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Library Services

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Best Sellers Club
Sign up and we will put any new book from a list of 90 popular authors on hold automatically for you.
Book Store
The library book store is located in the Central library.

Facilities

Meeting Rooms
Birmingham Public Library provides meeting rooms for use by community groups and organizations for a nominal fee. Meeting rooms are available at many of our branch locations.

Notary

Notary service is provided at the Central Library for a fee. Call first to make certain notary staff is available (205-226-3600). Walk-in service is possible but notary staff availability is not guaranteed.

Passports

Patrons can apply for a U.S. passport and/or passport card at five Birmingham Public Library locations: Central, Avondale, Five Points West, North Birmingham and Springville Road.These library locations are officially designated by the U.S. Department of State as passport application acceptance facilities.

Other

Frequently Asked Questions
Public Libraries in Jefferson County Libraries Who Have or Do...
Available services and/or equipment available at library locations throughout Jefferson County. Includes scanner, typewriters, faxes, notary, color copiers, wifi printing, etc.

Borrowing

Literacy

Ready to Read
Library Materials and Online Resources for Adult Learners and Tutors.

Outreach Services

Alabama Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
This service brings special format reading materials, playback equipment and other library resources to qualifying users.
Book a Virtual Program: Youth and Teens
Schedule virtual programs for groups such as schools, daycares, and homeschoolers. Program appointment dates are available Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Books-by-Mail
A unique service to residents of Jefferson County, Alabama, who are unable to go to the public library in person.
TTY (Text Telephone)
205-226-3732

Kids & Teens

Technology

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