Lineville City Library
🏢 Clay County Public Library · Lineville, Alabama
Lineville City Library
Lineville City Library serves Clay County from its Highway 49 home, offering free books, digital databases, and a Saturday storytime for families across this northeast Alabama hill-country community.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–5pm |
| Thursday | 8am–5pm |
| Friday | 8am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 60119 Highway 49, LINEVILLE, AL 36266
Phone: +1 256-396-5162
Website: linevillecitylibrary.mailchimpsites.com
Plus Code: 865P866W+86 (LINEVILLE, AL)
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📖 About Lineville City Library
Lineville City Library is the public library of Lineville, the county seat of Clay County, Alabama. Situated along Highway 49 in a region known for its rolling Talladega National Forest foothills, the library provides free access to print collections, computers, and a growing suite of digital resources. Cardholders can borrow thousands of eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app and tap into statewide research databases via the Alabama Virtual Library, all at no cost. The library participates in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, mailing free monthly books to every enrolled child from birth to age five in Clay County — a reflection of its deep investment in early literacy. Weekly programming keeps families and students coming back: Wednesday Homeschool Hangout offers a collaborative learning drop-in for home-educating families, and Saturday Storytime pairs read-alouds with hands-on crafts each week.
⭐ What makes this library special
- County seat library serving all of rural Clay County from a Highway 49 location
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library — free monthly books mailed to children ages 0–5 in Clay County
- Libby app access for thousands of free eBooks and audiobooks for cardholders
- Alabama Virtual Library statewide databases including Ancestry Library and LearningExpress
- Weekly Homeschool Hangout (Wednesdays 10am) and Saturday Storytime with crafts (11am)
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Lineville cardholders access free digital resources including statewide databases and downloadable titles:
📚 Services
- Free library card for Clay County residents
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Libby app for eBook and audiobook borrowing
- Alabama Virtual Library databases (Ancestry, LearningExpress, EBSCO)
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library enrollment for children ages 0–5
- Printing and copying services
- Online catalog at lineville.booksys.net
🎸 Programs
- Homeschool Hangout — Wednesdays at 10am, drop-in learning for home-educating families
- Saturday Storytime — stories and crafts every Saturday at 11am
- Clay County Reads — monthly community book club
- Summer reading program for children and teens
📍 Nearby Libraries in Cleburne & Calhoun Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Lineville City Library offer anything for very young children?
Yes — the library participates in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which mails a free age-appropriate book every month to enrolled children from birth through age five living in Clay County. Families can sign up at the library. Saturday Storytime at 11am also welcomes young visitors for read-alouds and crafts.
What days and hours is the Lineville City Library open?
The library is open Tuesday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, and on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. It is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Can I borrow eBooks or audiobooks from the Lineville City Library?
Yes. Cardholders can use the Libby app to borrow thousands of free digital titles — eBooks and audiobooks — that can be read or listened to on a phone, tablet, or computer. The Alabama Virtual Library also provides access to databases including Ancestry Library Edition and LearningExpress.
Is there a program for homeschooling families at this library?
Yes — the Homeschool Hangout meets every Wednesday at 10am. It is a drop-in gathering designed for home-educating families to connect, share resources, and learn together. No registration is required.
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