William Bradford Huie Library of Hartselle
🏢 City of Hartselle · Hartselle, Alabama
William Bradford Huie Library of Hartselle
Named for Hartselle's most celebrated native son — investigative journalist and bestselling author William Bradford Huie (1910–1986) — this Morgan County library at 152 Sparkman Street NW is free to all county residents and stays open until 7 p.m. on Monday evenings for working families.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am–5:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 152 SPARKMAN STREET NW, HARTSELLE, AL 35640
Phone: +1 256-773-9880
Website: hartselle.org
Plus Code: 866MC3V8+M2 (HARTSELLE, AL)
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📖 About William Bradford Huie Library of Hartselle
The William Bradford Huie Library of Hartselle is the public library of Hartselle, Alabama, the City of Southern Hospitality and the second-largest city in Morgan County. The city renamed the library in 2006 to honor William Bradford Huie, a Hartselle native born in 1910 who became one of the 20th century's most tenacious investigative journalists: his 21 books sold over 30 million copies worldwide, six were adapted into feature films, and his 1956 Look magazine interview — in which Emmett Till's killers admitted their guilt — remains a landmark of civil rights reporting. Huie served as a Navy lieutenant and war correspondent during World War II before returning permanently to Hartselle in the late 1950s, continuing to write until his death in 1986. Free library cards are available to Morgan County residents with proof of address, and cardholders may borrow up to 10 items at a time. Programming runs on Monday evenings at 5 p.m. and the library's online catalog is accessible around the clock.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named in 2006 for William Bradford Huie (1910–1986), Hartselle-born journalist whose 21 books sold 30 million+ copies and exposed the Emmett Till murder in Look magazine
- Extended Monday hours until 7 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits
- Free library cards for all Morgan County residents with proof of address
- Adult and children's joint programming every Monday evening at 5 p.m.
- Summer Reading Program and Little Listeners Story Time for young readers
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Huie Library cardholders have free access to statewide Alabama digital resources:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Morgan County residents with proof of address (10-item checkout limit)
- Public internet access and computer use
- Online catalog at hartsellelib.booksys.net/opac/wbh/
- Interlibrary loan
- Children's and adult programming
- Summer Reading Program
🎸 Programs
- Adult and Children's Programming — Monday evenings at 5 p.m.
- Little Listeners Story Time for young children
- Summer Reading Program
- Seasonal events — see hartselle.org calendar
📍 Nearby Libraries in Morgan & Surrounding Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was William Bradford Huie, and why is the Hartselle library named after him?
William Bradford Huie (1910–1986) was a journalist and author born in Hartselle who became one of the most prominent investigative reporters of the 20th century. He authored 21 books — 14 of them bestsellers — selling over 30 million copies worldwide, and six were adapted into major films. His 1956 Look magazine interview, in which two of Emmett Till's killers admitted their guilt, is considered a landmark of civil rights journalism. He served as a Navy lieutenant and war correspondent in World War II and later resettled permanently in Hartselle. The city renamed its library in his honor in 2006 to recognize his literary legacy and his wartime service.
What are the William Bradford Huie Library's hours, and is it open late any evening?
The library is open Monday 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m. (the latest in the week), Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. Monday's extended evening hours until 7 p.m. are convenient for working families and students.
Who can get a free library card at the William Bradford Huie Library?
Library cards are free for residents of Morgan County, Alabama, with valid proof of address. Cardholders may borrow up to 10 items at a time. Call (256) 773-9880 or stop by 152 Sparkman Street NW in Hartselle to apply in person.
Does the Huie Library offer programming for children and adults?
Yes. The library offers Little Listeners Story Time for young children, a Summer Reading Program, and combined adult and children's programming on Monday evenings at 5 p.m. Check the City of Hartselle events calendar at hartselle.org for the current schedule.
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