Samson Public Library
🏢 City of Samson · Samson, Alabama
Samson Public Library
The Samson Public Library is a compact community anchor in the heart of Geneva County, offering free internet access, an Ancestry Library Edition subscription, and a specialist genealogy collection that draws researchers from across southeast Alabama.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 200 North Johnson Street, SAMSON, AL 36477
Phone: +1 334-898-7806
Website: cityofsamson.com
Plus Code: 863M4X83+MH (SAMSON, AL)
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📖 About Samson Public Library
Staffed by Librarian Kim Stafford and Assistant Librarian Donna Spicer, the Samson Public Library operates as a department of the City of Samson in the Wiregrass region of southeast Alabama. Despite its modest size, the library punches above its weight with a dedicated genealogy collection — including family histories and Native American history materials — alongside free Ancestry Library Edition access, which is not available on the standard consumer Ancestry website. Patrons also have access to state and federal tax forms, copy, scan, and fax services, and the full catalog of statewide Alabama Virtual Library databases. The library serves Samson's tight-knit community of about 1,900 residents in Geneva County.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Free Ancestry Library Edition — exclusive library-only access to premium genealogy records
- Genealogy collection including family histories and Native American history materials
- Open Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 3 pm
- Free internet access and public computers
- Copy, scan, and fax services available in-library
- State and federal tax forms available for download
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free library card unlocks statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Book and media lending
- Free public internet access
- Free Ancestry Library Edition (in-library)
- Genealogy and local history collection
- Photocopies (B&W: $0.50 each)
- Hand scanning ($0.50/item)
- Fax service ($1.00/page)
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access
- State and federal tax forms
🎸 Programs
- Summer reading program
- Genealogy assistance
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Wiregrass
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Samson Public Library have Ancestry genealogy access?
Yes. The library provides free in-library access to Ancestry Library Edition, the full-featured version of Ancestry.com available exclusively through libraries. It includes billions of census, military, immigration, and vital records not accessible on the standard consumer subscription.
What are the Samson Public Library's hours?
The library is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What genealogy materials does the Samson Public Library hold?
The library maintains a print genealogy collection that includes local family histories and Native American history materials, supplemented by in-library Ancestry Library Edition access for digital records.
Can I fax or scan documents at the Samson Public Library?
Yes. The library offers fax service at $1.00 per page and hand scanning at $0.50 per scan. Photocopies are $0.50 per black-and-white page.
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