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.

In the past week alone, the library has added over 60 books to our shelves! Some are recently published, while others ar...
04/21/2026

In the past week alone, the library has added over 60 books to our shelves! Some are recently published, while others are "new to us" books by popular authors like James Patterson, Michael Connelly, and Janet Evanovich. Drop by and see what's new!

Check out our Spring 2026 Newsletter and see what's happening at the Houston Library!
03/31/2026

Check out our Spring 2026 Newsletter and see what's happening at the Houston Library!

03/06/2026

Get ready to explore– Athens, AL Historic Walking Tours are BACK in April!🚶🏽‍♀️

While walk-ups are always welcome, please pre-register at https://forms.gle/EQMu8z3QMvZs9F2j7

This year's tours:
- April 4: Houston Memorial Library, Guided by Will Weir
- April 11: Historic Athens Downtown Square, Guided by William Pepper
- April 18: Athens State University District, Guided by Leah Oakley
- April 25: Beaty Historical District, Guided by Becky Croomes

We are excited to announce the return of FREE, guided walking tours each Saturday during the month of April. Residents and visitors are invited to take part in a casual stroll through historic Athens and learn about our history and heritage.

The one-hour walking tours are scheduled to begin at 10AM at the Athens’ Visitor Center meeting room with check-in beginning at 9:45AM. You can park at the Visitor's Center next to Big Spring Memorial Park.

Knowledgeable guides will es**rt participants through historic neighborhoods and landmarks where they will share the history of the city including history of local businesses and families, architectural styles of the homes and other colorful moments in the community’s history.

See you there!

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The library will be open for Columbus Day.
10/13/2025

The library will be open for Columbus Day.

10/06/2025

♟♟No Kids Chess Club this week. Next meeting will be Tuesday, Oct 21st.♟♟

10/03/2025
It was such a fun day on Tuesday when the library hosted the American Girl Historical Guild. The girls learned all about...
09/11/2025

It was such a fun day on Tuesday when the library hosted the American Girl Historical Guild. The girls learned all about 🧵🥄🧈 American Girl : Kirsten Larson, 1854 🇸🇪🪡🐂 and pioneer life in the 1850s. They painted traditional Swedish wooden spoons, made St. Lucia day crowns for their dolls and churned homemade butter in mason jars. Some may have even passed "Chimney Rock," "been bitten by a snake" or gotten "dysentery" during a game of Oregon Trail, complete with a real covered wagon.

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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