Blanche R. Solomon Memorial Library
🏢 Henry County Public Library · Headland, Alabama
Blanche R. Solomon Memorial Library
The Blanche R. Solomon Memorial Library serves Henry County from its Park Street home in Headland, offering late Monday hours until 7pm, fax and computer services, and free eBook access — a community anchor in the heart of the Wiregrass region.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 8am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–5pm |
| Thursday | 8am–5pm |
| Friday | 8am–12pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 17 Park Street, HEADLAND, AL 36345
Phone: +1 334-693-2706
Website: headlandlibrary.org
Plus Code: 863P9M25+Q6 (HEADLAND, AL)
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📖 About Blanche R. Solomon Memorial Library
The Blanche R. Solomon Memorial Library is the public library of Headland, the county seat of Henry County in Alabama's southeast Wiregrass region. Named in honor of Blanche R. Solomon, a community benefactor recognized for her contributions to local learning, the library sits at 17 Park Street — a short walk from the historic Headland town square. It provides Henry County residents with free access to a print collection, public computers, fax and scanning services, and digital borrowing through the Libby app. Monday's extended hours until 7pm serve working residents who cannot visit during daytime hours, while the Children's Room offers a dedicated space for young readers and activities. The library is also a site for community room reservations, and staff work to ensure all library activities — from computer use to children's programs — are completed before closing time, with a 15-minute wrap-up policy that helps keep operations running smoothly. The Wiregrass region's strong agricultural and military heritage (Fort Rucker / Fort Novosel is just 20 miles north) gives the library's local history collection particular relevance for families with deep roots in Henry County.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named for Blanche R. Solomon, a Henry County community benefactor committed to public education
- Open until 7pm on Mondays for after-work and after-school visits
- Dedicated Children's Room for young readers and programming
- Fax, scanning and computer services for residents of Headland and Henry County
- Located in the county seat, within walking distance of the historic Headland town square
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Headland cardholders access free digital resources through the Alabama Virtual Library and Libby:
📚 Services
- Free library card for Headland and Henry County residents
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Fax services
- Scanning to email or USB drive
- Libby app for eBook and audiobook borrowing
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) databases
- Dedicated Children's Room
- Room reservations for community use
- Library card sign-ups
🎸 Programs
- Children's room activities and programming
- Summer reading program
- Community events and local programming
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Wiregrass Region
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Blanche R. Solomon, and why is the library named for her?
Blanche R. Solomon was a Henry County community benefactor honored for her dedication to education and public life in Headland, Alabama. The library was named in her memory to recognize her contributions to the community, and the institution continues her legacy of providing free public access to knowledge and resources.
What are the library's hours, and is it open in the evenings?
The library is open Monday from 10am to 7pm — the only evening with extended hours. Tuesday through Thursday it is open 8am to 5pm, and Friday from 8am to noon. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. Note that all activities, including computer use and children's programs, end 15 minutes before closing.
Does the Blanche R. Solomon Memorial Library offer fax services?
Yes — fax services are available at the library for residents who need to send or receive documents. Computers and scanning services are also available during open hours.
Can I borrow eBooks from this library?
Yes. Cardholders can use the Libby app to borrow free eBooks and audiobooks. Henry County residents also have free access to the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL), which includes research databases, LearningExpress skill-building tools, and the Ancestry genealogy database.
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