Chilton-Clanton Public Library, serving an area of 40,000 residents, has a collection of 69,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 560 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 7 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $16,000. Patrons make 25,000 visits annually, and check out materials 66,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.