About the Athens-Limestone County Public Library

Our Mission

The mission of ALCPL is to welcome all people and strive to inspire, celebrate, and support lifelong learning, literacy, and creativity. We aim to provide equal access to information, ideas and knowledge through books, programs, and digital resources as pillars of the freedom to read, learn, and discover.

Programs & Services

Using the Library

Plan a Visit

Library Policies

Come See Us!

603 S. Jefferson St.
Athens, AL 35611

Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Curbside pick-up is available whenever the library is open. Call us at 256-232-1233 for more info.

Meet Our Staff

Board of Trustees

Chris Anderson, Chairman

Frank McCollum, Vice Chairman

Dr. Robert Burkhardt

Craig Beasley

Allison McCormick

The Board of Trustees typically meets every 3rd Wednesday at noon in the Steelcase Board Room. In accordance with Alabama’s Open Meetings act, public notice of board meetings will be posted at least seven days in advance. Notices will be posted on the library’s website on the calendar of events and a physical notice will be posted on the community notice boards located in the library lobby.