Library Services

Library Services

Reference

• Ask A Librarian

Book Related

• 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.

Notary

• Notary service is provided at most BPL locations. Call your location first to make sure notary staff is available and if the type of document needed to be notorized can be notorized by staff. Walk-in service is possible, but notary staff availability is not guaranteed.

Passports

• Patrons can apply for a U.S. passport at three Birmingham Public Library locations: Avondale, Central, and Springville Road. These 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

• Apply for a Library Card
• Confidentiality
• Email Notification of Overdue Items
• Fines
• Library Card Rules and Responsibilities
• Renew Checked-Out Items
• Interlibrary Loan
• Reserve a Book

Outreach Services

• Alabama Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled
  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.