I love the Tuscaloosa library!…read more I can order books that I want to read online, and in a day or two, go pick them up with little exposure to others. During the pandemic, that is a good thing! Plus before the pandemic hit, the Library has a great book discussion group that meets monthly that is really good. It is wonderful to hear other people's views on a book and what each person got out of it personally. Join up, get a card, and enjoy!

I absolutely love this place. I come here to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle. The…read morelibrary has free wifi and tons of free space where you can come and catch some peace and quiet. I love coming here to study and get away from the house. The facilities are all up to date here and you can find a wide range of hardback books along with electronic books for check out. The places gets a bit crowded after 3pm once school lets out but you can always come find a nook with some headphones. Check it out of if you get a chance.

This is hands down one of our favorite libraries!…read more There's a ton of something for EVERYONE! They have teens section, kids section, a theatre I'm talking the works but the family section is why I'd say it's the BEST! The family section features soo baby things to do. For breastfeeding moms, there's a nursery for privacy. For moms with littles, there's an outside play area that's included. There's also classes for littles but register in advance because they do fill up. They also have tons of things to do throughout the month and a cute brochure to take home so you know what's happening when. Highly recommend (even if you're not a local and just stopping by).

I had a great experience with the Hoover Public Library! I placed a book on hold that had to be…read moretransferred from another library in the Birmingham area, and the process was smooth from start to finish. I received timely notifications, and the pickup was quick and easy once it arrived. The staff was friendly and helpful, and everything felt well-organized. It's so convenient being able to access books from other locations without any hassle!

Beautifully well kept bathrooms. The inside smelled much more like entering a spa than restroom…read more The outdoor spaces are serene. The children's area is lacking in the activity / resource area, especially in comparison to the Hoover Public Library. Lots and lots of books in great condition though! So if you're looking for a library to double as a learning space for children, this might not be the one for you. 3-star rating for "okay" or "average" because there are better branches in the area. However, this is a solid choice if you're nearby.

This is one of the best libraries in the Birmingham area! Very clean and comfortable. It has a good…read morevariety of books as well as activities they host. We attended a 3D printing class which was very cool and educational. Good spring break activity! I've used the rooms previously and they are great as well.

Very Nice People work there It is a FANTASTIC PLACE to study…read moreand to research. It is a good place for students to have a relaxing place to do homework. I know, I was once a student, and did my homework there because it is peaceful there.

Lawdy, we've used HPL since I was a twinkle in my Mother's eye and it was located on Fountain…read moreCircle. Then, they had framed artwork available for checkout and Mom kept those in full rotation at home - pretty cool! I participated in Daughters of the Revolution flag speech competitions in elementary school which were held at the library. It was always a thrill when the bookmobile would park up the street at John's Big Brothers! Yes, I was a serious book nerd, especially as a child. My family purchased numerous memorial materials for departed friends and loved ones and have donated items to HPL consistently over the years. Dewey Decimal System anyone? :) I can't find the date this library was built; however, it's been a while. Before moving out of Madison county, I used the library a lot. I loved the online renewal process and enjoyed their CDs, DVDs, books (of course) and many purchases from the Friends of the Library bookstore (the volunteers there are sooooooo sweet and helpful!). Glancing at their policies, who knew they had a darkroom available for use in 4 hour increments? I've also enjoyed several of the smallish art displays they had inside (not the window displays, which are nice) but a true small artist's exhibit The staff have always been helpful, and their computers do the trick now that the card catalogs are long gone. I live in an adjacent county now and I work in HSV (and own property in Huntsville), and here's the rub: when I last checked because I do not reside in Huntsville proper an HPL card was $50.00/year. S e r i o u s l y. I think that is steep and ridiculous, especially when I own property in HSV! I also have to ding them on the tiny parking spaces and the sketchiness of those who hang out in the parking lot. If you can get past those dings, you will find a vast array of books, sources for geneological research (this section is the Heritage Collection, I believe it is located on the 3rd floor - hard left as you exit the stairs) and an obituary index, local history, additional digital resources such as Rosetta Stone to learn languages, a great selection of current magazines to peruse and CDs galore ranging from Taylor Swift to the Boston Symphony. They have a microfilm/microfiche section that "includes an almost complete run of The Huntsville Times from 1928 - 2015, along with many early Huntsville papers, including The Huntsville Democrat, Southern Advocate, and the Mercury papers." I recall they had decades of Huntsville phone books (a throw back to back when that was a thing) and (I could be wrong about this) church membership directories. Their children's section is fairly expansive too and often had children's artwork on display. Oh, and they do have an after hours drop box. They have ~ 11 branches in Madison county and do a great job of sharing materials, if another branch has what you are searching for, within a few days they will have that item at a branch convenient to your home or work. Reading their COVID policies, it sounds like they are doing a great job with that! Do "check out" the library - "create |explore | connect!"

