Youth Services FAQ

Youth Services

Yes! Both the Main Library and Weaver Bolden branch offer regular storytimes and other fun programs for children of all ages. Click HERE for more information and check out our calendar of events HERE.

No. The library does not offer AR tests.

We have a variety of reading suggestions for children of all ages. To search our catalog for books with specific AR levels:

  1. Visit our online catalog to search for books with specific AR levels.
  2. Click on the book title and scroll down.
  3. Look for the Reading Level tab and click on the Accelerated Reader box.
  4. You are now on the “Find by Accelerated Reader” page, where you can browse and search by book level range!

We love to host library tours! Email us at outreach@tuscaloosa-library.org to discuss availability and schedule a date!

No. While many independent tutors from the Tuscaloosa community tutor students at the library, they are not formally associated with TPL. 

During the school year, Bama Tutors for Service, a UA student-run organization, offers free tutoring for students K-12 at the Main Branch. For more information email: bamatutorsforservice@gmail.com

Yes! Both the Main and Weaver Bolden branches offer regular storytimes and other fun programs for children of all ages. Click HERE for more information and check out our calendar of events HERE.

No. The library does not offer AR tests.

We have a variety of reading suggestions for children of all ages. To search our catalog for books with specific AR levels:

  1. Visit our online catalog to search for books with specific AR levels.
  2. Click on the book title and scroll down.
  3. Look for the Reading Level tab and click on the Accelerated Reader box.
  4. You are now on the “Find by Accelerated Reader” page, where you can browse and search by book level range!

We love to host library tours! Email us at outreach@tuscaloosa-library.org to discuss availability and schedule a date!

No. While many independent tutors from the Tuscaloosa community tutor students at the library, they are not formally associated with TPL. 

During the school year, Bama Tutors for Service, a UA student-run organization, offers free tutoring for students K-12 at the Main Branch. For more information email: bamatutorsforservice@gmail.com

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 get the conversation rolling.