Throughout history the public library has been held in high esteem as a seat of knowledge, recognized as a public trust, and noted for its integral role in the community’s well being and sense of worth. The mission of the Bay Minette Public Library is to continue this honored and honorable tradition by enriching our community with an abundance of resources, including modern and traditional access points to information, as well as by providing a variety of services with the betterment of the patron the first and foremost priority.

The Big Read is coming to Bay Minette! The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment of the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment.

The book selected by the state for this year's Big Read is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.
Our Big Read kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, February 6th at 10 a.m. here at the library. We will have all sorts of activities  including a costume contest and a Celebration of Mark Twain's 175th birthday!

To find out more please visit www.alabamareads.org and www.neabigread.org.