Index Gurley Community & Town History
Gurley Lions Club serving the Gurley community since 1948

Spreading interest in Friends of the Gurley Public Library. The friends of the Gurley Library would like to acknowledge and express our appreciation to the sponsors of the Gurley library.

Gurley Public Library

Web page Created November 1997

Gurley Public Library

Gurley Public Library Meetings
Last Sunday of Every Month at 2PM
Open to the Public

Particular thanks to State Senate Lowell Barron for his generous contribution
to the new Gurley Public Library.
Previous Gurley Mayor Mr. Peaches Thompson and Mr. Robert Sentell Left: Previous Gurley Mayor Mr. Peaches Thompson
Right: Commissioner Jerry Craig with President of the Friends of the Gurley Public Library Mr. Robert Sentell.
Jerry Craig District Three Commissioner and Mr. Robert Sentell

Friends of the Gurley Public Library
The town council Robert Smart - Larry Hollingsworth - Elizabeth Miles - T. David Freeman and mayor Rodger Hornbuckle

Particular thanks to Jerry Craig, Madison County Commission District #3. Jerry Craig has helped obtain Federal Grant money for Gurley. Jerry Craig - A friend of the people


Ground breaking of library
Ground breaking of the library July 17 1999

The main purpose of this page is to spread interest in people becoming Friends of the Gurley Public Library. Membership fee is only $10.00 per year. All membership dues are tax-deductible. What a great opportunity to support, or be part of, this growing community! All fees go towards the library, library furniture and to add to our collection of books. There is an open meeting the last Sunday of every month at 2 PM at the Gurley Library.

The book titled The Man Called Gurley written by Col. Donald H. Steenburn is available for purchase at the Gurley Public Library. We also have the 15th Anniversary Edition of the Gurley Herald. Pick up your copies today. Don't miss the chance to own a part of history.
The Gurley library may not have any more books on Capt. Frank Gurley by Col. Donald H. Steenburn. If this is the case, you can obtain a copy of Capt. Frank Gurley by Col. Donald H. Steenburn from:
Shaver's Bookstore
2362 Whitesburg Dr S
Huntsville, AL 35801-3830
Phone: (256)536-1604
shavers@mindspring.com
July 17, 1999 - Ground breaking of the new Gurley Public Library
Ground breaking of library Ground breaking of library

(Above left) Gurley Mayor Mr. Peaches Thompson and President of the Friends of the Gurley Public Library Mr. Robert Sentell unveil photo of the future library. (Above center) Vice President of the Friends of the Gurley Public Library and former Mayor of Gurley Mr. T. David Freeman, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Sentell prepare to break ground as shown in photo.

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Mrs. Frank Hall

The Friends of the Library are accepting donations for the library.  If you would like to help send donations payable to: The Friends of the Library, to either address listed below.  All donations are tax-deductible.  Gurley has 958 registered voters.  We still owe on many things and need final touches on others, we would appreciate any support you can give.  The land (with water and sewage hook-ups) has been graciously donated by the Community Bank of Gurley. The new site consists of brick and meet all safety standards as well as fire codes and has handicap accessibility. The Friends of the Library will sponsor several projects and events throughout the year. At least a thousand  people visit the library each year, if they would contribute only $10 each we could improve our library.  Stop by, one block over from Hwy 72 behind Piggly Wiggly and between City Hall and Community Bank, to see how far we have come.  This library needs your financial help. The children's education depends on YOU!

You have to be an active member to vote or be nominated at the September meeting for any available office.

Gurley Public Library Hours

Monday 12 -7
Tuesday 12-7
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 12-7
Friday 12-5
Saturday 10-2
Sunday Closed

We would be able to have longer hours if we had more volunteers. If you have some free time and would like to be part of the Gurley Public Library please contact us. http://www.hpl.lib.al.us/locations/hgu/

Did you know the Gurley Public Library has internet access?

The friends of the Gurley Library would like to acknowledge and express our appreciation to the following previous sponsors of the challenge 5k Gurley library fun run events. Supporting your community will never be forgotten. Our sincere thanks go out you all.

Gurley Lions Club
Carriage Post Gifts
Ferrell Gas
Moss Lumber Company
The City of Gurley
Teledyne Advanced Materials
Piggly Wiggly
Dollar General Stores
Gurley Mini Storage
Freeman's Antiques
The Gurley CME Church
The Gurley Cumberland Presbyterian Church
The Gurley Methodist Church
The First Baptist Church of Gurley
Bates Ace Hardware
Coca-Cola

For more information about the Gurley Library Challenge 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run contact: Sharon Cissell, Race Director 256-776-4279.
Entry forms can be downloaded from the library website (entry forms can also be picked up at the Gurley Library).

Feel free to use these contacts for donations and information requests:

Gurley Public Library
225 Walker St.
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 776-2102

Town of Gurley
PO Box 128
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 776-3313

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