Craig Scott

January 28, 2026

Discovering Our Roots at the Alabama City Genealogy Branch

January 23, 2026

By Craig Scott, Director, Gadsden Public Library One of the greatest treasures of the Gadsden Public Library system isn’t measured in circulation numbers...

Volunteers: The Heart of Our Library

December 29, 2025

By Craig Scott, Director, Gadsden Public Library One of the greatest strengths of the Gadsden Public Library is the people who support it—not just our sta...

The Gadsden Public Library: A Community of Programs, People and Possibilities

December 14, 2025

By Craig Scott, Director, Gadsden Public Library Every time I walk through the entry door of the Gadsden Public Library, I’m reminded that a library is so...

The trill of having your own library card

November 25, 2025

By Craig Scott There’s something wonderfully timeless about holding a library card in your hand. It’s small, simple, and made of plastic — but it represents an...

GPL 119 years in service so far

November 7, 2025

By Craig Scott As the Gadsden Public Library nears its 120th anniversary next year, it’s worth reflecting on how the library has contributed to the life of the...