The Houston House is the former home of Governor George Smith Houston who was one of Athens’ most prominent citizens. It is very fortunate and memorable that his heirs donated his house on Houston Street to the city of Athens to be preserved as a museum as well as a public library. The home has continuously served in this capacity since 1938 and is the cornerstone of the George S. Houston Historic District.

The Houston Memorial Library Hours of Operation:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm   Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
10:00 am - 7:00 pm   Tuesday
​10:00 am - 4:00 pm    First Saturday of the month

Visit our Facebook Page:  www.facebook.com/FourSquareHomeBuilt1843

Visit the Used Book Sale Room: 
There is a wonderful selection of baby books, pre-readers and beginning reader books for sale!  Hardback Books $1-$3 and Paperback Books $.50 - discounts apply for multiple purchases.  Currently, we only accept cash.

The Houston Memorial Library will encourage mask and social distancing for all patrons while at the library.

​Currently, we only accept cash for library card renewal.
*Library Card New and Renewal for one year:
      Adults - $5
      Under 18 years - $3
      Out of Limestone Co - $10

101 NORTH HOUSTON ST
ATHENS, ALABAMA 35611

​Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1650
ATHENS, ALABAMA 35612
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Email Address:
houstonmemoriallibrary@gmail.com

MAIN: (256) 233-8770
​Please visit during the hours of
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday  10:00 am - 7:00 pm 
First Saturday of the Month 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 
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