“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...
Llamas, Pythons, & Books: A Wild Summer at Rogersville Public Library

Llamas, Pythons, & Books: A Wild Summer at Rogersville Public Library

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...
“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...
Rogersville Public Library: A Small Library With BIG Impact

Rogersville Public Library: A Small Library With BIG Impact

by Jennifer Butler Keeton | Aug 4, 2025 | Rogersville, Uncategorized

Welcome to the first issue of My Alabama Library, a new online magazine that tells stories about how public libraries throughout the state change lives every day. Our first featured library is the Rogersville Public Library, a small, rural library in northwest...
Teaser Video: Rogersville Public Library

Teaser Video: Rogersville Public Library

by Jennifer Butler Keeton | Jul 28, 2025 | Rogersville, Uncategorized

The first issue of My Alabama Library launches next week! The feature story and video will feature a multi-generation family who love the Rogersville Public Library. Get a preview with the teaser video below! Don’t miss any of our upcoming stories and videos!...
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