Union Springs library director thanks Bullock County Commission, highlights Carnegie status

Beverly Granite, director of the Union Springs Public Library, told the Bullock County Commission she is grateful for the commission’s support and described the library as an important local institution.

Granite, who said she is commonly called “Honey,” told commissioners she was hired in August and has “thoroughly enjoyed” her time in the role. "I consider this my second home," she said. She urged residents to visit the facility and highlighted the library’s history: "We are actually 1 of 2 Carnegie libraries in the state of Alabama. There were 14, and now there's only 2, which that's dependable for View Springs to have that. It's a beautiful institution. Come inside. Come visit us and come check us out."

The remarks came during the meeting’s public comment portion; there was no formal action recorded in the provided transcript segment tied to the library remarks. Granite noted the library’s programming and local press coverage but did not request or describe a specific funding action in the excerpt provided.

The library’s Carnegie designation underscores its role in local history and cultural preservation, a point Granite emphasized in thanking commissioners for their service.