Eufaula Carnegie Library
🏢 Alabama Public Library Service · Eufaula, Alabama
Eufaula Carnegie Library
Housed in one of Alabama's few remaining original Carnegie library buildings, the Eufaula Carnegie Library has served Barbour County readers since 1904 — just steps from the Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District, the second-largest historic district in the state.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 217 NORTH EUFAULA AVENUE, EUFAULA, AL 36027
Phone: +1334-687-2337
Website: aplsnew-web.apls.state.al.us:10129
Plus Code: 863PVVV3+JQ (EUFAULA, AL)
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📖 About Eufaula Carnegie Library
The Eufaula Carnegie Library occupies a handsome 1904 Carnegie-funded building at 217 North Eufaula Avenue in the heart of Eufaula, Alabama. Andrew Carnegie's philanthropic grant gave Barbour County's largest city its first purpose-built public library, and the building has anchored the community's intellectual life ever since. Eufaula sits on the shore of Lake Eufaula — known as the "Big Bass Capital of the World" — and briefly served as Alabama's wartime capital in the final days of the Civil War in 1865. The library is part of the Alabama Public Library Service network, meaning a free local card unlocks the statewide Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) and digital lending through hoopla. Extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays make it convenient for working residents and students who cannot visit during the day.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Original 1904 Carnegie building — one of Alabama's best-preserved Carnegie library structures
- Located in Eufaula's historic downtown, adjacent to the Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District (second-largest in Alabama)
- Extended evening hours Tuesday and Thursday until 8 pm for after-work and after-school visits
- Free library cards with access to the statewide Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) database collection
- Serves Barbour County in the city that briefly hosted Alabama's state government in April 1865
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Eufaula cardholders can borrow eBooks, audiobooks and stream media free through these statewide resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying and scanning
- Interlibrary loan
- Reference and reader's advisory
- Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks (Libby, hoopla)
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) database access
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime and youth programming
- Summer reading program
- Adult programs and community events
- After-school homework help
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southeast Alabama
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Eufaula Carnegie Library actually an original Carnegie building?
Yes. The library was built in 1904 with a grant from Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy program, making it one of Alabama's few surviving original Carnegie library buildings. The structure still stands at 217 North Eufaula Avenue in the city's historic downtown, near the Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District.
What are the latest evening hours at the Eufaula library?
The library stays open until 8 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays — the best days for working residents or students. Monday and Wednesday close at 6 pm, Friday at 5 pm, and Saturday at 2 pm. The library is closed on Sundays.
Can I get a library card if I live in Barbour County but not in the city of Eufaula?
Yes. The Eufaula Carnegie Library serves the broader Barbour County community and issues free cards to county residents. Your card also activates access to the statewide Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) and digital borrowing through hoopla.
What historic significance does the area around the library have?
The library stands near the Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District, the second-largest historic district in Alabama with 667 contributing properties. Eufaula itself briefly served as Alabama's emergency state capital in April 1865, and the city's antebellum architecture survived the Civil War largely intact, making it one of the most historically intact towns in the Deep South.
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