The Friends of the Library (FOL) is a nonprofit, volunteer run organization dedicated to supporting the Tuscaloosa Public Library’s mission. Through member fees and sales at the used bookstore, the FOL provides crucial funding for TPL.
Hours of Operation
Sunday + Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Closed
10AM to 4PM
10AM to 4PM
10AM to 4PM
Noon to 3PM
10AM to 1PM
The bookstore observes the same holiday and weather-related closings as the Tuscaloosa Public Library.
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The Friends of the Library (FOL) is a nonprofit, volunteer run organization dedicated to supporting the Tuscaloosa Public Library’s mission. Through member fees and sales at the used bookstore, the FOL provides crucial funding for TPL.
Locations + Hours
The bookstore observes the same holiday and weather-related closings as the Tuscaloosa Public Library.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed
10 am – 4 pm
10 am – 4 pm
10 am – 4 pm
12 pm – 3 pm
10 am – 1 pm
Closed
Bookstore
The FOL runs Tuscaloosa’s premier used bookstore. Inventory includes fiction and nonfiction for adults, children’s and young adult books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, and more! The entrance to the FOL Bookstore is located at the left back corner of the Tuscaloosa Public Library on Jack Warner Parkway. There is no entry from inside the library.
All sales are cash or check only. No credit or debit cards accepted. Donations of books, magazines, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, etc. are accepted whenever the FOL Bookstore is open and there are two book drops located by the bookstore entrance for after-hour donations.
“Stuff a Sack” sales are every first Saturday from 10am-1pm. For $30 you can fill a large paper bag with whatever items you want!
Become a Member
Annual membership dues help boost the organization’s efforts to fundraise for TPL.
- Annual Membership Dues are $30.
- Members are entitled to twelve free items each year at the FOL Bookstore (excluding specially priced items).
- Members also receive invitations to exclusive events and early access to book sales.
Friends of the Library Membership Application
- Download, print, and complete FOL Membership Application.
- Turn in application and membership dues at FOL Bookstore.
- There is no online option at this time.
- To make a donation, stop by the bookstore or write a check payable to Friends of the Library and send to:
Friends of the Tuscaloosa Public Library
1801 Jack Warner Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 - Please note on the check if it is for membership, honorarium, or memorial.
Volunteer
Interested individuals can apply to volunteer with Friends of the Library by coming by the FOL Bookstore during regular store hours.
Volunteer opportunities include helping with book sales, organizing events, and helping sort and shelve inventory in the FOL Bookstore.
History
Since 1966, the FOL has been a crucial source of support for TPL. In recent history, the organization donated roughly $100,000 per year. In the past twelve years, FOL has generated over $1 million for the library.
For the FOL’s full history, click HERE.
For a snapshot timeline of the FOL’s history, click HERE.