Ruby Pickens Tartt Public Library

Ruby Pickens Tartt Public Library Providing quality library service to Livingston and Sumter County, Alabama.

This week is BUSY with summer reading fun! Hope to see you there!
06/23/2026

This week is BUSY with summer reading fun! Hope to see you there!

06/17/2026

Thanks to an LSTA grant, IMLS has awarded us the ability for Camellia Net to purchase more titles to alleviate the holds that our patrons have requested. Happy Reading!

There's something for everyone this week at the library! We can't wait to see everyone!
06/15/2026

There's something for everyone this week at the library! We can't wait to see everyone!

The library will be closed on Friday, June 19th, and Saturday, June 20th, in honor of Juneteenth
06/13/2026

The library will be closed on Friday, June 19th, and Saturday, June 20th, in honor of Juneteenth

06/11/2026

Summer reading programs at your local public library aren't just a fun way to pass the time — they're one of the most effective tools available for keeping kids on track academically. And the research behind them is more compelling than most parents realize.

Here's what the data actually shows: students in grades 3 through 5 lose, on average, about 20 percent of their school-year gains in reading over summer break — and 27 percent of their math gains. That's not a small dip. That's a significant chunk of a school year's worth of progress evaporating before the next school year arrives. Researchers call it the "summer slide," and it is well-documented and more persistent among students from lower-income backgrounds who are already at risk for academic difficulty.

The good news? A meta-analysis of 41 studies on summer reading interventions found that structured summer reading — whether at home or through a program — can substantially improve reading comprehension, with the greatest benefits seen among children from low-income backgrounds. Simply put, kids who read over the summer arrive in the fall ahead of where they would have been otherwise.

And your public library makes it easy. Summer reading programs are free, open to all ages — yes, adults too — and designed to make reading feel like an adventure rather than an assignment. This year, Alabama's public libraries are built around the theme "Unearth a Story," with special events, activities, prizes, and programs running all summer long at libraries across the state.

The single most powerful thing a family can do this summer to support a child's education costs nothing. You can find your nearest Alabama public library at www.statelibrary.alabama.gov and get involved with summer reading today.

What was your favorite book as a child — the one you'd read over and over again every summer?

𝑃ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: Summer Reading 2026 is here — and this year, the stories are coming to life. "Unearth a Story" is underway at public libraries across Alabama. Sign up at your local library today. It's free, it's fun, and the research shows it makes a real difference.

A few snaps from the Summer Reading Program so far! Do you have a photo you’d like to share? Send it to us here or at st...
06/10/2026

A few snaps from the Summer Reading Program so far!
Do you have a photo you’d like to share? Send it to us here or at [email protected]!

06/08/2026

There's more fun to look forward to!
Week 2 of Summer Reading is going to be RAWR-some! 🦖

NEW EVENT ADDED: 🚒 A real firetruck is coming to the library TOMORROW! Come meet local firefighters, explore the truck u...
06/04/2026

NEW EVENT ADDED: 🚒 A real firetruck is coming to the library TOMORROW! Come meet local firefighters, explore the truck up close, and learn about fire safety.

🎉 Congratulations to the final winner of our Community Survey gift card drawing!As our survey comes to a close, we want ...
06/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the final winner of our Community Survey gift card drawing!

As our survey comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to participate. Your feedback, ideas, and suggestions will help guide the future of the Ruby Pickens Tartt Public Library as we plan services, programs, and spaces for the years ahead.

We are grateful to everyone who shared their thoughts and helped make this survey a success. Thank you for investing in your library and your community!

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201 Monroe Street
Livingston, AL
35470

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+12056522349

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