Oneonta Public Library
🏢 Oneonta Public Library · Oneonta, Alabama
Oneonta Public Library
Oneonta Public Library began with 200 books in a former pump house in 1949 and has grown into an award-winning 8,000-square-foot community hub in Blount County, now offering everything from a 3D printer to the Libby app.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 221 SECOND STREET SOUTH, ONEONTA, AL 35121
Phone: +1 205-274-7641
Website: oneontapubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 865MWGVF+MR (ONEONTA, AL)
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📖 About Oneonta Public Library
Oneonta Public Library traces its roots to a 1948 Oneonta Garden Club Council project that formally opened on January 16, 1949, in a former pump house on Jefferson Avenue with just 200 books. After several moves — including a long stay in the Civic Center Auditorium — the library found its permanent home on June 1, 1998, in a renovated 8,000-square-foot building funded by a $540,000 community fundraising campaign. That commitment to excellence earned the library the Alabama Library Association Standards Award in 2004 and the prestigious Blue Ribbon Standards Award in 2007, a distinction held by only ten Alabama public libraries at that time. Today the collection spans traditional print and digital resources, and modern amenities include a 3D printer, a mobile charging station, and an interactive conference-room display that set Oneonta apart from libraries twice its size. Staff of seven serve Blount County residents alongside the Biblionix-powered online catalog and free AVL statewide digital access.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1949 — grew from 200 books to a fully automated 8,000-sq-ft facility by 1998
- Alabama Library Association Standards Award (2004) and Blue Ribbon Standards Award (2007)
- 3D printer, mobile charging station, and interactive conference-room display on-site
- Evening hours Mon & Thu until 7 PM; Sat 9 AM–2 PM
- Two Little Free Libraries at City Hall and Woodland Scout Park extend access beyond the building
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) and the free Libby app put thousands of eBooks and audiobooks in every patron's pocket — all included with your Oneonta library card.
📚 Services
- Free public computers and internet access
- 3D printer available for patron use
- Mobile device charging station
- Reimagining School Readiness STEM kits (ages 0–8)
- Homework Alabama tutoring and career support (free statewide)
- Two Little Free Libraries (City Hall and Woodland Scout Park)
🎸 Programs
- Reimagining School Readiness toolkit and programs for children ages 0–8
- Summer reading program
- Community workshops and learning events
- Homework Alabama — free online tutoring for K–12 and adults
📍 Nearby Libraries in Blount & Surrounding Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Oneonta Public Library really have a 3D printer?
Yes. Oneonta Public Library is one of the few public libraries in rural Alabama to offer a 3D printer alongside a mobile device charging station and an interactive display in the conference room — resources more often found at larger city libraries.
What awards has the Oneonta Public Library won?
The library earned the Alabama Library Association Standards Award in 2004, then the Blue Ribbon Standards Award in 2007 — an honor held at the time by only ten public libraries in the entire state of Alabama.
How can children use the Oneonta Public Library for school readiness?
The library participates in the Reimagining School Readiness initiative, which provides research-backed resources and STEM kits for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–8. The free Homework Alabama service also gives K–12 students and adults access to live online tutoring.
Are there Little Free Libraries associated with the Oneonta Public Library?
Yes — two Little Free Libraries extend the library's reach beyond its building: one at Oneonta City Hall and another at Woodland Scout Park. Both are free-access book exchanges maintained by the library.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
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