Fultondale Public Library
🏢 Jefferson County Library Cooperative · Fultondale, Alabama
Fultondale Public Library
Opened in 2013 in a purpose-built facility beside the Quail Ridge shopping center, the Fultondale Public Library has anchored the Jefferson County Library Cooperative since its founding in 1978 — giving every cardholder one-card access to more than 40 libraries countywide.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8am–4pm |
| Tuesday | 8am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 8am–4pm |
| Thursday | 8am–7pm |
| Friday | 8am–4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 500 Byrd Lane, Fultondale, AL 35068
Phone: (205) 849-6335
Website: fultondale.lib.al.us
Plus Code: 865MJ652+GC (Fultondale, AL)
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📖 About Fultondale Public Library
The Fultondale Public Library serves the residents of Fultondale, Alabama from a nearly 8,000-square-foot facility at 500 Byrd Lane that opened on May 22, 2013 — a significant upgrade from the library's previous home on Old Walker Chapel Road. A founding member of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative (JCLC) since 1978, the library gives cardholders seamless access to the collections and digital resources of more than 40 member libraries across Jefferson County on a single card. Director Jessica Allen leads a staff of five whose mission is to provide materials and services in a fun, safe space that inspires a lifelong love of learning. The building features a children's computer area, a self-checkout station, a coffee station, an outdoor patio and a meeting room.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founding member of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative (JCLC) since 1978 — one of the original 17 charter libraries
- Modern ~8,000 sq ft building opened May 22, 2013, with dedicated children's computers, self-checkout, coffee station and outdoor patio
- One JCLC card unlocks access to 40+ member libraries throughout Jefferson County
- Free public Wi-Fi, computer workstations and printing during all open hours
- Extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 7:00 PM for after-work and after-school visits
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Fultondale cardholders borrow, stream and research free through Alabama's shared digital collections:
📚 Services
- Free public Wi-Fi
- Public computer workstations
- Black-and-white and web-based printing
- Self-checkout station
- Children's dedicated computer area
- Meeting room available for community use
- Books-by-Mail for Jefferson County residents with disabilities (large print & audiobooks on CD, postage-free)
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL) — access materials from beyond Jefferson County
- JCLC one-card countywide access to 40+ member libraries
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime and early literacy programming
- Summer Reading Program — annual reading activities, crafts and special guests
- Live Homework Help via Tutor.com (free to all JCLC cardholders, 24/7)
📍 Nearby Libraries in Jefferson County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Was Fultondale Public Library always at 500 Byrd Lane?
No. The library previously operated from Old Walker Chapel Road before moving to its current purpose-built facility at 500 Byrd Lane, beside the Quail Ridge shopping center, which opened on May 22, 2013. The new building nearly doubled usable space to just under 8,000 square feet and added features like a children's computer area, self-checkout, a coffee station and an outdoor patio.
How long has Fultondale been part of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative?
Fultondale is one of the original 17 charter members of JCLC, which began in 1978. The cooperative — formalized through contracts in 1980 and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1985 — operates on a 'one county, one library card' model, meaning your Fultondale card works at all 40+ JCLC member libraries.
Can I access digital resources from home with a Fultondale library card?
Yes. With your JCLC library card you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks through the Libby app (powered by OverDrive at jclc.overdrive.com) anytime. Alabama residents can also access the Alabama Virtual Library (avl.lib.al.us) — a state-funded collection of databases and encyclopedias — free of charge, often without even needing a card, via geolocation.
Does the library offer evening or weekend hours?
The library is open Monday through Friday, with extended evening hours until 7:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. For 24/7 digital access, JCLC cardholders can use Libby/OverDrive and the Alabama Virtual Library at any time.
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