Decatur Public Library, just off 6th Avenue was my hang out when I attended Calhoun Community…read moreCollege! I commuted to Calhoun in Decatur from Huntsville and rather than drive back to Huntsville between classes, I would hang out in this library! Although not as large as the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, Decatur Public Library had everything I needed to pass the time: magazines, a place to catch up on homework and study, books to flip through, and creature comforts (heating in winter months, A/C in hot months, and restrooms). Based on other reviews here, it appears this library now offers all the "modern" amenities that people look for in a public library these days: Wi-Fi, computing and printing, an online catalog accessible from your home, ebooks, interlibrary loans, meeting spaces, and a Friends of the Library used bookstore. The staff here were always friendly and it made a lovely place to relax or study while attending Calhoun!

The library is a staple in the community. It's easy to find what you need and the staff it's always…read morehelpful.

Had a hard time finding the Social Security office Cullman, Alabama.,.,, Don't like the appointment…read morerule. Once we made it inside, the officers were able to work my problem !! The crew inside were very helpful ...

I had an appointment and was seen in 5 minutes after checking in. Because I was well prepared, it…read moreonly took another 5 minutes to complete my visit. Awesome staff!

Update on 2/19/2025. I had another outstanding experience at the Courthouse Annex (just east of…read morethis courthouse) yesterday. I wanted to a. renew my driver's license and b. remove my organ donor status. I assumed the organ donor status change would involve some paperwork. I checked online and did not see any. Off I went to the Annex, and within 5 minutes, I had the organ donor status changed to non-donor, my new temporary driver's license printed out, and new photo made for my driver's license. And the lady working the counter was beyond kind and courteous! All these great experiences at the Limestone County Courthouse/Annex have nearly erased my bad memories of Madison County Courthouse. All courthouses could take serious notes from the manner Limestone County operates - professionally, kindly, and expeditiously!

Awesome historical court house with a rich history. Located in the proverbial town square. Must…read morehave been something to see before all the security and screening operations to enter. They even have a standing statue to remember the fallen confederate soldiers. Pretty cool. Only in Alabama.

Typical post office. The staff is what you would expect from a post office…read more It is just off of University, so unless you were heading here, you would never see it.

Actually they get a MINUS 100 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: this is a review of the Madison Post…read moreOffice on Hughes Road: 1. They don't deliver mail. Checks I sent for mortgage, utilities, etc. are never delivered resulting in late fees to me. Happens repeatedly! 2. They steal packages - where else do they go - to the dead package office? Stealing Christmas packages - really scumbag workers!!!!!! 3. Don't waste time filing claims because the on-line system doesn't work. Error after error trying to submit claims because they don't want to pay for all the lost packages. Paper system takes so long that the claim cannot be submitted because the time for submission is exceeded. USPS= UNETHICAL STEALING POSTAL SCUM 4. Broken equipment, run down appearance and multiple complaints go unanswered. 5. VERY POOR WORKERS - accounts for all the above problems. 6. Only interested in their retirement package WHICH results in continual increases SOMETIMES 2-3 TIMES A YEAR with the service tanking totally. More money, poorer service is their motto. Recommend: Close the USPO - they are completely incompetent. Issue a competitive contract and award it to another company that has a better track record than this archaic, incompetent, former government agency. Shows what a great job the government DOES NOT DO!!!!!This

Depending on the time of day I departed my office building, I would often drive by this post…read moreoffice. It's large from the outside; however, the interior waiting area (where the line is to get a post person to help you) is rather small-ish. I'm sure the rest of the space is put to good use as I understand this location is a postal "Distribution Center" and they appear to have a sizeable amount of post office boxes. I've only used this post office for mailing items or using their blue bins out front. I haven't used their post office boxes or passport services at this location. I found the staff to be just fine and never had any problems at this post office. I like this location and even though it's on a busy street, Wall Triana Highway, it's not too difficult to pull in heading south in the parking lot, drop off items in the blue bins outside, and then turn left to go north and depart.

loses mail. Very late deliveries - like over 3 weeks. Poor, poor service. They need to retrain…read morebut I am certain that the Post Master General will not do their job since they work for the government. They are costing me money!! I live in Madison Alabama

I like this post office! It's a larger post office with the standard-sized lobby/interior. There's…read moreample parking, the employees are helpful, and it's very convenient to drive up to the blue mail drop boxes and drop your mail off. I'm 99.99% sure the interior does not have a "weigh your own package" scale for you to use and I don't recall a gift shop inside [like the Wynn Drive branch has] where you buy last minute greeting cards, stamp flats, or packing materials.

