Albert L. Scott Library
🏢 Public Libraries of Shelby County · Alabaster, Alabama
Albert L. Scott Library
Alabaster's hometown library since 1983, the Albert L. Scott Library backs its shelves with a full makerspace — 3D printers, a laser cutter and a t-shirt press — and stays open until 7:50 p.m. three nights a week at 100 9th Street NW in Shelby County.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7:50pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7:50pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5:50pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7:50pm |
| Friday | 9am–5:50pm |
| Saturday | 10am–4:50pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–4:50pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 100 9th Street NW, Alabaster, AL 35007
Phone: (205) 664-6822
Website: cityofalabaster.com
Plus Code: 865M65VF+W6 (Alabaster, AL)
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📖 About Albert L. Scott Library
The Albert L. Scott Library is the public library of Alabaster, Alabama, a fast-growing Shelby County city just south of Birmingham. The library traces back to a small collection that opened inside Alabaster City Hall in 1960; in 1983 it moved into its own building at 100 9th Street NW and was named for Albert L. Scott of Alabaster's founding Scott family (his father, George Scott, served as the city's first mayor). Owned and operated by the City of Alabaster, it is part of the Public Libraries of Shelby County and shares a countywide Polaris catalog, so an Alabaster card also borrows at Pelham, Helena, Columbiana and other Shelby County libraries. Today the branch pairs a traditional collection with a hands-on makerspace, meeting rooms, notary and test-proctoring services, and a free Books-by-Mail program for homebound residents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- All-ages makerspace with 3D printers, a laser cutter (17+), a Silhouette vinyl cutter, a button machine and a t-shirt press
- Free Books-by-Mail service that ships books, large-print titles, audiobooks and movies to homebound Alabaster residents at no cost
- Part of the countywide Public Libraries of Shelby County shared Polaris catalog — one card borrows across all member libraries
- On-site notary public, test/exam proctoring, meeting-room space and seasonal tax-form help
- Open late until 7:50 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for after-work and after-school visits
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Alabaster cardholders can stream, download and research free through Alabama's shared collections:
📚 Services
- Hands-on makerspace (3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, button making, t-shirt press)
- Free Books-by-Mail program for homebound patrons
- Meeting-room space for community groups
- Notary public service
- Test & exam proctoring
- Tax forms and seasonal tax-prep assistance
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes
- Summer reading challenges
- Homework help
- Teen creative clubs
- Year-round programming for all ages
📍 Nearby Libraries in Shelby County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Albert L. Scott, and is the library really changing its name?
The library is named for Albert L. Scott of Alabaster's founding Scott family; his father, George Scott, was the city's first mayor, and the building opened under that name in 1983. In 2026 the library board requested renaming the facility the "Alabaster Library" to better reflect its citywide mission, so you may see both names during the transition — but the address at 100 9th Street NW and the phone number are unchanged.
What can I make in the Albert L. Scott Library makerspace?
The makerspace is open to all ages and includes 3D printers, a Silhouette vinyl cutter, a button machine and a t-shirt press; the laser cutter is reserved for ages 17 and up. It's a free way for Alabaster residents to prototype projects, make custom shirts and buttons, and try digital fabrication.
Which nights is the library open late, and when is it open on weekends?
The library stays open until 7:50 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Wednesday runs 10 a.m.–5:50 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–5:50 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–4:50 p.m., and Sunday a short afternoon shift from 1 p.m.–4:50 p.m.
I can't get to the library — can Alabaster residents still borrow books?
Yes. The library runs a free Books-by-Mail program for homebound Alabaster residents of any age. After a short interview about your reading preferences, staff mail out books, large-print editions, audiobooks and movies for a one-month loan, with no postage cost either way.
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