Lallouise Florey McGraw Public Library
🏢 Harrison Regional Library System · Vincent, Alabama
Lallouise Florey McGraw Public Library
Serving Vincent along Highway 25 in eastern Shelby County, the Lallouise Florey McGraw Public Library is a close-knit community branch of the Harrison Regional Library System offering computers, children's programs, and a special webcam station for military families.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 42860 HIGHWAY 25, VINCENT, AL 35178
Phone: +1 205-672-2749
Website: cityofvincental.com
Plus Code: 865M9HPQ+MJ (VINCENT, AL)
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📖 About Lallouise Florey McGraw Public Library
The Lallouise Florey McGraw Public Library stands at 42860 Highway 25 as Vincent's community anchor for learning and connection. Named in honor of a local benefactor, it is one of the branches within the Harrison Regional Library System of Shelby County, giving cardholders access to the shared Polaris catalog and inter-branch borrowing across 14 Shelby County locations. The library maintains five public computers with wireless internet for laptop users and houses an Apple computer with webcam — specifically configured so military families in Vincent can video-chat with service members stationed overseas. The collection spans popular fiction and nonfiction, juvenile materials, DVDs, and audiobooks. A Homework Helpline service assists students and parents, and bimonthly preschool sessions run from August through May for children ages 3 and 4. Students can access the Alabama Virtual Library's free databases for research and homework support.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Dedicated Apple webcam computer for military families to connect with overseas service members
- Five public computers plus Wi-Fi for laptop users
- Homework Helpline for students and parents
- Bimonthly preschool program (ages 3–4, August–May)
- Summer Reading Program every Tuesday in June
- Part of the Harrison Regional Library System — borrow from 14 Shelby County branches
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Vincent library cardholders access the Shelby County digital collection and Alabama's statewide research databases:
📚 Services
- Free library card (Shelby County residents)
- Five public computers with internet access
- Wireless internet for laptop users
- Copying, faxing, printing (minimal fees)
- Webcam computer for military family video calls
- Interlibrary loan via Shelby County Polaris catalog
- Homework Helpline for students and parents
🎸 Programs
- Preschool storytime — bimonthly for ages 3–4 (August–May)
- Summer Reading Program — Tuesdays in June
📍 Nearby Libraries in Shelby & St. Clair Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Vincent library unique among Shelby County branches?
The Lallouise Florey McGraw Public Library maintains a dedicated Apple computer with webcam that is programmed specifically for military families to video-chat with service members stationed overseas — a distinctive service reflecting the library's deep community ties.
What days is the Vincent library open?
The library is open Monday through Thursday — Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The library is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Can children use the library, and are there programs for young kids?
Yes. The library runs bimonthly preschool sessions for children ages 3 and 4 from August through May, and hosts a Summer Reading Program every Tuesday in June. Juvenile books, DVDs, and audiobooks are part of the regular collection.
Is a Vincent library card valid at other Shelby County libraries?
Yes. As a member of the Harrison Regional Library System of Shelby County, your library card is valid at all 14 branches in the system. You can borrow materials from any branch and return them to the Vincent location.
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