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,”...
“A Hidden Gem”: Meet 4 Generations of Bookworms Who Love the Rogersville Public Library

“A Hidden Gem”: Meet 4 Generations of Bookworms Who Love the Rogersville Public Library

by Jennifer Butler Keeton | Aug 6, 2025 | Feature Story, Rogersville, Uncategorized

Rosalie Lewis, 92, is a voracious reader, a trait she likely inherited from her mom. Rosalie’s mother died when she was young, but family members said she was a big reader. In fact, they told Rosalie that she was named after a character from one of her mom’s favorite...
Welcome to My Alabama Library!

Welcome to My Alabama Library!

by Jennifer Butler Keeton | Apr 16, 2025 | Feature Story, Uncategorized

❤️  A young child develops a life-long love of reading at weekly storytimes with their favorite librarian. ❤️  A widower stays connected with his community—and keeps his mind sharp—by going to local author talks. ❤️  A single mom starts a...

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