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1. How do I rent space at the library?

Information about our 6 rentable spaces can be found at this page. To submit a reservation request, please fill out this form and a staff member will be in touch with 72 hours.

2. How do I get a library card?

Just bring a photo id and proof of residency to the library. If your state issued id (e.g. driver's license) has your correct address on it, that is all you need! For proof of residence, we prefer a utility bill in your name. However, we will accept most mail that is to you, not "you or current resident."

3. Who can have a library card?

Anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Opelika is eligible for a library card! 

Additionally, because of participation in the Horseshoe Bend Regional Library system, all residents of Coosa, Elmore, Lee, and Tallapoosa counties are eligible for a card. If you do not fall within any of these guideline, you can purchase a card for $20 per person per year.

4. How much is a library card?

There is no cost for a library card.

5. Did you used to be called the Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library?

Yes. Yes we did. 

6. Who is Lewis Cooper Jr.?

Lewis Cooper Jr. was the President of City Commissioners (Mayor) for Opelika during the time of the library's construction.  He was instrumental in raising the approximately $500,000.00 for the more than 15,000 square feet building. 

7. Do you accept donations?

We accept donations of hardback or paperback books published within the last five years that are in excellent (new or like new) condition. We cannot accept items with mold, mildew, foxing, stains, smells, etc. as these will cause damage to our permanent collection. 

The Library does NOT accept: 

• CDROMs, VHS, cassettes, burned/downloaded CDs or DVDs
• Magazines and newspapers
• Text books or encyclopedias
• Books in languages not collected by the library
• Government documents, pamphlets, owner's manuals, or other "free" literature

Please do not leave items at the library's doors. Please email [email protected] to see if we can accept your donation.

8. Can I volunteer at the library?

All volunteers out of high school are handled through the Friends of the Library. To get more information, please contact them at [email protected].

Volunteers aged 13-18 and still in high school may contact [email protected] to find out more about volunteering. 

We do not accept volunteers on court-ordered community service.