Fantastic library! Heavy on children's selections. Seems like they've got a lot of great…read moreprogramming for children, too. It's a beautiful, clean, well-kept building with an easy parking lot. There's some great study tables upstairs. Spots to sit alone, collaborative tables, some couches/chairs, and even some separate rooms you can rent out. I'm unsure if you have to reserve these ahead of time, but I saw several people using them, primarily to take video calls.

Beautiful library with a lot of programs for all ages. Very nice and helpful librarians.read more

I was genuinely impressed by this library. It's huge!! Three full floors plus an art gallery on the…read morefourth level. The space feels thoughtfully designed, clean, and expansive without being overwhelming. I stopped by to take a meeting in one of the study pods, and the experience was seamless. It was quiet, comfortable, and exactly what I needed to get work done while traveling. Everything felt organized and accessible. I also noticed a dedicated tutoring section, which was such a nice touch. It's clear this library really prioritizes community support and learning at all levels. I loved my experience here and will absolutely be back before I leave Birmingham.

I recently stopped in to get my library card, as I had not renewed my previous one in a while…read more Services were great. The agent was helpful and it took me about five minutes to get my new card. They also have passport services available at this location. So if you are in need of a passport, I recommend visiting the Central location, as they thoroughly explain the services to you. The staff is always so courteous and they have a nice bookstore that offers books for cheap. I have been able to find newer books there too. I highly recommend this location to help with various needs, ranging from book checkout, internet services, and passport services.

The Lee county Library is great!! I've used it many times in the past!! Did you know that you can…read morecheck out movies through HOOPLA and watch them over the internet?? YES!!! All you need is your Library Card!! And just look around!! There's so much more to experience!!! My Mother used to tell us there's a new adventure just waiting every time we checked a book out at the Library!!! It was ALWAYS EXTRAORDINARY!!! FIND YOUR NEW ADVENTURE EITHER IN A BOOK OR A MOVIE OR HOW EVER YOU CHOOSE TO FIND YOUR NEW ADVENTURE!!

This is a great community library with an attentive and professional staff. I pay to get a library…read morecard since I live in another county. It's a great bargain. I have enjoyed the programs when we didn't have Covid-19. I can't say enough good things about this library.

There's a new children's section now! They have a little bookstore and a place to refill your water…read morebottle. they're building up a foreign language section too just Spanish, but they have a lot of Spanish! I moved to Jefferson County so I can no longer take out books, but I still go to buy some books and look at this gorgeous corner where you can just sit in the super comfy chair and read. It's very quiet here in this section. There's also a very short nature walk in behind the library. There's not too much literary fiction or highbrow stuff here but a lot of very popular authors. They do the best they can with the money they get from the county. And that isn't much.:(

I love this library. It's like a small town place you go and see people you know. I have taken my…read moregranddaughters there since they were babies. They loved all the kids activities and the summer reading program. Friendly staff. I give them 5 stars.

My first time visiting HPL was recently. It was a pretty quick trip as I was here to attend a…read moreclothing swap event. I really like that there is ample parking. I must say I overestimated how huge this library was! I hate that I didn't have more time to explore. I am glad to know they are open on the weekends!

You can call me Belle because bay-beeeee, love to read! Libraries are one of my favorite places! I…read morewas here a few weeks ago for a Kiwanis interclub event. It was easy for me to park and find the room for the meeting. It was spacious and quiet, which makes for a good meeting spot. It's a nicely decorated location and I could easily see someone in a corner reading.