Library Card

Government Issued IDs

  • Driver’s License

  • State Issued ID

  • Military ID

  • Passport

GETTING A LIBRARY CARD

Any resident of Hoover or Jefferson County can get a library card at the Hoover Public Library, free of charge. Be sure to download our mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to access your digital library card from your phone. With our app, you can place items on hold, access your account and even check out materials right from our shelves!

What you need to obtain a card
To be eligible for a Jefferson County Library card the patron must have a government issued picture ID and proof of local address. Renewals can be done online.

Proof of Address

  • Mail

  • Deed or Lease

  • Insurance Card

  • Check

  • Paystub

If the patron is a minor, their parents or guardian may assume responsibility for the card provided they meet the above criteria. If the patron is 18 or over, they must provide their own information.

Out-of-County Library Memberships
Non-residents may purchase cards for an annual fee of $50 dollars. These cards are issued in the applicant's name, but may be used by that person's entire family.

But what if I don’t live in Jefferson Co. or the City of Hoover?

Business Memberships
Business cards are issued at no charge to businesses or agencies in Jefferson County. A request for a business membership must be presented in writing on company letterhead by the presiding officer or a person named in the letter as an authorized user of the library account (this person must also present a valid government issued photo ID). The presiding officer of the company must sign the request. A valid business license is required along with the request for business membership. The same information is required to renew the card, which must be done on an annual basis.

Checkout Information

    • Membership valid in all Jefferson County Libraries
      Check out up to 150 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 DVDs and Video Games check out for 1 week.

    • Renew materials for an additional borrowing period from date of renewal, EXCEPT for items with reserves
      Renewable materials can be renewed only before the item must be returned for at least 24 hours

  • Please report lost or stolen cards to the library at once, you are responsible for every item checked out on your card. If you need more information about the library, call the Circulation department at 444-7800. Also try our Frequently Asked Questions page, or our Help section.

  • As of August 1, 2018 any non-digital item checked out at a JCLC location will be renewed automatically at the end of its lending period. There are exceptions to automatic renewal of materials (*Please read below)

    You still can renew items manually by using My Account or by calling the library. *There are a few exceptions. Items won’t be renewed if:

    • Another patron places a reserve on that item

    • The item has reached its maximum number of renewals (2 for most items)

    • Your account has accrued $5.01 or more in fines

    • If the item is not renewable

    • Your account activity has been blocked

    • The item is an eBook

    You will be notified by the courtesy email notice that your item has been automatically renewed. If you are not signed up to receive courtesy email notices, you will not be notified. If you do not have email notifications, you will be overdue.

  • The Hoover Public Library is now fine free!  If an item that belongs to the Hoover Public Library is returned after it's due date, you will not be charged an overdue fine.  

    Overdue fines may still accrue on items that belong to other libraries within the Public Libraries in Jefferson County.  

    Patrons will be billed the replacement fee for materials that are long overdue or damaged.  We do not accept replacement materials for lost or damaged items, only the replacement cost.  

    Have overdue fines or replacement fees to pay?  You can pay online.

    Turn in an item late and wish to make a donation in lieu of paying fines?  You can donate to the library at Hoover Library Foundation.

PAY FINES ONLINE