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...
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...
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...
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...
by Jennifer Butler Keeton | Aug 11, 2025 | Rogersville, Uncategorized
The town of Rogersville, Alabama has a population of just under 1,400 people, and the Rogersville Public Library is run by three staff members (one of whom is part-time). Given just that information, you might imagine a sleepy little library where folks...