By Justin Averette

The Jemison library will close Dec. 1 in anticipation of its move to the new Jemison Municipal Building.
The library will reopen in its new location some time in January or early February. The exact date will be announced later, said Librarian Jeannette Brasher.
During the break, staff will check inventory and move and organize books in the new library.
After Dec. 1, any due or overdue books can be returned to the current library or City Hall.
If overdue books are returned by Dec. 11, late fees will be given and library privileges will be restored, Brasher said.
If a book, video or any other materials borrowed from the library are lost, restitution can be made at the Chilton-Clanton branch in Clanton.
Brasher said the library hopes to complete its inventory with as many returned books as possible and add new ones.
“We are very proud that we can serve our community with the services of a branch of the main library in Chilton County that is well-equipped with reading materials, research materials and computers for the patrons of North Chilton and the surrounding area,” Brasher said.

By Jeannette Brasher

Most of my regular patrons know that the library will be moving in the near future.  

But they don’t know, and neither do I, just when that move will be. 

We will be located in the new Jemison Municipal building with more space and much better parking conditions.

It has been very nice here, but personally, I miss being part of the City Hall. 

In the new building, there will be elbow space for the water board, court clerk, city clerk, mayor, city council, library and police department.

Having everyone under the same umbrella is a smart move for the  city. Everyone will benefit.  Taking care of business with one stop will be much easier for the citizens of Jemison.  

We are no longer a small town.  Our traffic flow can get congested at times.

The city will have the new sidewalks completed soon.  That will be so nice for foot traffic, not to mention those who have motorized wheelchairs. 

I expect there will be signs of Hop-Scotch here and there.  

– Jeannette Brasher is librarian of Jemison Public Library.