Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Library

05/22/2026

We are proud to announce the very first recipient of the Delores Poncho Memorial Scholarship, Dakota Zane Alec! 🎓

Zane completed his first year at the University of Alabama while studying to become a doctor.

Congratulations, Zane! We wish you continued success and all the best as you continue pursuing your dreams. ❤️

We would also like to thank all our applicants for taking the time to apply and share your goals and achievements with us. We are proud of each and every one of you and encourage you to continue working hard and apply again next year!

05/19/2026

🎬 Join us today for Kanopy Class at the Tribal Library!

Come learn what Kanopy is and how to use it to stream movies, documentaries, TV shows, and more — all for FREE with your library account.

Patrons can sign up for Kanopy at any time through the Tribal Library and enjoy streaming on TVs, mobile devices, tablets, Roku, and other compatible devices.

This class will walk you through:
• How to create an account
• How to browse and stream content
• How to use Kanopy on different devices
• Tips for getting started

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the library. Unable to make it to today’s class? No problem — you can sign up for Kanopy anytime!

📣 New Free Library Service: Kanopy!

We’re excited to announce that our library now offers Kanopy—a free streaming service for our patrons!

Kanopy provides access to a wide selection of films, documentaries, and educational videos at no cost to library users.

🎬 Interested? Visit the library to sign up and receive your login information from staff.

📚 Upcoming Class: Learn About Kanopy
We will also be offering a class soon for anyone who would like to learn more about Kanopy and how to use it.

We look forward to helping you explore this new resource!

05/18/2026

Sign-ups are now closed

We’re getting excited for another fun-filled summer at the library! ☀️📚

Our Summer Reading Program is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome all of our young readers for a season of learning, creativity, and adventure.

Applications will open starting May 18, so be sure to mark your calendars! This program is open to students who have completed 1st grade through those going into 7th grade.

Spots are limited, and it’s always a highlight of our year. Don’t miss out! More details coming soon. 💛

05/07/2026

Happening tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Tribal Library.

This month’s challenge is to randomly select an ingredient provided at the library and prepare the recipe listed on the back of the can or box. If you are interested in participating, please stop by the library to pick up an ingredient ahead of time.

We’ll also have games and fun door prizes.

This will be our final Recipe Club meeting until the end of the summer. During the break, we encourage participants to try new dishes using the special seasoning that will be distributed at this Friday’s meeting.

We hope to see you there!

📚🍴 Recipe Club Final Challenge – May 8th! 🍴📚

Our last Recipe Club meeting of the season will be Thursday, May 8th, and we’re closing it out with a fun surprise challenge!

We’ve gathered a selection of random ingredients, and if you’d like to participate, simply stop by the library to pick one up. Each ingredient has a recipe on the back, and your challenge is to create that dish using what you’ve received.

It’s a fun way to get creative in the kitchen before we pause for the summer reading program.

Recipe Club will resume after summer programming ends, so don’t miss your chance to join in on this final session!

We hope to see you there! 👩‍🍳✨

05/06/2026

😊 We’d like to give a huge thank you to Robbie Bourque for his generous donation of books! From children’s stories to adult reads, there’s a little something for everyone. We’re so grateful for your support of our library and community!

05/01/2026

🎨 🪴 Happening today! 🪴 🎨

🎨🌱 Join Us for Paint & Plant! 🌱🎨

Get creative at our Paint & Plant event on May 1! Spots are limited, so be sure to register early.

📞 Call the library to reserve your spot today!

04/27/2026

We’re getting excited for another fun-filled summer at the library! ☀️📚

Our Summer Reading Program is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome all of our young readers for a season of learning, creativity, and adventure.

Applications will open starting May 18, so be sure to mark your calendars! This program is open to students who have completed 1st grade through those going into 7th grade.

Spots are limited, and it’s always a highlight of our year. Don’t miss out! More details coming soon. 💛

04/27/2026

📚🍴 Recipe Club Final Challenge – May 8th! 🍴📚

Our last Recipe Club meeting of the season will be Thursday, May 8th, and we’re closing it out with a fun surprise challenge!

We’ve gathered a selection of random ingredients, and if you’d like to participate, simply stop by the library to pick one up. Each ingredient has a recipe on the back, and your challenge is to create that dish using what you’ve received.

It’s a fun way to get creative in the kitchen before we pause for the summer reading program.

Recipe Club will resume after summer programming ends, so don’t miss your chance to join in on this final session!

We hope to see you there! 👩‍🍳✨

04/27/2026

📣 New Free Library Service: Kanopy!

We’re excited to announce that our library now offers Kanopy—a free streaming service for our patrons!

Kanopy provides access to a wide selection of films, documentaries, and educational videos at no cost to library users.

🎬 Interested? Visit the library to sign up and receive your login information from staff.

📚 Upcoming Class: Learn About Kanopy
We will also be offering a class soon for anyone who would like to learn more about Kanopy and how to use it.

We look forward to helping you explore this new resource!

04/24/2026

It’s National Library Week, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate what the library means to our community. 📚✨

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Library is more than just a place to check out books—it’s a place to learn, connect, and feel welcome. Whether you’re coming in to read, study, use a computer, print/copy documents, story time or join one of our many programs, there’s a space here for you.

Pictured here is part of our library team: Ellen Nicholas, Librarian; Kate Kowena, Receptionist; and Kristin Battise, Librarian Assistant. We’re here to help, support, and welcome each person who walks through our doors. It truly means a lot to be part of your day in even the smallest ways.

If you haven’t visited in a while, we’d love to see you. Stop by, say hello, and be part of everything your library has to offer. Libraries are still thriving, and we’re honored to be part of that here in our community. 💙