Very friendly and efficient 'Post Office.' Conveniently located and usually moves people in and out…read morein a timely manner. Have never encountered a rude employee here. Thanks.

Walked in to renew my license. Was back out the door in five minutes. Great, fast service.read more

I promise I would give zero stars if I could. I have been sitting here for over an hour. I have…read moregrabbed two tickets, and neither number has been called. I watched almost every single person in their leave and yet I'm still sitting there with the same two tickets and the numbers still have not been called.!!!! I hate this place with a passion.!!! Y'all have got to get better!

Very Nice People work there It is a FANTASTIC PLACE to study…read moreand to research. It is a good place for students to have a relaxing place to do homework. I know, I was once a student, and did my homework there because it is peaceful there.

Lawdy, we've used HPL since I was a twinkle in my Mother's eye and it was located on Fountain…read moreCircle. Then, they had framed artwork available for checkout and Mom kept those in full rotation at home - pretty cool! I participated in Daughters of the Revolution flag speech competitions in elementary school which were held at the library. It was always a thrill when the bookmobile would park up the street at John's Big Brothers! Yes, I was a serious book nerd, especially as a child. My family purchased numerous memorial materials for departed friends and loved ones and have donated items to HPL consistently over the years. Dewey Decimal System anyone? :) I can't find the date this library was built; however, it's been a while. Before moving out of Madison county, I used the library a lot. I loved the online renewal process and enjoyed their CDs, DVDs, books (of course) and many purchases from the Friends of the Library bookstore (the volunteers there are sooooooo sweet and helpful!). Glancing at their policies, who knew they had a darkroom available for use in 4 hour increments? I've also enjoyed several of the smallish art displays they had inside (not the window displays, which are nice) but a true small artist's exhibit The staff have always been helpful, and their computers do the trick now that the card catalogs are long gone. I live in an adjacent county now and I work in HSV (and own property in Huntsville), and here's the rub: when I last checked because I do not reside in Huntsville proper an HPL card was $50.00/year. S e r i o u s l y. I think that is steep and ridiculous, especially when I own property in HSV! I also have to ding them on the tiny parking spaces and the sketchiness of those who hang out in the parking lot. If you can get past those dings, you will find a vast array of books, sources for geneological research (this section is the Heritage Collection, I believe it is located on the 3rd floor - hard left as you exit the stairs) and an obituary index, local history, additional digital resources such as Rosetta Stone to learn languages, a great selection of current magazines to peruse and CDs galore ranging from Taylor Swift to the Boston Symphony. They have a microfilm/microfiche section that "includes an almost complete run of The Huntsville Times from 1928 - 2015, along with many early Huntsville papers, including The Huntsville Democrat, Southern Advocate, and the Mercury papers." I recall they had decades of Huntsville phone books (a throw back to back when that was a thing) and (I could be wrong about this) church membership directories. Their children's section is fairly expansive too and often had children's artwork on display. Oh, and they do have an after hours drop box. They have ~ 11 branches in Madison county and do a great job of sharing materials, if another branch has what you are searching for, within a few days they will have that item at a branch convenient to your home or work. Reading their COVID policies, it sounds like they are doing a great job with that! Do "check out" the library - "create |explore | connect!"

my father is 77 and lives in bayside subdivision(plaza, sheraton and alpine st), hes visually…read moreimpaired, and he left the garbage bin about 5ft from the street. just wanted to thank the decatur sanitation dept for leaving his garbage right where it was. thanks to the lazy driver especially, who couldnt b bothered to get out of his truck, or even come to the door, and tell my dad, who would have been glad to put it in the proper place. thanks decatur sanitation dept!!! you are the epitome of municipal government in decatur...inept, apathetic and completely ineffective!