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1. How do I get a Boaz Public Library card?

Boaz residents and those within a 20-mile radius are welcome to get a library card at no charge. Nonresidents may obtain a card for $20 per individual year or $40 per family per year. Everyone must present an updated ID and proof of address and 2 phone references of friends or families (in different households) than can notify you regarding overdue materials in the event that we cannot contact you directly. Children less than 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to obtain a card.

You can also apply for a library card online here. Please fill out the necessary information and a librarian will inform you when your card is ready!

2. Can my child get a Library card?

Kids and teens under 18 may get a card. They must have a responsible party (i.e. parent/legal guardian) attached to their card. This requires the responsible party to have their own library card. The responsible party who signs for the child or teen will be held liable for all charges and damages associated with the child's card.

3. What if I have lost my Library card?

Please notify the Library immediately if your card has been lost or stolen. You are responsible for all activity relating to the lost card until the Library has been notified and the card made invalid.

Replace fee for a lost/stolen card is $3.00.

4. How long can I keep the items I check out?

Up to 20 books and audiobooks can be checked out for 14 days with an automatic renewal for 14 more days.

Up to 6 DVDs can be checked out for 7 days with an automatic renewal for 7 more days.

5. How can I view my online account?

The Username/Barcode is the entire number on the back of your Library card. The password is a 4 digit pin that you chose. If you don't have a pin number or don't remember it, you can call us at 256-593-3000 and a Library staff member can assist you. You can click here to sign in -

Online Catalog

6. Is there a book drop outside the Library?

The Library offers a convenient book drop for items to be returned before, during or after hours. It is located directly behind the Library under the covered awning.

7. Can I renew items that are checked out to me?

The Library offers an automatic renewal for two additional weeks past the initial due date. Past this date, it is up to the patron to renew the item by calling us at 256-593-3000 and speak to Library staff. Movies must be renewed in person, not over the phone.

8. How can I request and reserve materials?

Material requests can be made by contacting the Library at 256-593-3000. You may also make requests by logging into your online Library account. Patrons with materials on hold will be notified by email (if available) or phone and will have 3 days to pick up the item. 

Please note: movies cannot be reserved.

9. Is there internet access in the Library?

Free Wi-Fi is available at the Library. You have to sign-in at the front desk for the Wi-Fi password. You can also log-on to one of the public computers with your Library card. If you do not have a Library card, you must present a picture ID and sign-in as a guest.

10. Is the Library closed on holidays?

The Library observes the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day 
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  
• Good Friday
  
• Memorial Day
  
• Independence Day
  
• Labor Day
• 
  Veteran’s Day
• Thanksgiving
  
• Christmas Day

11. How can I get information on Library news and events?

The Library provides a variety of ways to communicate about upcoming programs through Social Media. Be sure to follow the Boaz Public Library on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You are also welcome to call the Library anytime to ask questions. Our telephone number is 256-593-3000.

12. Does the Library have a meeting room?

The Library has two meeting rooms, the Mastin Conference Center and the Weathers Room. 

We are currently updating our rental policies, so we are not renting our rooms at this time. We will post when rentals can be made again soon. 

Meeting Rooms

13. What printing services does the Library offer?

Printing & Copying

-black and white is 10¢ per page

-color is 25¢ per page

Faxing

-to send - $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 each additional page

-to receive -$1.00 per page

Scanning to Email & USB (flash drive)

-10¢ per page

Wireless Printing:
We now offer wireless printing. Please come inside for instructions. 

14. Can I donate items to the Library?

If you have paperbacks, hardbacks, children's books, audiobooks, or DVDs you would like to donate to the library, please bring them to the front desk. 

Items we cannot use on our shelves will be placed in our Friends of the Library room to sell. All money made from the Friends of the Library helps fund our children and young adult programs. 

Please make sure that all items are in good or working condition.

We DO NOT ACCEPT:

-VHS/cassette tapes
-magazines
-encyclopedias
-dictionaries
-textbooks
-moldy/dirty items