Library Services FAQ

Library Services

Main Library

Monday

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

9 am – 7 pm
9 am – 7 pm
9 am – 7 pm
9 am – 7 pm
12 pm – 5 pm
9 am – 5 pm
Closed

Weaver Branch

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9 am – 5 pm
9 am – 5 pm
9 am – 5 pm
9 am – 5 pm
1 pm – 5 pm
9 am – 1 pm
Closed

FOL Bookstore

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
  • No, we do not have designated meeting or study rooms. However, the library offers several quieter areas where patrons may gather or study. The History Room on the first floor is available on a first‑come, first‑served basis; the door must remain open, and the room is unavailable one hour before and after scheduled library programs. The second floor also includes quiet areas suitable for individual or small‑group study.
  • The library does have two sound-blocking phone booths on the second floor that can be used for online meetings and phone calls.

Phone: (205) 345-5820, ext. 1271 Email: adultservices@tuscaloosa-library.org

Main Library
The fax machine is located at the Reader’s Advisory desk on the first floor. We can both send and receive faxes. We do not send or receive international faxes.
Fax Number: (205) 752-8300

Weaver Bolden Branch
The fax machine is located at the service desk. We can both send and receive faxes. We do not send or receive international faxes.

Fax Number: (205) 464-0906

To send a local or long-distance fax: $1.25 per page
To receive a fax: $0.25 per page

  • Yes, we have physical materials at the Main Branch as well as online research tools! Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest are free and available to the public.
  • The library’s Archive materials are at the Main Library and include various historical records, yearbooks, directories, and The Tuscaloosa News. Call or email to learn more.

Phone: (205) 345-5820, ext. 1271
Email: adultservices@tuscaloosa-library.org

We get lots of questions about lots of things! At this time, we DO NOT offer the following services—but if you give us a call we can help you find someone who does.

  • AR testing
  • Notary Services
  • Passport Services
  • Proctoring

Main Branch

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9 am – 7 pm
9 am – 7 pm
9 am – 7 pm
9 am – 7 pm
12 pm – 5 pm
9 am – 5 pm
Closed

Weaver Branch

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9 am – 7 pm
9 am – 7 pm
9 am – 7 pm
9 am – 7 pm
1 pm – 5 pm
9 am – 1 pm
Closed

FOL Bookstore

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
  • Yes, we do have meeting rooms! Click HERE to find out more about the Rotary Room and History Room, including policies and applications.
  • No, we do not have designated study rooms. The History Room can be used on a first-come, first-served basis, but the door must remain open. The second floor also has several quieter study areas.

Phone: (205) 345-5820, ext. 1271
Email: reference@tuscaloosa-library.org

Main
The fax machine is located at the Reader’s Advisory desk on the first floor. We can both send and receive faxes. We do not send or receive international faxes.

Weaver Bolden
The fax machine is located at the service desk. We can both send and receive faxes. We do not send or receive international faxes.

To send a local or long-distance fax:                                $1.25 per page
To receive a fax:                                                                      $0.25 per page

  • Yes, we have physical materials at the Main Branch as well as online research tools! Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest are free and available to the public.
  • The library’s Archive materials are at the Main Branch and include various historical records, yearbooks, directories, and The Tuscaloosa News. Call or email to learn more.

Phone: (205) 345-5820, ext. 1271
Email:
reference@tuscaloosa-library.org

We get lots of questions about lots of things! At this time, we DO NOT offer the following services—but if you give us a call we can help you find someone who does.

  • AR testing
  • Notary Services
  • Passport Services
  • Proctoring

Yes! As part of our mission to offer opportunities that change lives and connect residents to their community, we work closely with organizations throughout the Tuscaloosa community. Email us at outreach@tuscaloosa-library.org to learn more.