Tuscaloosa Public Library

Residents of West Alabama will once again have the opportunity to have their broken items fixed up at no cost when the Repair Cafe returns to the Tuscaloosa Public Library next month.

The Northport City Council begrudgingly voted on Monday to give an extra $100,000 to the Tuscaloosa Public Library after its board voted last month to cut some online services to citizens there.

The Tuscaloosa Public Library is reducing the virtual offerings available to residents of Northport over a disparity in funding from local governments, its leaders announced Thursday.

The Tuscaloosa Public Library aims to reduce waste and bolster community later this month by hosting its first-ever Repair Cafe, where visitors can get their broken things mended for free.

A bookstore staffed entirely by volunteers was able to generate more than $100,000 for the Tuscaloosa Public Library last year, breaking previous records and providing support at a time when it's critically needed.

The main branch of the Tuscaloosa Public Library will close for 10 days next month as workers renovate the building.

The Tuscaloosa Public Library will reverse course and continue to offer access to a popular e-book database that was on the chopping block as part of budget cuts announced in October.

The Tuscaloosa Public Library has announced a series of cost-saving measures including the permanent closure of one of its branches as its leadership continues to face daunting financial challenges.

Drier, cooler days are ahead at the Tuscaloosa Public Library main branch on Jack Warner Parkway now that leaders there have secured funds for roof and HVAC repairs.

The roof of the Tuscaloosa Public Library's main branch is likely to get desperately needed repairs as three area governments seem poised to help fund the project.