Pelham Public Library
🏢 Public Libraries of Shelby County · Pelham, Alabama
Pelham Public Library
Housed in a 20,000-square-foot, two-story building where Pelham Park Boulevard meets Highway 31, the Pelham Public Library pairs dedicated children's, teen and adult departments with a MakerSpace, study rooms and a countywide Shelby County catalog on a single library card.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 2000 Pelham Park Blvd, Pelham, AL 35124
Phone: (205) 620-6418
Website: pelhamlibraryal.gov
Plus Code: 865M854V+H8 (Pelham, AL)
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📖 About Pelham Public Library
The Pelham Public Library is a full-service, two-story library occupying a roughly 20,000-square-foot facility at the intersection of Pelham Park Boulevard and U.S. Highway 31. Its layout gives children, teens and adults their own dedicated departments alongside meeting space and study rooms. As a member of the Public Libraries of Shelby County, the library shares a Polaris catalog with more than a dozen other county libraries, so a single card borrows across the whole county. Beyond books, Pelham runs a computer lab and MakerSpace and lends everyday items through a Library of Things, and it offers all-ages programming in a sensory-inclusive environment — from free computer classes to seasonal sessions on topics like gardening, history and yoga.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Full-service 20,000 sq ft facility across two floors, with separate children's, teen and adult departments
- On-site MakerSpace and computer lab, plus free computer classes
- Bookable study rooms and meeting space for groups and quiet work
- Member of the Public Libraries of Shelby County — one card borrows across the county's shared Polaris catalog
- Library of Things lends practical items you may only need once in a while
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Pelham cardholders can stream, download and research free through Alabama's shared collections:
📚 Services
- MakerSpace and computer lab
- Bookable study rooms and meeting space
- Library of Things (lendable everyday items)
- Countywide holds & pickup via the Shelby County Polaris catalog
- Free public computers, printing & Wi-Fi
🎸 Programs
- Free computer classes
- All-ages programming in a sensory-inclusive environment
- Rotating special-interest classes (past topics: gardening, history, yoga and more)
- Seasonal children's and teen programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in Shelby County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pelham Public Library part of a larger system, and does my card work at other Shelby County libraries?
Yes. Pelham is a member of the Public Libraries of Shelby County, which share a single Polaris catalog administered through the Harrison Regional Library. A card issued here works across all member libraries in the county — including Albert L. Scott in Alabaster and the Columbiana libraries — and you can place holds to pick up at whichever branch is most convenient.
What is inside the two-story building at Pelham Park Blvd and Highway 31?
The roughly 20,000-square-foot library is divided across two floors, with separate departments for children, teens and adults, plus meeting space, study rooms and a computer lab with a MakerSpace. The Library of Things also lets you borrow practical items you might only need occasionally.
When is the library open, and are the hours the same every day?
No — the schedule varies. Pelham is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., closes earlier on Friday (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), opens later on Saturday (10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), and is closed on Sundays.
I don't want to drive in just to browse — what can I use from home with my Pelham card?
Quite a lot. Through the CamelliaNet consortium you can read and listen with Libby, and the library also offers hoopla and Comics Plus for streaming and digital reading. For research, every Alabama resident has free 24/7 access to the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) databases.
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