Weaver-Bolden Branch Library
🏢 Tuscaloosa Public Library · Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Weaver-Bolden Branch Library
Rooted in Tuscaloosa's West End community since the era of integration, the Weaver-Bolden Branch brings free library services, a computer lab, and family programming directly to the McKenzie Court neighborhood.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 2522 LANIER AVE, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Phone: (205) 758-8291
Website: tuscaloosa-library.org
Plus Code: 865J5CQC+R6 (TUSCALOOSA, AL)
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📖 About Weaver-Bolden Branch Library
The Weaver-Bolden Branch carries a history that mirrors Alabama's own civil-rights story. The branch traces its origins to the segregation-era Weaver Library, established to serve Tuscaloosa's African American residents when they were barred from the main facility. In 1960 it became the Weaver Branch within the unified public library system; desegregation arrived in 1964. The branch was renamed Weaver-Bolden in 1991 — honoring both the Weaver legacy and the Bolden community — and in 2010 it moved to its current modern building inside the McKenzie Court housing complex on Lanier Avenue. Today it is a vital neighborhood anchor offering computer classes, a sewing lab, youth storytime, and an after-school STEM program, all free and open to the public as part of Tuscaloosa Public Library's system-wide commitment to every corner of the city.
⭐ What makes this library special
- History stretching back to the segregation era — renamed Weaver-Bolden in 1991 and modernized in 2010
- Computer lab with public-access PCs and free introductory computer classes
- Weekly Storytime Stars (ages 3–6, Tuesdays 10–10:30 am) with books, music & movement
- Monday After School Program (ages 7–12) featuring drop-in STEM and arts & crafts
- Sewing Lab with instruction on library machines — bring repairs or learn new projects
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Weaver-Bolden cardholders access a full suite of digital resources 24/7 through Tuscaloosa Public Library:
📚 Services
- Computer lab with public-access PCs
- Free Wi-Fi
- Printing and photocopying
- Physical book and media lending
- Free library card (Tuscaloosa County residents)
- Genealogy and local-history access (in-library Ancestry Library Edition at Main Library)
🎸 Programs
- Storytime Stars (ages 3–6) — Tuesdays 10–10:30 am
- After School Program (ages 7–12) — Mondays 3–4 pm during school year
- Book Club (ages 18+) — second Monday each month, 5:30–6:30 pm
- Computer Classes: PC basics, Wednesdays 9:30–10:30 am (registration required)
- Sewing Lab — multiple weekly sessions, beginners welcome
- Spades Tournament (ages 19+) with beginner tutorials
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the history behind the Weaver-Bolden Branch name?
The branch's roots go back to the segregation era, when a separate public library served Tuscaloosa's African American community. It became the Weaver Branch in 1960 and was renamed Weaver-Bolden in 1991, honoring both that legacy and the surrounding Bolden community. In 2010 the branch moved to its current modern building inside the McKenzie Court complex on Lanier Avenue.
Does the branch have a computer lab, and do I need a library card to use it?
Yes — the branch has a public computer lab open during regular hours (closes 10 minutes before the building). No card is required to use the computers, though a Tuscaloosa Public Library card unlocks full access to the online catalog and digital lending services like Libby and hoopla.
What after-school programs are available for kids at Weaver-Bolden?
During the school year, the After School Program runs every Monday from 3–4 pm for ages 7–12, with drop-in arts, crafts, and STEM activities — all free, no registration needed. Younger children enjoy Storytime Stars every Tuesday from 10–10:30 am.
Can I take a sewing class at Weaver-Bolden even if I've never sewn before?
Absolutely. The Sewing Lab is open to beginners — you can sign up for an hour of one-on-one instruction on the library's sewing machines and start a simple project from scratch. You can also bring in a repair or alteration. Multiple sessions are offered throughout the week; check with the branch at (205) 758-8291 for the current schedule.
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