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About The Library

The Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens is part of the Public Libraries in Jefferson County, making it the only public horticultural library in the United States. Simply present your blue or black library card to check out one of over 8,000 books, DVDs, audio books and magazines from our circulating collection. As a full-service public library, we can access all of the vast resources of the entire Public Library System in Jefferson County. Stop by today and dig into our collection—your knowledge is sure to grow!

Hours of Operation

PLEASE NOTE THESE HOURS OF OPERATION AS OF MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020:

As of June 8, 2020, the Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens is open for curbside service 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

If you would like to set up a time to pick up a book or other resource, please call 205.533.6062 or 205.588.4593.

About Curbside Pickup

• When you request a curbside pickup time, you will be given a 30-minute time window to pick up your items.
• You must come to the back (outside) door of the Library to pick up your items.
• Pre-order all items at least 24 hours prior to your pickup time so that we can pull and process your items properly. 
• You can access the JCLC Encore Catalog system and order items by clicking here. 
• If you need assistance in selecting materials to place on hold, please call the Library at 205.588.4593 or 205.533.6062.
• If you have more than $5 in fines, you will not be able to place items on hold. You can pay your fines by logging into your account here.
• You must have a valid JCLC library card to use this service. Digital library cards will not be accepted.

CLICK HERE TO SEARCH THE CATALOG OR RESERVE A BOOK

Complete list of newest available titles at JCLC

Contact Us

205.414.3920 | phone
205.414.3922 | fax

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Original brochure for The Library at The Gardens 

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Summer Family Geocache Scavenger Hunt

Hosted by North Shelby Library in partnership with the Library at the Gardens

June 7–July 16

This summer, as part of its 2021 Summer Reading Program, North Shelby Library and the Library at the Gardens are partnering to offer a fun outdoor activity for families: a virtually aided, socially distanced, seek-and-find-style scavenger hunt. To participate, you will simply need a GPS navigation device (such as a Google Maps-capable smartphone). Following our instructions, clues, and GPS coordinates, you and your teammates will be challenged to find waypoints at the Gardens hidden in plain sight. You can then enter your team into a prize drawing for a chance to win a Birmingham Botanical Gardens gift basket.

Registered teams of 1–6 family members are eligible (adult supervision required). For more information, contact the North Shelby Library Children’s Department at [email protected] or call 205.439.5504. Register online beginning June 7 at https://bit.ly/3dT5FF8.

REGISTER HERE

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Honey for Sale

Take advantage of the Library at the Gardens' curbside service to purchase locally sourced honey from Birmingham Botanical Gardens' hives or honey flavored in cinnamon, lemon, or jalapeño from Ivy Brook Apiary.

Cost: $10/bottle (Birmigham Botanical Gardens)
Cost: $7-12 (Ivy Brook Apiary)

Call 205.588.4593 or 205.533.6062 to schedule a pickup between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.