About Us

The Russell County Public Library system has branches in Lebanon and Honaker. The Public Library provides free services to Russell County residents and persons working in the county.

The library system holds over 50,000 materials including books, compact discs, cassette tapes, VHS and DVD videos, and books on CD and cassette. In total, over 40,000 items were checked out of the system during fiscal year 2014-2015. In addition to these items, thousands of people entered the library to utilize print and electronic reference resources, access the Internet through the Library’s fiber-optic connection, enjoy state-of-the-art Wi-fi service, participate in computer and Internet training, view a Library exhibit, or attend one of the Library’s many events.

Our friendly and professional staff is eager to serve you. Welcome to the Public Library!

Our Mission

Russell County Public Library seeks to meet the needs of community members to access information and resources to make informed decisions, stimulate the imagination, connect and engage the world online and create young readers.

Staff

Kelly McBride Delph
Library Director

Jewel Blackwell
Public Services Supervisor & Branches Manager
Technology Coordinator & Administrative Assistant

Jamie Rexrode
Honaker Branch Manager & Children’s Services Coordinator

Doris Pruitt
Lebanon Library Assistant-Cataloging

Anita Dye
Lebanon Circulation Assistant

Sammie Helton
Custodian / Technical Services Assistant

Katie Gilmer
Honaker Circulation Assistant

Library Board Members

Judy Ashbrook
Pam Barton
Susan Breeding
Yvonne Dye
Karen Herndon
Sherry Lyttle
Ann Monk
Sharon Sargent
Allison Steele
Linda Tiller