Jane B. Holmes Public Library
🏢 Public Libraries of Shelby County · Helena, Alabama
Jane B. Holmes Public Library
Tucked behind Helena City Hall in the heart of Shelby County, the Jane B. Holmes Public Library is a welcoming red-brick community hub offering evening hours, free Wi-Fi, and a meeting room for up to 65 people.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 230 TUCKER ROAD, HELENA, AL 35080
Phone: +1 205-664-8308
Website: cityofhelena.org
Plus Code: 865M75Q4+JX (HELENA, AL)
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📖 About Jane B. Holmes Public Library
Part of the Public Libraries of Shelby County system, the Jane B. Holmes Public Library serves the fast-growing city of Helena from its location at 230 Tucker Road. The library provides free access to its Polaris catalog shared across all 14 Shelby County branches, letting Helena cardholders borrow from any location. Digital offerings include eBooks and downloadable audiobooks via Overdrive/Libby, Hoopla for streaming, the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) statewide database portal, Heritage Quest genealogy database, and LearningExpress for test prep. A computer center with internet access, free color printing, and copy and fax services round out the practical resources. The community meeting room — accommodating up to 65 guests — is available free of charge to civic and educational groups.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Extended evening hours Monday & Thursday until 7:00 PM
- Overdrive/Libby + Hoopla: borrow eBooks, audiobooks & streaming video for free
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL): statewide databases for research, homework & careers
- Heritage Quest genealogy database available on-site
- Free meeting room (capacity 65) for civic and educational gatherings
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program for ages birth to five
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Helena cardholders access the full Shelby County digital collection — eBooks, audiobooks, databases, and more:
📚 Services
- Free library card (Shelby County residents)
- Computer center with internet access
- Printing (color & black-and-white), copying, faxing
- Wi-Fi (including parking lot access)
- Meeting room rental (up to 65 guests, free for civic/educational use)
- Interlibrary loan via Shelby County Polaris catalog
🎸 Programs
- Storytime — Tuesdays and Thursdays for young children
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten — literacy program for ages birth to five
- Summer Reading Program — themed activities for preschool through teens (June–July)
📍 Nearby Libraries in Shelby County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Jane B. Holmes Public Library have evening hours?
Yes — the library stays open until 7:00 PM on Mondays and Thursdays, making it easy for working residents to visit after school or work. Tuesday and Wednesday close at 6:00 PM, Friday at 5:00 PM, and Saturday at 2:00 PM.
Can I use the meeting room at the Helena library, and is there a fee?
The community meeting room seats up to 65 people and is available free of charge to civic and educational organizations. Contact the library at (205) 664-8308 to check availability and reserve a date.
What digital resources are included with a Helena library card?
A Shelby County library card unlocks Overdrive/Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, Hoopla for streaming content, the Alabama Virtual Library for research databases, Heritage Quest for genealogy, and LearningExpress for test preparation — all at no charge.
Is the Jane B. Holmes Library part of a larger library network?
Yes. It is one of 14 branches in the Public Libraries of Shelby County system. Helena cardholders can borrow from and return materials to any branch, and the shared Polaris catalog is searchable at catalog.shelbycounty-al.org.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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