General Info
| HOURS | LIBRARY CARD |
| CLOSED HOLIDAYS | CHECKOUT PERIODS |
| PHONE DIRECTORY | OVERDUE FEES |
| DIRECTIONS | RENEWALS |
Hours
| Monday: | 10:00am-8:00pm |
| Tuesday: | 10:00am-6:00pm |
| Wednesday: | 10:00am-6:00pm |
| Thursday: | 10:00am-8:00pm |
| Friday: | 10:00am-4:00pm |
| Saturday: | 10:00am-4:00pm |
| Sunday: | 1:00pm-5:00pm |
Closed Holidays
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2010 |
| Easter | April 4, 2010 |
| Sunday before Memorial Day | May 30, 2010 |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2010 |
| Independence Day | July 4 & 5, 2010 |
| Sunday before Labor Day | September 5, 2010 |
| Labor Day(s) | September 7, 2010 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 24 - 26 2010 |
| Christmas Holiday | December 23 - 27 2010 |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2010 |
Phone Directory
| Information/Circulation | 205.439.5500 | |
| Renewals | 205.669.3928 | |
| Children's Department | 205.439.5504 | |
| Teen Department | 205.439.5512 | northshelbyyouth@gmail.com |
| Adult Fiction/Non-Fiction | 205.439.5511 | |
| Reference | 205.439.5510 | |
| Business Office | 205.439.5555 | Fax: 205.439.5503 |
Directions - 5521 Cahaba Valley Rd., Birmingham AL 35242
Traveling East on US 280E
Follow US 280E and turn right onto Cahaba Valley Rd/AL-119. Travel approximately 4.5 miles. The library is located on the left hand side not far past Oak Mountain Middle School. If you see Heardmont Park on the right hand side you've gone too far.Traveling South from Birmingham
Follow I-65 South and exit at Cahaba Valley Rd/AL-119 exit - EXIT 246. Turn left at the light onto AL-119/Cahaba Valley Rd. Travel approximately 4 miles. When you see Heardmont Park on the left hand side the library is located just passed it on the right hand side of the road.Traveling North from Pelham
Follow I-65 North and exit at Cahaba Valley Rd/AL-119 exit - EXIT 246. Turn right at the light onto AL-119/Cahaba Valley Rd. Travel approximately 4 miles. When you see Heardmont Park on the left hand side the library is located just passed it on the right hand side of the road.
Library Card
- To obtain a library card for the Shelby County Library system, go to any Shelby County Library. You will need a picture identification with proof of residency (driver's license, or bill sent to home if you're new to the area).
- If you do not live in Shelby County, but are employed in Shelby County you may obtain a library card by showing proof of your employment.
- If you do not live in Shelby County but would like a Shelby County Library Card, the fee is $30.00 annually.
- Did you lose your Library Card? There is a $3.00 replacement fee for lost cards. Please report lost cards immediately because you are responsible for every item checked out on your card.
Checkout Periods
| Children's Books | 14 Days |
| General Collection | 14 Days |
| Large Print Books | 14 Days |
| Easy Readers | 14 Days |
| Audio Books | 14 Days |
| Magazines | 14 Days |
| New Books | 14 Days |
| Videos and DVDs | 7 Days |
| Music CDs | 7 Days |
| Non-Fiction Videos | 7 Days |
| Children's Computer Games | 7 Days |
Overdue Fees Per Day
By logging in to your account you can also check the status of your Requests and Fines & Fees.
Don't know how to log in? Click here.
| Children's Books | $.10 |
| General Collection | $.10 |
| Large Print Books | $.10 |
| Audio Books | $.10 |
| Music CDs | $.10 |
| Magazines | $.10 |
| New Books | $1.00 |
| Videos and DVDs | $2.00 |
| Non-Fiction Videos | $2.00 |
| Children's Computer Games | $2.00 |
Renewals
Click here to log into your account. Once you've logged in, click on Items Out and then select the items you wish to renew. OR Call 439-5509 to renew by phone.
Don't know how to log in to renew? Read on:
Once you've clicked on the link to log into your account
Enter your Barcode Number (located on the back of your library card, example- 21726123456789)
Enter your Password (month and day of your birth, example- 0501)
Click on Items Out
Select the items you would like to renew
Click on Renew Selected Items OR Renew All Items
After you have completed your renewals be sure to Log Out.
