Congressman Aderholt Secures $3.9M in Funding and Helps Break Ground on New Norris Public Library in Russellville

Russellville, AL – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL‑04) today attended the ceremonial groundbreaking for a new library and multipurpose community center in Russellville after successfully securing $3,892,000 in federal funding for the project through the Community Project Funding initiative. The facility is slated to become a centerpiece of community life and access in this rural area.

During a specially called city council meeting held on site, the Russellville City Council unanimously voted to name the facility the Norris Public Library, honoring the Norris family for donating the land for the project. The Council also passed a resolution recognizing Congressman Aderholt for delivering the federal investment. Mayor David Grissom presented Aderholt with the Key to the City in appreciation of his continued support for Russellville and rural Alabama.

“This facility represents an investment in literacy, connectivity, and community for Russellville,” said Congressman Aderholt. “I’m honored to have helped secure the resources our community needs—a public library, broadband access, and space for gathering—so families here can thrive.”

Mayor Grissom added: “We are deeply grateful to the Norris family for their land gift and to Congressman Aderholt for securing the full funding we need. The Norris Public Library will be a gateway to opportunities for generations to come.”

The funding will finance construction of a new library and multipurpose community center on the land donated behind City Hall. The facility will provide broadband internet, educational programs, meeting space, and public access to literature and technology—services the current downtown site cannot accommodate.