Steele Public Library
🏢 Alabama Public Library Service · Steele, Alabama
Steele Public Library
Steele Public Library on Hillview Street is St. Clair County's small-town community library, offering Monday-through-Thursday hours, free internet access, and the full Alabama Virtual Library digital suite for every cardholder.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–4:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am–4:30pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 78 HILLVIEW STREET, STEELE, AL 35987
Phone: +1256-538-0811
Website: avl.lib.al.us
Plus Code: 865MWRV2+M8 (STEELE, AL)
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📖 About Steele Public Library
Steele Public Library serves the small city of Steele in St. Clair County, Alabama, situated along U.S. Highway 11 in the foothills of the southern Appalachians near Oneonta and Odenville. The library is a member of the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS), the state agency that supports independent public libraries with collections, technology, and digital resources statewide. Housed at 78 Hillview Street, the library keeps a steady Monday-through-Thursday schedule that gives working residents and students a reliable place to read, research, and connect. Cardholders enjoy free access to the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL), bringing the same eBook collections, research databases, and live Homework Alabama tutoring available at much larger systems to this close-knit community. The library has earned a perfect five-star rating from its local patrons.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open Monday through Thursday, 9 am–4:30 pm — consistent weekday availability
- Free library card for Steele and St. Clair County residents
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) — eBooks, research databases, and Homework Alabama
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi for internet access and homework help
- Member of the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) statewide network
- Interlibrary loan access to collections across Alabama
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Steele library card unlocks these statewide digital resources 24/7:
📚 Services
- Book lending — fiction, non-fiction, large print, and children's collections
- Public computers with internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Reference and readers' advisory assistance
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) database and eBook access
- Interlibrary loan through the APLS statewide network
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program for children and teens
- Story time and children's literacy activities
- Community reading and educational events
📍 Nearby Libraries in St. Clair & Surrounding Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are Steele Public Library's hours?
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. It is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Who can get a free library card at Steele Public Library?
Library cards are free for residents of the City of Steele and St. Clair County. Bring a valid photo ID and proof of current address when you visit for the first time.
Can I access eBooks and online databases with a Steele library card?
Yes. Through the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) at avl.lib.al.us, cardholders can borrow eBooks and audiobooks via Libby/OverDrive, access EBSCO research databases, and use Homework Alabama free live tutoring — from home or in the library.
Is free tutoring available for students through Steele Public Library?
Yes. Homework Alabama, available through the Alabama Virtual Library, provides free live online tutoring via Tutor.com to all Alabama students in grades K–12 and adults, every day of the year — accessible even from home with your library card.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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