or (205) 926-4736.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located at 20 Library Street in Centreville, the Bibb County seat since 1829
- Open Monday–Thursday 9 AM–5 PM and Friday 9 AM–1 PM
- Elia Daws/Len Cleveland Heritage Room for Bibb County genealogy research
- eBook and audiobook lending via Libby app — free with your library card
- Full document services: B&W and color copies, lamination up to 11x17, fax, and scan-to-email
- Free desktop computers and Wi-Fi for all patrons
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Brent-Centreville card unlocks Libby eBooks and the Alabama Virtual Library databases.
📚 Services
- Book and DVD lending
- eBooks and audiobooks via Libby
- Elia Daws/Len Cleveland Heritage Room (genealogy)
- Free desktop computers and Wi-Fi
- Black-and-white and color copying (up to 11×17)
- Lamination (up to 11×17)
- Fax service and scan-to-email
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access
- Story Time (children)
🎸 Programs
- Story Time for young children
- Summer @ BCPL — annual summer programming
- Celebration on the Green — community event
- A Cup of Joy — community program
- Rotating programs for all ages throughout the year
📍 Nearby Libraries in Bibb and Shelby Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Brent-Centreville Public Library have a genealogy room?
Yes. The library is home to the Elia Daws/Len Cleveland Heritage Room, a dedicated genealogy and local history research space. It is particularly useful for anyone researching family roots in Bibb County and surrounding central Alabama communities.
What are the Brent-Centreville Public Library's hours?
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The library is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Can I borrow eBooks from the Brent-Centreville Public Library?
Yes. The library offers eBook and audiobook lending through Libby by OverDrive. Download the free Libby app, enter your library card number, and borrow titles instantly to your phone, tablet, or e-reader.
What document services does the library offer?
The Brent-Centreville Public Library offers black-and-white and color copying (up to 11x17), lamination up to 11x17, fax service, and scan-to-email — making it a useful stop for document needs in Bibb County.
📜 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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