If you are looking for a good place to study, the public library branches in Madison, Alabama offer quiet locations good for concentrating on your work. These branches offer convenient hours, comfortable tables and chairs, in-house research resources, and access to a variety of reference materials through special arrangements with other library systems. You may enjoy a beverage while you are studying as long as the drink container is covered with a lid.
Library policies require patrons to avoid disturbing other patrons with a loud noise. Patrons may not smoke or solicit other patrons. Patrons must wear shirts and shoes, observe proper hygiene, and avoid carrying weapons into the library. These rules help to ensure a peaceful environment conducive to reading and studying.
Branch Locations
Two Madison County public library locations serve the city of Madison.
Triana Public Library: 375 Record Street, Madison, AL 35756
Madison Public Library: 142 Plaza Boulevard, Madison, AL 35758
near Divine Expressions Dentistry
Hours of Operation
The Triana branch is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Madison branch is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Amenities and Services
All library branches boast computer labs and computer classes. Free Wi-Fi internet is available. Computer and internet use requires a library card. You may even use the mobile printing service to request printing anywhere in the world with internet access and then pick up your printout at the branch location.
Both branches offer book clubs and classes on a variety of subjects. Recently, the Madison branch offered a painting workshop for adults, escape rooms and gaming for teens, and a chess league. The Triana branch offered an art appreciation class and a homeschool robotics class.
The Madison location has meeting rooms that may be reserved. Reservations may be made in advance online or by calling the branch. You may work with a tutor in a meeting room. Only free tutoring services are allowed to operate in the branches per library policies.
If you need suggestions on which book to read next, the library website offers a contact form for the URead Readers Advisory service. This service will recommend a new book for you to discover. Check out a Playway View for your kids, a portable video player with headphones loaded with hours of entertaining and educational content. These videos are curated to offer wholesome entertainment for children, offering a better alternative to unrestricted internet access. After studying till your heart is content, take your dog to the Dog Spot at Creekwood Park for a lovely outing.
History researchers will appreciate the library's collection of local newspapers and obituaries on microfilm, the digital archives, and the Heritage Collection for genealogy research. Interlibrary loan service may be requested if you cannot find the item you seek on the library shelves.