Pell City Public Library
🏢 St. Clair County · Pell City, Alabama
Pell City Public Library
Situated on the shores of Logan Martin Lake, Pell City Public Library is St. Clair County's library for a community that grew from a sleepy rail town into a thriving lakeside city — offering genealogy archives, four private study rooms, and a conference room for residents of all ages.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1000 BRUCE ETHEREDGE PKWY STE 100, PELL CITY, AL 35128
Phone: +1 205-884-1015
Website: pellcitylibrary.com
Plus Code: 865MHPGF+JG (PELL CITY, AL)
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📖 About Pell City Public Library
Pell City traces its roots to 1890, when railroad investors named the settlement after George Pell of the Pell City Iron and Land Company. The city's public library grew alongside the community, eventually finding its current home at 1000 Bruce Etheredge Parkway — a modern facility that serves as the destination for area residents looking for a place to learn, have fun, or relax. The library's local history department maintains Pell City High School annuals dating back to 1935 (digitized and freely accessible) alongside microfilm, oral history recordings of longtime local residents, and genealogy reference books including original St. Clair County titles. Pell City operates under a seasonal schedule, with extended Tuesday and Thursday hours during the school year and uniform hours through the summer. Four private study rooms and a conference room make it a go-to spot for students, remote workers, and community groups alike.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Four private study rooms and a conference room available to cardholders
- Digitized Pell City High School annuals from 1935 to 1989 and 2002 — freely accessible online
- Oral history recordings of longtime local residents available for in-house listening
- Genealogy titles including original St. Clair County publications
- Seasonal extended hours: Tuesday & Thursday open until 7 PM during the school year
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Explore a full digital library from home or on any device — all free with your Pell City library card:
📚 Services
- Free public computers and Wi-Fi
- Photocopying — $0.10/page (cash only)
- Fax service — $1.00/page to send, $0.10/page to receive (cash only)
- Four private study rooms
- Conference room
- Genealogy and local history research assistance
- Interlibrary loan
🎸 Programs
- Story time and children's programs (ages 0–12)
- Teen programs (ages 13–17)
- Adult programming and events
- Reading challenges via Beanstack
📍 Nearby Libraries in St. Clair & Talladega Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Pell City Public Library's hours?
During the school year (Labor Day to Memorial Day), the library is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 AM–6 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM–7 PM; and Saturday 9 AM–2 PM. In summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day), hours are Monday–Friday 9 AM–6 PM and Saturday 9 AM–2 PM. The library is closed on Sundays.
Does the Pell City Public Library have study rooms?
Yes. The library has four private study rooms and one conference room available to cardholders. These are popular with students, remote workers, and small-group meetings.
Can I access historical records and genealogy materials at the library?
Yes. The library maintains an expanding local history and genealogy collection featuring Pell City and St. Clair County materials, microfilm, oral history recordings of longtime local residents, and digitized high school annuals from 1935 onward. In-library access to Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest is also available.
What digital resources are available with a Pell City library card?
Your free library card unlocks Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks through the Alabama Camellia collection, Kanopy for streaming films and documentaries, Beanstack for reading challenges, and the Alabama Virtual Library's suite of research databases — all accessible from home 24/7.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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