Leeds Jane Culbreth Library

Leeds Jane Culbreth Library We offer in-person faxing, computer, and printing service. Also, we offer a variety of books, movies, and more in our collection.

We invite you to browse our digital collection, which is available on the Libby, or Hoopla Digital app. New (first-time) membership cards are available at no charge to residents of Jefferson County and/or citizens of municipalities with libraries in the Cooperative. If you live in the state of Alabama and outside the outside this area, you may purchase an out-of-county library account for $50.00 p

er year. Your account will give you access to physical library items, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more. If you need immediate (but sometimes limited) access to the library's digital collection or databases, apply for an e Card at www.jclc.org

Address

8104 Parkway Dr
Leeds, AL
35094

General information

Books may be returned to any public library in Jefferson County; they will be returned to the owning agency Non-book materials such as video and CDs may be returned to the owning agency or in most cases to any public library in Jefferson County. Telephone Renewals: Call any local library Online Renewals: www.jclc.org Programs: Book Club Tot Time Storytime Family Literacy Lectures Art Exhibits Children's Programs Teen Programs Crafts Seminars Game Day Summer Reading Program Basic Computer Classes

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
Tuesday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

(205) 699-5962

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Our Story

The Leeds Public Library began about 1923 in two rooms above what was then Whitehead’s Grocery on Ninth Street. In the early 1930s the library moved to Leeds High School with Winnie Carlisle as Librarian. The library moved to a room in City Hall in 1966. Louise Lahan became Librarian when “Miss Winnie” retired in October 1967, after 37 years of service. As public interest and financial support grew, the city leased the building at the present location on Parkway Drive from Ray Little in 1981. The Library opened at its present location in April 1981.

The first legally constituted Board of Trustees was appointed in September 1967. Jane Culbreth, a champion of city improvement, was on the Board of Trustees for the Library Development Committee formed in September 1967. Her dream was for a larger library for the city. On April 19, 1998, the library celebrated seventy-five years of library service to Leeds. The Leeds City Council held a special meeting at that time to officially rename the library the Leeds Jane Culbreth Library. The existing library bears her name as a tribute for her library work and her many other civic accomplishments.

Martha Rogers became Director in October 1971 and held that position until retirement in 1992. Donna Cole was hired as Director in July 1992 and remained Director until her untimely death on August 27, 1997. Doris Jarvis was appointed acting Director at that time. She was then hired as Director in February 1998 where she remained until her retirement on June 1, 2008. Mondretta Williams was hired as Director June 1, 2008 until her retirement on February 1, 2017. Melanie Carden was hired January 03, 2017 and is the current Director.