Library
Email: khardinger@fpcsk12.com
Phone: 256-845-0626, Ext. 3550
With over a decade of experience in Fort Payne City Schools, Kim Hardinger brings a passion for equity and digital literacy to our library. After earning her Master’s from the University of Alabama in 2025, she now focuses on mentoring students to become confident readers and researchers. Mrs. Hardinger is also a proud Auburn graduate, wife to her husband Zane, a mother of three, and a dedicated advocate for every student's right to explore the world of information.
Library Hours and Calendar
The FPCA Library offers unlimited access to the library media center for its patrons, which includes students, faculty, and staff. The library media center is accessible during the school day unless classes or meetings are scheduled in the library. Teachers or administrators can schedule classes or other meetings by calling or emailing Mrs. Hardinger and requesting to reserve dates on the library's calendar.
The FPCA Library is open from 7:45 A.M. to 3:15 P.M.
Vision of the FPCA Library
At Fort Payne Career Academy’s library, it is our goal to foster a warm, inviting library space where every student has equal access to the resources and literacy support needed to build strong reading comprehension and academic confidence. By bridging the gap between rigorous college preparation and real-world career training, we ensure all graduates are ready to lead in the modern workforce and succeed in higher education.
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