Union Springs Public Library
🏢 Alabama Public Library Service · Union Springs, Alabama
Union Springs Public Library
The Union Springs Public Library anchors the civic life of Bullock County's county seat — a community world-famous as the Bird Dog Field Trial Capital of the World — providing free books, internet access, and lifelong-learning resources on North Prairie Street.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 103 NORTH PRAIRIE STREET, UNION SPRINGS, AL 36089
Phone: +1 334-738-2760
Website: unionspringslibrary.com
Plus Code: 864P47VM+CG (UNION SPRINGS, AL)
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📖 About Union Springs Public Library
Union Springs, incorporated in 1844 and the county seat of Bullock County, has a proud tradition of community gathering that the public library continues today. The library at 103 North Prairie Street serves residents across Bullock County with free borrowing, public computers, and statewide digital resources through the Alabama Public Library Service. The city's nickname — Bird Dog Field Trial Capital of the World — reflects its long-running tradition of competitive hunting dog trials held each autumn and winter season, and the library preserves local history connected to that heritage. Notable Union Springs natives include Eddie Kendricks, co-founder of The Temptations, and Elizabeth B. Andrews, the first woman elected to represent Alabama in Congress. The library welcomes all ages and offers a free library card to any Bullock County resident.
⭐ What makes this library special
- County seat library for Bullock County, serving all county residents
- Located in Union Springs — the Bird Dog Field Trial Capital of the World
- Free public computers and Wi-Fi for job seekers and students
- Access to Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) statewide eBook and database network
- Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking
- Community connection to local history including Eddie Kendricks and field trial heritage
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Union Springs library card unlocks statewide digital resources through the Alabama Virtual Library:
📚 Services
- Book lending and interlibrary loan
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) digital resources
- Genealogy and local history research
- Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking
- Community meeting space
🎸 Programs
- Summer reading and youth programming
- Adult literacy and lifelong learning
- Community events and local history programs
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Union Springs called the Bird Dog Field Trial Capital of the World?
Union Springs and Bullock County have hosted competitive hunting dog field trials every autumn and winter since the late 19th century, drawing participants and spectators from across the country. The sport became so central to the community's identity that the city adopted the nickname officially. The library holds local history materials related to this tradition.
Who are some notable people from Union Springs?
Union Springs is the birthplace of Eddie Kendricks, co-founder of Motown group The Temptations, and Elizabeth B. Andrews, who became the first woman elected to represent Alabama in the U.S. Congress. Winton M. Blount, U.S. Postmaster General from 1969 to 1972, also hailed from the city.
Does the library offer free internet access?
Yes — the Union Springs Public Library provides free public computers and Wi-Fi for patrons. Residents can also access the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) from home with a free library card to browse eBooks, audiobooks, and research databases.
How do I get a free library card?
Bullock County residents can obtain a free library card at the Union Springs Public Library with proof of address. Call (334) 738-2760 or visit the library at 103 N Prairie Street, Union Springs, AL 36089 during open hours (Monday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm) for details.
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