Autauga-Prattville Public Library
🏢 Autauga County Public Library System · Prattville, Alabama
Autauga-Prattville Public Library
Serving Prattville and all of Autauga County from 254 Doster Street, the Autauga-Prattville Public Library stays open until 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday — making it one of the most accessible libraries in central Alabama for working families. Prattville, nicknamed the Fountain City for its historic artesian wells, is the county seat founded by industrialist Daniel Pratt in 1839 along Autauga Creek.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 254 Doster Street, PRATTVILLE, AL 36067
Phone: (334) 365-3396
Plus Code: 864MFG4J+QC (PRATTVILLE, AL)
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📖 About Autauga-Prattville Public Library
The Autauga-Prattville Public Library is the public library of Autauga County, housed in Prattville — the county seat and a city of roughly 38,000 residents situated on Autauga Creek between Montgomery and Tuscaloosa. It functions as a joint city-county library serving both the City of Prattville and the broader Autauga County community. The library's location on Doster Street places it within easy reach of the historic Daniel Pratt Industrial District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as one of Alabama's finest intact 19th-century industrial complexes. The collection spans print, audiobooks, DVDs and digital titles, and cardholders also gain free access to the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL), the state-funded gateway to hundreds of databases and eBooks available to every Alabama resident 24 hours a day.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Evening hours until 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday — ideal for after-school and after-work visits
- Serves all of Autauga County from the heart of Prattville, a historic city founded by industrialist Daniel Pratt in 1839
- Free access to the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) — hundreds of databases and eBooks for every Alabama resident
- Rated 4.9 stars by local patrons on Google Maps with consistent praise for friendly staff
- Saturday hours 10 a.m.–5 p.m. for weekend visitors and researchers
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Autauga-Prattville cardholders unlock Alabama's full statewide digital collection at no charge:
📚 Services
- Free public library card for Autauga County residents
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing and copying services
- Interlibrary loan
- Children's and youth collections
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading program
- Adult programs and community events
- Book discussions
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What evenings is the Autauga-Prattville Public Library open late?
The library stays open until 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Wednesday and Friday hours run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the library is closed on Sunday.
Who can get a library card at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library?
Any resident of Autauga County or the City of Prattville may obtain a free library card. Cards give access to the physical collection, public computers, and the statewide Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) databases and eBooks.
What is the Alabama Virtual Library and how do I use it from Prattville?
The Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) is a state-funded collection of databases, eBooks and research resources available free to every Alabama resident 24 hours a day. Autauga-Prattville cardholders access it at avl.lib.al.us using their library card number.
Is the Autauga-Prattville Public Library connected to Autauga County government?
Yes — the library serves as the public library for both the City of Prattville and Autauga County, operating as a joint city-county library. This means residents throughout the county, not only those within the Prattville city limits, are eligible for a free library card.
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