Library Memberships
Any resident of Hoover or Jefferson County can get a library card at the Hoover Public Library, free of charge. Patrons over the age of fifteen must show a driver's license with current address or a form of government issued photo ID and verification of current address (i.e., piece of mail, lease agreement, checkbook, bill statement, etc.). Children under fifteen must have a parent or legal guardian sign a responsibility statement. Both parent and child must sign the application. More...
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.
Visitor Memberships: Visitor cards may be obtained for a fifty dollar cash deposit. These cards allow you to check out a maximum of five items. The deposit will be returned when the books are checked in.
Business Memberships: Businesses located within Hoover or Jefferson County may obtain a library card which is valid to check out all materials. In order to apply, the head of the organization should make the request, on company letterhead. On this letter, the head of the organization, who in turn will be responsible for all material checked out, will designate all individuals authorized to use this card.
Checkout Information
Borrowing period for books, audio books, nonfiction videos, and music CDs and cassettes is three weeks. CD-ROMs check out for three weeks. Popular videos and Children's videos check out for seven days.Late Charges
Video and DVD late charges are one dollar per day. All other late charges are fifteen cents per day.Renewals
Items owned by the Hoover Library may be renewed one time as long as there are no outstanding reserves, except items from the Popular Video and DVD Collection which are not renewable or reservable. As part of a county - wide policy, we renew items only once. It is necessary to have your library card with you when renewing an item in person or by phone. The automated telephone renewal number is 226-3790. Patrons may also call the Hoover Public Library at 444-7800 during normal library hours or may renew online.
Lost/Stolen Library Cards
Please report lost or stolen cards to the library at once, you are responsible for every item checked out on your card. There is a three dollar fee for a replacement card.
Alabama Virtual Library Memberships
If you need more information about the library, call the Information/Circulation department at 444-7800. Also try our Frequently Asked Questions page, or our Help section.
