Houston Memorial Library and Museum

Houston Memorial Library and Museum HMLM offers a unique opportunity to visit a traditional lending library in a historic home.

The home of Gov George S Houston, a 19th century mansion and certain furnishings were bequeathed to the City of Athens, Alabama for use as a public library/museum.

First Saturday of the month! We are open 10-4.
02/01/2025

First Saturday of the month! We are open 10-4.

01/21/2025
The snow has melted so it's time to return your snow day books and find something new to read!
01/13/2025

The snow has melted so it's time to return your snow day books and find something new to read!

Snow day at the Houston Library!
01/10/2025

Snow day at the Houston Library!

Tomorrow is the first Saturday of the month and the library will be open, 10-4.
01/03/2025

Tomorrow is the first Saturday of the month and the library will be open, 10-4.

12/20/2024

The library will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 23rd to Jan. 1st and will reopen Thursday, January 2nd.

If you haven't been in to the Houston Library in a while, now is the perfect time to stop by. The house is beautifully d...
12/02/2024

If you haven't been in to the Houston Library in a while, now is the perfect time to stop by. The house is beautifully decked out for Christmas, complete with a Christmas tree boasting traditional ornaments and old-fashioned wooden folk toys underneath. Have you ever heard of a "limberjack"? Check out a preview in the video!

The library will be closed today and tomorrow. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
11/28/2024

The library will be closed today and tomorrow. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

If you missed the Haunt Walks in October you can still come see the Governor at the library. The library is open Monday ...
11/18/2024

If you missed the Haunt Walks in October you can still come see the Governor at the library. The library is open Monday - Friday and the first Saturday of the month, 10-4.

Address

101 North Houston Street
Athens, AL
35611

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12562338770

Website

https://goo.gl/maps/RbtWVohbFUFCx1UJ6

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