Grove Hill Public Library
🏢 Grove Hill Public Library · Grove Hill, Alabama
Grove Hill Public Library
Founded in 1939, the Grove Hill Public Library is a town-owned community institution serving Clarke County from its DuBose Avenue home, with free books, internet access, and genealogical research tools.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Friday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 108 DUBOSE AVENUE, GROVE HILL, AL 36451
Phone: +1 251-275-8157
Plus Code: 863JP64F+5M (GROVE HILL, AL)
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📖 About Grove Hill Public Library
Grove Hill is the county seat of Clarke County in southwest Alabama, a region shaped by the Tombigbee River watershed and the legacy of the old cotton belt. The Grove Hill Public Library has served the community since 1939, making it one of the older continuously operating public libraries in the area. The library is a town-owned facility offering books, research materials, and free internet service to all patrons. A notable feature is free access to Ancestry.com for genealogical research, supporting families tracing their roots in Clarke County and the broader Tombigbee corridor. The library can be reached at (251) 275-8157 or ghilllibrary@gmail.com.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1939 — one of Clarke County's longest-running community institutions
- Free access to Ancestry.com in-library for genealogy and family history research
- Free internet service and public computers available during open hours
- Town-owned facility serving Grove Hill and surrounding Clarke County communities
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access for all Alabama residents
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Grove Hill library card unlocks statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers & free internet access
- eBooks & digital audiobooks (Libby/OverDrive)
- Genealogy research with Ancestry.com in-library access
- Black & white copying
- Interlibrary loan (ILL)
- Children's and youth collections
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program
- Children's programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Clarke County & Southwest Alabama
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Grove Hill Public Library established?
The Grove Hill Public Library was established in 1939, making it a community institution with more than 85 years of continuous service to Clarke County residents.
Can I research my family history at the Grove Hill Public Library?
Yes. The library provides free in-library access to Ancestry.com, one of the world's largest genealogy databases. This is especially valuable for researching Clarke County families and the broader southwest Alabama region.
What digital resources come with a Grove Hill library card?
Your free library card gives access to Alabama Virtual Library (AVL), which provides databases, eBooks, magazines, and academic journals at avl.lib.al.us — available 24 hours a day. You can also borrow eBooks and digital audiobooks through Libby/OverDrive.
Is the Grove Hill Public Library open on weekends?
The library is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. It is open Monday through Friday. Call (251) 275-8157 or email ghilllibrary@gmail.com to confirm current hours before your visit.
📜 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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