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, DVD and Blu-ray videos, and books on CD. In total, over 40,000 items were checked out of the system during the 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 cultivates a community of lifelong learners through reading, digital connectivity, access to information resources, and programming.

Staff

Pamela Stone
Library Director

Jewel Blackwell
Public Services Supervisor

Bryan Scheerer
Honaker Branch Manager and IT Coordinator

Doris Pruitt
Lebanon Library Assistant-Cataloging

Anita Dye
Lebanon Circulation Assistant

Sammie Helton
Custodian / Technical Services Assistant

Sandy Herbert
Honaker Circulation Assistant

Jamie Rexrode
Honaker Circulation Assistant

Rayetta Bartley
Lebanon Circulation Assistant

Brandy Miller
Lebanon Circulation Assistant

Library Board Members

Karen Davis – Chair
Susan Breeding – Vice-chair
Kim Fife – Secretary
Judy Ashbrook
Bob Breimann
Sherry Lyttle
Ann Monk
Sharon Sargent
Sharon VanDyke