How do I get a library membership?

Library Card is FREE to all ages living in Jefferson County or the City of Hoover.

What You Need to Obtain a Membership

JCLC Library Card Driver’s License with current address OR Form of Government Issued Photo ID AND Verification of current address (i.e. piece of mail, lease agreement, checkbook, bill statement, etc.)

Children without drivers license or permit are required to have a parent/legal guardian to sign membership form and show valid identification.

There is a $35 Out of County Fee for residents living outside Jefferson County or the City of Hoover. The Out of County fee will be waived for college students and patrons who pay Jefferson County Occupational taxes or work in the City of Hoover. A valid College ID or paycheck stub must be presented.

Guidelines

  • Membership valid in all Jefferson County Libraries
  • Check out up to 100 items at a time
  • Books, Music CD’s, Books-on-Tape, Books-on-CD, Playaways, Puppets, CD-ROMs, & Non-Fiction VHS Tapes/DVDs check out for 3 weeks
  • Popular movies in VHS or DVD formats check out for 1 week. Limit 7 popular DVDs at a time
  • Renew materials for an additional 3 weeks from date of renewal, EXCEPT for VHS Tapes, DVDs, computer related books, and items with reserves
  • Renewable materials can be renewed only once before the item must be returned for at least 24 hours
  • Late charges are 15¢ per day for Books, Music CD’s, Books-on-Tape, Books-on-CD, Playaways, Puppets, and CD-ROMs
  • Late charges are $1.00 per day for VHS Tapes and DVDs
  • Replacement library cards are $3.00

Additional Privileges

  • Friend’s Bookstore
  • Use of Library computers
  • Free Computer Classes
  • Online Databases
  • Downloadable Audio Books
  • Knowledgeable Staff

      Check the Library Calendar for additional programs and Library Theatre events

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