A Place to Breathe: How the Pryor Family Found a “Home Away from Home” at the Fairhope Library

A Place to Breathe: How the Pryor Family Found a “Home Away from Home” at the Fairhope Library

by Jennifer Butler Keeton | Oct 14, 2025 | Fairhope, Feature Story, Uncategorized

Jada Pryor had wanted to live in Fairhope, Alabama, for a long time. She made it her goal 16 years ago when, during a visit to the coastal town, she saw one of Rick Bragg’s books in the window at the Page & Palette bookstore. “He is my all-time favorite author,”...
Fairhope Public Library: The Heart of the Community

Fairhope Public Library: The Heart of the Community

by Jennifer Butler Keeton | Oct 6, 2025 | Fairhope, Uncategorized

The town of Fairhope, Alabama is known for its lovely view of Mobile Bay, a thriving community of artists and writers, and plenty of fun local shops and restaurants. But according to local residents, it’s the Fairhope Public Library that is the “beating...
Guest Post: From Floundering to Thriving at Florence-Lauderdale Public Library

Guest Post: From Floundering to Thriving at Florence-Lauderdale Public Library

by Jennifer Butler Keeton | Sep 16, 2025 | Florence, Uncategorized

While we prepare for our Fairhope Public Library issue in October, we’re sharing some of the stories that readers have submitted about their own Alabama libraries. Shortly after we launched, Robyn Kelly submitted this story about how the Florence-Lauderdale...
“My Favorite Thing About Rogersville”: Readers Gush About Their Library

“My Favorite Thing About Rogersville”: Readers Gush About Their Library

by Jennifer Butler Keeton | Sep 5, 2025 | Rogersville, Uncategorized

Thank you all for your support on the first issue of My Alabama Library! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be posting some of the stories that readers have been sharing about why they love their local libraries. Then in October, our second full issue will feature the...
Where Friendships Grow: Rogersville’s Hub for Moms and Kids

Where Friendships Grow: Rogersville’s Hub for Moms and Kids

by Jennifer Butler Keeton | Aug 19, 2025 | Rogersville, Uncategorized

Moms and kids enjoying a craft and snack at a Rogersville Public Library event. (Photo courtesy Caitlin Beam) So far this month, you’ve seen how the Rogersville Public Library brings families together through a shared love of reading and provides free, fun experiences...
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