Eclectic Public Library

08/01/2026

Welcome to story time today🥰

07/14/2026

👀 No, you’re not seeing things!

Yes… both of these bestselling books are on our shelves at the same time! 📚

✨ The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
✨ Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

If either one has been on your reading list, don’t wait! These are the kind of books that don’t stay on the shelf for long.

Stop by the Eclectic Public Library and check one out before someone else beats you to it! 📖🏃‍♀️💨

First come, first served! Happy reading! 😊

07/13/2026

📚🎉 Ready for a reading adventure? 🎉📚

Our Back to School Bingo Challenge starts July 13!

Pick up your Bingo card at the Eclectic Public Library, complete fun reading activities, and earn stamps along the way. Get five squares in a row—across, down, or diagonal—and you’ll win a prize! 🏆📖

📅 Challenge Dates: July 13 – August 31
📍 Bingo cards available beginning July 13 at the library

07/08/2026

06/29/2026

📚 A Friendly Reminder About Book Donations 📚

First, thank you to everyone who thinks of the Eclectic Public Library when donating books. Your generosity is greatly appreciated, and many of the books we receive find new homes with members of our community.

🛑📸The books shown in these photos were part of a recent donation. Unfortunately, they were left outside and are beyond repair. Because they have been exposed to the weather/elements/age they are no longer in usable condition, they will have to be recycled rather than shared with other readers.📸🛑

To help us protect our collection and future donations, we ask that books be:
✔️ Clean and dry
✔️ Free of mold or mildew
✔️ Free of excessive writing, coloring, or crayon marks
✔️ In good, readable condition

Books that have mold, water damage, insect damage, or excessive wear can affect other donated books and library materials, so we are unable to accept them.

Please do NOT leave donations outside the library. Alabama heat, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight can quickly damage books—even in a short amount of time.

We gladly accept donations inside the library during our open hours:
📚 Monday
📚 Tuesday
📚 Thursday
📚 Saturday

Thank you for helping us keep donated books in the best possible condition so they can continue to be enjoyed by readers throughout our community. Your support truly makes a difference! ❤️📖

06/25/2026

📚🏆 Celebrating Our Summer Readers! 🏆📚

As our 2026 Summer Reading Program comes to a close, we want to recognize the amazing young readers who participated this year!

Throughout the summer, children tracked their reading on reading logs, and readers were recognized by grade level for their hard work and dedication. We were thrilled to present awards and prizes to our Outstanding Readers, while also celebrating all of the participants who spent their summer discovering new books and adventures through reading.

06/24/2026

🍕A huge thank you to D & R KWIK STOP for generously donating the pizzas for our end-of-summer reading program volunteer appreciation party!

Our summer program would not have been possible without the many volunteers, helpers, supporters, and community partners who gave their time and talents throughout June. This photo doesn't even include everyone who helped—we were blessed with an incredible group this year! 💛

06/23/2026

🎉 What a Fantastic Finale! 🦖📚

Today marked the final program of the 2026 Eclectic Public Library Summer Reading Program, and we wrapped up the summer in a big way!

We were thrilled to welcome the Anniston Museum of Natural History, who brought an incredible hands-on presentation about fossils, prehistoric life, and the fascinating world of natural history. The children had the opportunity to learn about real fossils, ask questions, and even meet a few live creatures that accompanied the presentation!

A huge thank you to all of our presenters, volunteers, sponsors, parents, and especially the children who joined us each week. Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and love of learning made this summer a tremendous success.

We are grateful for another wonderful Summer Reading Program and look forward to seeing everyone at future library events. Until next summer, keep reading, keep exploring, and keep discovering new adventures through books!

06/22/2026

🦖🎉 TOMORROW’S THE BIG DAY! 🎉🦖

One final adventure. One final chance to celebrate. One BIG finish to an incredible Summer Reading Program!

Join us tomorrow at 2:00 PM at The Warehouse as we welcome the Anniston Museum of Natural History for an exciting hands-on dinosaur experience featuring fossils, bones, and prehistoric discoveries!

🏆 We’ll also be announcing our reading prize winners and recognizing the amazing readers who participated throughout the summer.

📚 Don’t forget to bring your completed reading logs if you haven’t already turned them in!

06/20/2026

🦖⏳ The countdown is on!

We’re just a few days away from the final 2026 Summer Reading Program!

Join us Tuesday at 2:00 PM at The Eclectic Warehouse as the Anniston History Museum brings dinosaurs, fossils, bones, and hands-on discovery to Eclectic. This interactive program is sure to be a roaring good time for children of all ages!

📚 Don’t forget: This is also the deadline to turn in reading logs for prizes and awards. Be sure to bring your completed sheets so your summer reading accomplishments can be recognized!

We can’t wait to celebrate one final adventure with our readers before we wrap up another great summer program.

🦕 See you Tuesday at 2:00 PM!