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Books on the Go...

Downloading books to your computer, mp3 player, iPod, smart phone or eReader is quick and easy.



• Downloadable eBooks
• Fiction Audiobooks
• Non-Fiction Audiobooks

Book Clubs

The Afternoon Book Club meets every third Wednesday of each month at 2:00pm in the Library Community Room. A specific book is selected each month and is discussed. The book club is free and open to all adults. Check out the news and events section for the monthly book selection.



Adult Services

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Suggest an Item for the Library to Purchase? The Library in the Forest is continuely updating our catalog, but we are always looking for items to purchase. To make a purchase suggestion use this form or ask one of our staff for aa purchase request form at the information desk. Also, check out the Best Sellers Club.

Can I renew materials without coming into the library? To renew by telephone, call The Jefferson County Renewals Line (205-226-3790) which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your Library Card Number is required for renewals. Materials not eligible for renewal can include:

  • Materials long overdue
  • Materials being reserved by another patron
  • Materials that have been checked out less than 7 days.
  • Popular DVDs or books the library has designated as no renewal.
  • Materials that have already been renewed once.

From the Renewals Line you can also find out the titles you have checked out, the titles of overdue materials, titles that you have on hold, and a list of your outstanding charges.


Adult News & Events

Thursday, May 23rd, 11:00: Friends Appreciation Luncheon

Join us for our Friends' Mutual Appreciation Luncheon and Installation of Officers. The Friends of the Vestavia Hills Library is a non-profit group of citizens who work together to assist the Board of Trustees and the Library Director; to promote increased knowledge of the functions, resources, services and needs of the Library; to stimulate volunteer service; to encourage gifts and memorials for the Library; to help the Library procure funds for items that are not included in the regular budge
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Friday, June 14th, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Outdoor Summer Concert Series – Rollin’ in the Hay

Think high-octane ‘Renegade Bluegrass’ with a touch of down home foot stompin’. These music veterans have been thrilling fans for years, opening for everyone from Greg Allman and Alabama to Widespread Panic. Bring your lawn chairs & join us as we kick off our first concert of the season! Free; rain or shine.
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Wednesday, June 19th, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Adult Book Group: “City of Thieves” by David Benioff

One would never dream that a story set during the WW II Siege of Leningrad could be as engaging and darkly humorous as this book, but Benioff brings a diverse set of characters to life - two of whom have been given an impossible mission (find a dozen eggs!) in an unbearable situation.
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Tuesday, July 9th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Estate Planning with Jay Greene

Come discover the ‘7 Threats to your Family Security’ and how to properly plan for and address them.
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Friday, July 12th, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Outdoor Summer Concert Series – Hunter Lawley Band

Hailing from the Heart of Dixie and back by popular demand! Playing venues such as Zydeco, The PeachTree Tavern and The Flora-Bama , Hunter has wowed audiences all over the south opening for acts such as Cross Canadian Ragweed, Eric Church, Colt Ford and BlackBerry Smoke. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show! Free; rain or shine.
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Wednesday, July 17th, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Adult Book Group – “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich

Set on the Ojibwe reservation, this is an exquisitely told story of a boy on the cusp of manhood who seeks justice and understanding in the wake of a terrible crime that forever transforms his family.
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Tuesday, July 23rd, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cooking Demo & Tasting with Chef E

Join Chef “E” as she presents a program on healthy foods that are beyond delicious. The program includes a cooking demonstration, recipe giveaway, and a tasting of the signature recipe. Class size is limited; call 978-4678 to register.
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Friday, August 23rd, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Outdoor Summer Concert Series – LOLA (Rick Carter’s League of Legendary Artists, Featuring Erin Mitchell)

The League has performed with the likes of The Temptations, O’jays, Allman Brothers, Greg Allman, Aretha Franklin, Four Tops, Muscle Shoals Horns, Alabama Music Hall Of Fame Band, Jeff Carlisi, Jimmy Hall, Bob Dylan, John Fogarty, Willie Nelson, Little River Band, Marshall Tucker Band, and Ziggy and The Wailers. Grab your blankets or lawn chairs and join us for the last concert of the season. No charge; rain or shine.
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Book Awards: General Fiction


Booker Prize
Christy Awards
Indies Choice Book Awards
National Book Awards
National Book Critics Circle
Nobel Prize in Literature
PEN Literary Awards
Pulitzer Prize
Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
Willa Award