The Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) has been the home of Alabama history for more than a century. It is the nation's oldest state-funded, independent archival and historical agency. Located in downtown Montgomery across the street from the capitol, the ADAH is the official government records repository for the state, a private collections library and research facility, and also home to the Museum of Alabama, the state's history museum. The Museum of Alabama is the only destination where you can explore Alabama's past from prehistory to the present. Permanent exhibitions at the Museum of Alabama include The Land of Alabama, introducing the geology and natural resources that helped shape the state's history, and The First Alabamians, featuring artifacts, murals, and a diorama that tell the inspiring story of fourteen thousand years of Native American culture. An entirely new centerpiece exhibition called Alabama Voices opened in February 2014. This exhibition covers the dramatic unfolding of Alabama history from the dawn of the 1700s to the beginning of the 21st century. More than 800 artifacts, hundreds of images and documents, and twenty-two audiovisual programs tell the story of struggles over the land, the rise of a cotton economy, the Civil War, industrialization, world wars, civil rights, the race to the moon, and more. Voices taken from diaries, letters, speeches, songs, and other sources convey the experiences of Alabamians who lived through and shaped the history of these periods. The Museum of Alabama provides interactive educational resources for children and families in the Hands-On-Gallery and Grandma's Attic. Here, families and children can dress in period costumes, play with toys from bygone eras, make their own crafts, listen to stories, and much more. The Museum of Alabama is open Monday-Saturday, 8:30-4:30 and admission is always FREE! Visit our Research Room, open Tuesday-Friday and the second Saturday of each month from 8:30-4...See more..
Madison library is set back off of Hughes road, so traffic is rarely an issue for kids. Their lending program is great; if there is a book you really must have, they can borrow it from Huntsville or Decatur. There are kids programs daily during the summer, and throughout the school year they have story time for the littles. There is a video and disc lending program, and a paperback exchange. The used book store in the corner allows you to purchase used books for 1-2.00 dollars, with the money going back into the library. If your little ones need to stretch their imagination, there is a play place outside, with gardens and imaginative props for fun, all safely contained within a painted picket fence. All in all, Madison Public Library is one of the gems in our little city.See more..
5.0Hoover Public Library(11 reviews) - Great theater, snack bar, tech dept. Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Libraries
The Hoover Public Library seeks to reinvent the way communities view libraries. As the heart and soul of the Hoover community, we are more than just a library. We’re the place you come to meet your friends, experience live theater, peruse art, listen to music, entertain your children, learn about new technology, seek job searching assistance, explore your interests, find good book recommendations and much, much more. We seek to grow our patronage by offering an unparalleled customer experience. When you have a question, we want the library to be the first thing that comes to mind.See more..
5.0Demopolis Public Library(2 reviews) - Beautiful Library in the Black Belt Spent < 1 hour Libraries
Since 1922, the Demopolis Public Library’s mission has been to provide materials and services that meet the individual, educational, and professional needs of the community. We offer free WiFi, public computers and printers, books, DVD’s, eBooks, and programs. The library is housed in historic downtown Demopolis in a furniture store that was built in 1924 by the Ulmer family.See more..
4.0Elizabeth Carpenter Public Library(1 review) - Quaint Little Library Libraries I recently stopped in here from Hampton Cove since it was close enough to return some items. I ended up enjoying how quiet it was and how friendly the librarian was. Their books were nicely organized. I was there to get books for my 4 and 6 year old and the chapter books had a corresponding sticker on them to the reading level. That made picking out books for my 6 year old so much easier! My 4 year old enjoyed the lego table while I looked and read a few books for herself. I noticed flyers on a board about home school groups that met there and quilting groups.See more..
