Ider Public Library
🏢 DeKalb County Library Network · Ider, Alabama
Ider Public Library
The Ider Public Library sits along Highway 75 in DeKalb County's Lookout Mountain foothills, serving this small farming and manufacturing community with afternoon library hours and shared access to the DeKalb County library catalog network.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12:45pm–5pm |
| Tuesday | 12:45pm–5pm |
| Wednesday | 12:45pm–5pm |
| Thursday | 12:45pm–5pm |
| Friday | 12:45pm–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 10808 AL HWY 75, IDER, AL 35981
Phone: +1256-657-2170
Website: dekalbplal.booksys.net
Plus Code: 866PM8WJ+QV (IDER, AL)
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📖 About Ider Public Library
Ider is a small community in northeastern DeKalb County, nestled in the Lookout Mountain foothills near the Georgia border. The Ider Public Library at 10808 AL Highway 75 operates weekday afternoon hours — 12:45pm to 5pm Monday through Friday — and is connected to the DeKalb County library catalog system (shared with DeKalb County Public Library in Fort Payne), allowing patrons to search holdings across the network. The library participates in the Accelerated Reader program, supporting local students in their school reading goals. Cardholders have free access to the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) for statewide research databases, and can borrow eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app. The library provides an accessible community gathering point in a rural corner of DeKalb County.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Afternoon service weekdays: Mon–Fri 12:45pm–5pm — designed to be open after local school hours
- Connected to the DeKalb County library catalog — search holdings across the Fort Payne and Ider networks
- Accelerated Reader program support for local students
- Free Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access — statewide research databases for all Alabama residents
- Free Libby eBooks and audiobooks with your library card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Every Ider Public Library cardholder can access these free digital resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers and internet access
- Shared DeKalb County library catalog (Ider + Fort Payne)
- Accelerated Reader program
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) research databases
- Libby / OverDrive eBooks and audiobooks
- Children's section
🎸 Programs
- Accelerated Reader student reading program
- Summer Reading Program
- Children's reading activities
📍 Nearby Libraries in DeKalb & Jackson Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Ider Public Library open at 12:45pm instead of the morning?
The Ider Public Library's afternoon schedule — 12:45pm to 5pm Monday through Friday — is designed to align with local school dismissal times, allowing students and families to visit after classes. The library is closed on weekends.
Is the Ider library part of the DeKalb County library system?
Yes. The Ider Public Library is connected to the DeKalb County library catalog network, shared with DeKalb County Public Library in Fort Payne. You can search both locations' holdings through the shared catalog at dekalbplal.booksys.net and borrow items across the network.
How do I get a library card at the Ider Public Library?
Bring a valid photo ID and proof of your current address to the library at 10808 AL Highway 75. Cards are issued free of charge. Your Ider library card also unlocks the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) at avl.lib.al.us — free statewide research databases available to all Alabama residents.
What is the Accelerated Reader program and does the Ider library support it?
Accelerated Reader (AR) is a school-based reading program that assigns reading levels and quizzes to books. The Ider Public Library supports local students in the AR program by maintaining relevant titles in the collection. Students can ask library staff to help locate books at their AR level.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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