Thé staff at this library are amazing ! They go out of their way to help their customers !read more

This is one of the best libraries in the Birmingham area! Very clean and comfortable. It has a good…read morevariety of books as well as activities they host. We attended a 3D printing class which was very cool and educational. Good spring break activity! I've used the rooms previously and they are great as well.

I consider this the most beautiful library in town! The place is huge with a variety of indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating options. I love finding a spot on the upper or lower patios on sunny days. Thankfully, they have umbrellas covering the tables. There are three floors with private rooms available for reservation. Whether you're in need of a study room or an event space, the library has options. My favorite place to get settled is in the treehouse room. It "hangs" off the main building and is surrounded by a thick forest of trees that provide a soothing atmosphere. My only let down about this space is the flaky wifi. The library operates off a hotspot whose connectivity level seems to depend on your location. As a remote worker, it's hard to get in a good workflow when the signal drops at random. I'd encourage others to bring a hotspot or work closer to the main area

This is a rather small library. Just one floor. They do have a large selection of books in each…read moresection for kids, teens, and adults. They also have a lot of magazines and computers. They have limited hours on the weekends but still plenty of staff. I was able to come here and read/relax for about an hour.

Great public library with a very helpful staff, and plenty of books to choose from. They even have…read morenon book items other than dvds available for borrowing!

This is hands down one of our favorite libraries!…read more There's a ton of something for EVERYONE! They have teens section, kids section, a theatre I'm talking the works but the family section is why I'd say it's the BEST! The family section features soo baby things to do. For breastfeeding moms, there's a nursery for privacy. For moms with littles, there's an outside play area that's included. There's also classes for littles but register in advance because they do fill up. They also have tons of things to do throughout the month and a cute brochure to take home so you know what's happening when. Highly recommend (even if you're not a local and just stopping by).

I had a great experience with the Hoover Public Library! I placed a book on hold that had to be…read moretransferred from another library in the Birmingham area, and the process was smooth from start to finish. I received timely notifications, and the pickup was quick and easy once it arrived. The staff was friendly and helpful, and everything felt well-organized. It's so convenient being able to access books from other locations without any hassle!

Very Nice People work there It is a FANTASTIC PLACE to study…read moreand to research. It is a good place for students to have a relaxing place to do homework. I know, I was once a student, and did my homework there because it is peaceful there.

Lawdy, we've used HPL since I was a twinkle in my Mother's eye and it was located on Fountain…read moreCircle. Then, they had framed artwork available for checkout and Mom kept those in full rotation at home - pretty cool! I participated in Daughters of the Revolution flag speech competitions in elementary school which were held at the library. It was always a thrill when the bookmobile would park up the street at John's Big Brothers! Yes, I was a serious book nerd, especially as a child. My family purchased numerous memorial materials for departed friends and loved ones and have donated items to HPL consistently over the years. Dewey Decimal System anyone? :) I can't find the date this library was built; however, it's been a while. Before moving out of Madison county, I used the library a lot. I loved the online renewal process and enjoyed their CDs, DVDs, books (of course) and many purchases from the Friends of the Library bookstore (the volunteers there are sooooooo sweet and helpful!). Glancing at their policies, who knew they had a darkroom available for use in 4 hour increments? I've also enjoyed several of the smallish art displays they had inside (not the window displays, which are nice) but a true small artist's exhibit The staff have always been helpful, and their computers do the trick now that the card catalogs are long gone. I live in an adjacent county now and I work in HSV (and own property in Huntsville), and here's the rub: when I last checked because I do not reside in Huntsville proper an HPL card was $50.00/year. S e r i o u s l y. I think that is steep and ridiculous, especially when I own property in HSV! I also have to ding them on the tiny parking spaces and the sketchiness of those who hang out in the parking lot. If you can get past those dings, you will find a vast array of books, sources for geneological research (this section is the Heritage Collection, I believe it is located on the 3rd floor - hard left as you exit the stairs) and an obituary index, local history, additional digital resources such as Rosetta Stone to learn languages, a great selection of current magazines to peruse and CDs galore ranging from Taylor Swift to the Boston Symphony. They have a microfilm/microfiche section that "includes an almost complete run of The Huntsville Times from 1928 - 2015, along with many early Huntsville papers, including The Huntsville Democrat, Southern Advocate, and the Mercury papers." I recall they had decades of Huntsville phone books (a throw back to back when that was a thing) and (I could be wrong about this) church membership directories. Their children's section is fairly expansive too and often had children's artwork on display. Oh, and they do have an after hours drop box. They have ~ 11 branches in Madison county and do a great job of sharing materials, if another branch has what you are searching for, within a few days they will have that item at a branch convenient to your home or work. Reading their COVID policies, it sounds like they are doing a great job with that! Do "check out" the library - "create |explore | connect!"

Good quite place with WiFi & Computers & comfy chairs! Go ahead & Join....DVD checkouts & Booksread more

This is not run like a library, it should state community center for loud kids and loud people…read moreplaying cards or games. Dont come if you need to actually study or have a quiet time. If you have 3-4 kids cause you are a stay at "home" mom, then its great. Otherwise, id rather go to the one downtown. And they never have the choice in books, at a library that i need.

Nice new faculty. Very clean. A little annoying that most of their doors are locked and you can…read moreonly get in one door. They have free WiFi and several classroom type areas. Great place to study or work on projects. They have the Hatch cafe located inside as well, so if you need a coffee break you don't have to leave.