COMMUNITY SERVICES
Public Library
In late 1989, a group of ladies interested in forming a public library for the City of Hokes Bluff met with Mayor Gene Mayhall. The result of this meeting was the development and approval of plans for the Hokes Bluff Public Library. the library opened in 1990 in a small room located in the community center. With support from Etowah County and local leaders the current library opened in 2000 across from city hall.
Since 2000, Hokes Bluff Public Library has been able to offer a variety of services for the citizens of Hokes Bluff. HBPL offers a large collection of audio books, DVD's, fiction and non-fiction titles for all ages. The library also lends eBooks and eAudio books. The library holds a public computer lab and offers as access to Ancestry.com, Chilton Library, and Homework Alabama through the Alabama Public Library Service. HBPL hosts a variety of programs for all ages and participates in community events throughout the year.
Schools
Hokes Bluff schools have long been a cornerstone of the community’s growth and spirit. Education in Hokes Bluff began with small one-room schools scattered throughout the area, eventually uniting into a single school that evolved over time to meet the needs of a growing population. Hokes Bluff High School, established in 1935, has served generations of students and moved to its current campus on Appalachian Highway in 1985. The former high school building became Hokes Bluff Middle School, now serving grades 6–8 in a modern facility completed in 2010, with additions such as a gymnasium and band room enhancing student life.
Hokes Bluff Elementary, located on Main Street, provides education for Pre-K through 5th grade and stands on the site that once housed the city’s original high school. Together, the three schools—Hokes Bluff Elementary, Middle, and High—form a continuous pathway of learning under the Etowah County Schools system. Each school remains committed to offering a safe, supportive environment where students develop academic skills, character, and community pride to prepare for future success.
Senior Center
