Friends of the Library


Regular Meetings

  • Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each quarter (January, April, July & October) at 6 p.m.
  • Albert L. Scott Library
    100 9th Street Northwest
    Nan Abbott Meeting Room
    Alabaster, AL 35007

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Friends of the Library History

In June of 1983 the Alabaster Public Library moved from its cramped quarters in the basement of Municipal Annex to its present location on the corner of First Avenue West and Ninth Street. The beautiful new library was dedicated on June 26, 1983 as the Albert L. Scott Library in memory of the late Albert L. Scott, whose widow, Caroline, donated the land for the library.

Incorporation

Earlier that year, Gladys Harper, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Alabaster Public Library, asked Reba Hatcher, a library volunteer, to help form a Friends of the Alabaster Public Library organization in Alabaster. Reba, along with others interested in helping the library, did just that, and on March 31, 1983, the Friends of the Alabaster Public Library was incorporated.

Presidents

Reba Hatcher served as the first president. Other presidents have included:
  • Steve Abbott
  • Lora Bair
  • Stephanie Billings
  • Steve Fournier
  • Rose Ellen Hankins
  • Stephanie Johnson
  • Beth McCandless
  • Harriet Meeks
  • Judy Mosely
  • Claire Owens
  • Judy Wood

Accomplishments

Since its inception, The Friends of the Albert L. Scott Library have raised money through various fundraisers, such as our book sales, selling tickets for the Belk Charity Sale and other various fundraisers.  These funds have been used to help pay for special programs and activities for all ages.  In addition, we have met the goal of raising $250,000 to put towards the “extras” for the new library.

Our purpose is to cultivate an appreciation for the library and promote community awareness of the library and its services.  We also assist the library by continually promoting the library’s initiatives, supplementing funds for additional services, maintaining local partnerships and encouraging appreciation, understanding, enjoyment and public use of the educational and cultural facilities at the library.