The Weaver Bolden Branch Library is located on 18th Street adjacent to the Benjamin Barnes Branch of the YMCA. The branch is named in honor of two of Tuscaloosa’s most respected African American educators: Dr. George Augustus Weaver (1872 -1939), and Mrs. Ruth Cummings Bolden (1910-2005). Dr. Weaver was a physician at the Stillman Hospital and generously made his personal library available for local African American students before the establishment of a public library which served them. Mrs. Ruth Bolden was the first librarian of this branch from 1948-1975 and requested that it be named for Dr. Weaver. In 1990 the branch was renamed the Weaver Bolden Branch Library in honor of her years of service.

The Weaver Bolden Branch offers its patrons the same materials and services offered at the Main Branch. Requested materials are transferred daily from the Main Branch to Weaver and from Weaver to the Main Branch. The branch holds a Story Hour for preschool children as well as an after school Homework Help Center four days a week. .A book discussion group for adults meets the last Thursday of each month.

Location: 2937 18th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Hours: M, Tu, Wed 10 am – 6 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 8 pm
Friday 1 pm – 5 pm

Phone 205 758-8291
Fax: 205 758-0540

The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped provides “talking books” with special playback equipment, audio and Braille magazine subscriptions, special receivers to access WUAL Radio, and home visits. Our first-rate children’s department presents programs for pre-school and school age children that feature songs, stories, and simple crafts. Additionally, children’s computers are available and features fun and educational software for all ages.

A new Taylorville-Brown branch of TPL, located off Bobby Miller Parkway is now open and a new Bookmobile is “on the road”.

Location: 300 Bobby Miller Parkway
Off Hwy. 69 South adjacent to Taylorville Primary School

Brown Branch Library

Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m .

Tuesday

1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

CLOSED

Telephone (205) 391-9989

Fax (205) 391-9355

To obtain access to these many programs, services, and materials, Tuscaloosa County residents and college students with proof of a local off-campus residence may get a library card at no charge. On-campus students and Out of County Residents may receive a library card for a $10 annual library fee. We make every effort for patrons to find their place @ TPL.