Public Library
Welcome to the Arab Public Library!
Mission
To provide access to materials, information & programs delivered by a courteous and informed staff.
The Arab Public Library is a modern library with a collection of over 50,000
print materials and over 100,000 electronic materials. The library collection is
fully automated for ease in finding what you need. In addition to books,
patrons will find audio CDs, DVDs & playaway audio for both children and
adults. Wi-Fi access & computers with various software programs are available for public use.
Other services include:
access to the online Alabama Virtual Library
Ancestry Library Edition
Chilton Library
Libby
Kanopy (streaming)
inter-library loan
summer reading program
audio-visual equipment
copier
genealogy
resources
Civil War book collection
30 periodicals
5 newspapers
Special services are available upon request to meet any needs of the
hearing impaired, visual impaired or any other persons with a disability.
The Library serves the needs of individuals, businesses & agriculture while providing
educational, cultural, informational & recreational resources for the people
of Arab and surrounding areas.
Media Center
The Arab Public Library has an Online Catalog available for you to browse the library’s collection from the convenience of your home or office 24/7!
Libby E-Books Available
*There is no charge to access Libby, just a library card
Alabama Virtual Library
*an online portal that provides Alabama residents of all ages of Alabama with 24/7 online access to essential library & information resources
Kanopy
*free access to thousands of movies with your library card
Computer Class
This class is available to anyone in need of learning basic computer skills. Offered in January, April, July & October on Fridays from 10a-11a
*Call to schedule an appointment
Arab Public Library
325 2nd Street Northwest
Arab, Alabama 35016
256.586.3366
256.586.1938
Tanya Alexander: Director
Email Tanya Alexander
Stefani Griffith, Assistant Director
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 10a-8p
Tuesday/Wednesday: 10a-6p
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 10a-6p
Saturday: 9a-3p
Sundays: CLOSED
Pre-School Storytime
Every Wednesday ⋅ 9:30a
*Coincides with the ACS calendar
E-Book Workshop
A one-on-one class that is
available to anyone wanting to learn
more about E-Books
Fridays:10a-11a
*Call to schedule an appointment
Summer Reading Program
The Arab Public Library offers a professional, quality summer reading program to all children from toddlers to teens. The summer reading program encourages children to read for pleasure and is designed to keep children reading year-round. The program also provides an opportunity for children to use computers, search the internet, and socialize with peers. Entertainment, prizes and an end-of-the-program party are included.
* Summer dates are announced each spring.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library program is a non-profit organization, operated on a strictly volunteer basis. This does not obligate members to perform any tasks, but it offers an opportunity for those who would like to be of service to the Library. As a Friend, you’ll be a member of an organization whose purpose is to promote the interest of the Arab Public Library and the people it serves, promote expansion of the services offered at the Library, and work toward the goals of progress and improvement that have been set for the Library.
Please contact the Arab Public Library for more information.
Membership is $10/yr
Meetings held monthly every 3rd Wednesday at 9a in the Library
Friends Bookstore: adjacent to the Arab Public Library
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday: 10a – 4p
Saturday: 10a – 1:30p
Arab City Hall
740 North Main Street
Arab, Alabama 35016
Monday - Friday
7:30a-4:30p
256.586.3544
Mission Statement
The City of Arab has a mission to foster and sustain a living environment that cultivates progressive awareness and the acceptance of diverse cultural differences, while maintaining a wholesome family atmosphere.
The mission also includes an improved quality of life through economic growth and development, continuously seeking ways to increase revenues, and the ongoing expansion of local Infrastructure.