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About the Public Library
The Andalusia Public Library was founded in 1920 by the Andalusia Study Club and opened in the reception room of the Masonic hall. The nucleus of the library was 100 books donated by various army camps in Alabama. After several years of contributions and with the help of the WPA, a new library was built. Called "one of the loveliest little libraries in the state", the new library opened its doors in 1939. In 1963, Mrs. D. D. Chapman led a movement to obtain the Andalusia Post Office building, which was being replaced with a new post office, for the new public library. The federal government granted the request and the library opened it’s doors at it’s present day location in 1967. In 1979, the Charles Dixon Memorial meeting room was added to the library thanks to the generosity of Thelma Dixon. A reference room, genealogy room, periodical room, and children’s library were added soon after. In 2002 a state of the art learning lab was completed. The Library offers life long learning and as a result, life long opportunities.
Contact Info:
Karin Taylor, Director
Andalusia Public Library
212 South 3 Notch Street
Andalusia, Alabama 36420
Phone/Fax: (334) 222-6612
Business Hours:
8:00am until 5:00pm Monday thru Friday
8:00am until Noon Saturday
Board of Trustees
Robert D. Williams, Chairperson
Esther Barrow, Vice Chairperson
Nancy Hammett, Treasurer
Jean Bishop
Vicky Anderson
Homework Help Service
Alabama Virtual Library
Andalusia Public Library
Summer Library Program
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