Ohatchee Public Library
🏢 Town of Ohatchee Public Library · Ohatchee, Alabama
Ohatchee Public Library
The Ohatchee Public Library is a cornerstone of this small Calhoun County town of roughly 1,100 residents, offering free public computers, Wi-Fi, books and audiobooks to the community along Alabama Highway 77.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–4:30pm |
| Thursday | 10am–4:30pm |
| Friday | 10am–4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 7803 Alabama Highway 77, Ohatchee, AL 36271
Phone: (256) 892-4203
Website: townofohatchee.com
Plus Code: 865MQXJ6+2P (Ohatchee, AL)
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📖 About Ohatchee Public Library
The Ohatchee Public Library serves the town of Ohatchee, a rural Calhoun County community situated along Alabama Highway 77 in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. With a collection of approximately 9,000 volumes plus audiobooks on CD, the library provides free access to books, public computers and wireless internet to residents of Ohatchee and the surrounding area. Membership is free to all residents — a valid photo ID and proof of local address are all that is required. Through the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL), every Ohatchee cardholder can reach a curated set of research databases, eBooks and academic resources funded by the state for all Alabama residents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Free public library serving Ohatchee and the surrounding Calhoun County foothills community
- Collection of approximately 9,000 books plus audiobooks on cassette and CD
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi for all visitors
- Tuesday evening hours (until 6 pm) for working residents and students
- Access to Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) — statewide databases and eResources free to all cardholders
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Ohatchee cardholders can access Alabama's statewide digital resources at no cost:
📚 Services
- Free public library cards for Ohatchee residents and Calhoun County patrons
- Circulating collection of approximately 9,000 books plus audiobooks
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Access to Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) statewide databases
- Interlibrary loan service
- Reader's advisory and reference assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's story times and youth reading activities
- Summer reading program
- Community programs and local events
- Adult reading and reference services
📍 Nearby Libraries in Calhoun & Etowah Counties, AL
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who can get a free library card at the Ohatchee Public Library?
Any resident of Ohatchee or the surrounding area can get a free library card by presenting a valid photo ID and proof of local address. Membership is free of charge.
What is the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) and can I use it at home?
The Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) is a collection of research databases, eBooks, newspapers and academic resources funded by the Alabama Legislature and available free to all Alabama residents. With your Ohatchee library card you can access AVL from any computer — at the library or at home — at avl.lib.al.us.
Is the Ohatchee library open on Saturdays or in the evenings?
The library is open Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 10 am to 4:30 pm, and on Tuesday from 11:30 am to 6 pm for those who cannot visit during daytime hours. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Does the Ohatchee Public Library have computers and internet access?
Yes. The library provides public computers for patron use and free wireless internet access throughout the building, making it a key community technology resource for residents of this rural Alabama town.
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