W.A. Summers Municipal Library

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About the Library

The W. Alan Summers Municipal Library, formerly known as the Clay Public Library, is a municipally-operated public library for the City of Clay. In October 2006, Sheryl Spivey presented a plan to renovate the historic Jayfe Ware residence at 7257 Old Springville Road. The City of Clay had acquired the property in 2003 and had developed the surrounding farm into the Clay Ball Park.

The cost of renovations was paid by the city, with support from Jefferson County funds allocated by Bettye Fine Collins, and the renovations were completed in 2009.

The library opened later that year and has been a member of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative since its founding.

In 2015, the city began setting aside money to build a new facility. The library moved into its present 6,600 square-foot building, located on the original Clay Elementary site, on June 2, 2018.

More Than Just Books

Library Services

• Intra/Interlibrary Loan - We can borrow materials from any library in the JCLC system and many libraries outside of our system.
• Copying/Printing - 15¢ b+w/50¢ color per page
• Faxing - $1.00 flat rate to send. We do not receive faxes.
• Computers - Ten public computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office 2010. Guest passes available.
• Free WIFI access
• Study Rooms - first come first serve, no time limit
• Playground - available 24/7
• Seed Swap
• Puzzle Table
• Storytime Kits - curated, themed, and educational package designed to help parents, caregivers, or educators facilitate interactive reading sessions for preschool aged children
• Grace Klein Donation Barrel