Pelham Public Library — More than books

Most people think of books immediately when you mention a public library, but Pelham is abundantly blessed with resources far exceeding pages on a shelf. The Pelham Public Library offers a myriad of entertainment.

Pelham library to offer several February events

 The Pelham Library has several upcoming events for the month of February, as several events will be free and open to the public.

Auto-Renewals

Busy library members now have one less thing to worry about thanks to a new renewal

policy. Shelby County Library System is pleased to announce that as of March 1, 2020, alllibraries in the system will automatically renew eligible materials checked out to ...

Silent Book Club

Busy library members now have one less thing to worry about thanks to a new renewal policy. Shelby County Library System is pleased to announce that as of March 1, 2020, all libraries in the system will automatically renew eligible materials checked out t...

Changes to the Pelham Records Office at the Pelham Police Building

As of Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the Pelham Records Office at the Pelham Police Department is closed, meaning we are not fulfilling records requests in person.  

Our records clerks are still working, processing reports daily. If you need to obtain a...

Document Shredding & E-Recyling

The City of Pelham is pleased to offer different ways to assist you with spring cleaning on Saturday, April 4th. 

Document Shredding by Shred - it:

Free document shredding for our residents at Pelham City Hall, 3162 Pelham Parkway, from 9:00 am to ...

City of Pelham Online Auction

The City of Pelham is conducting an online auction beginning March 26, 2020 and ending April 13, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. hosted by Pearce & Associates. 

Please visit https://bit.ly/2wNfBxl or call 205-664-4300 for more information.

CANCELED - 6th Annual Palooza in the Park

A statement from the City of Pelham:

It is with deep regret we have made the decision to cancel the 6^th Annual Palooza in the Park for May 2020, in light of the concerns regarding COVID-19.

As with most events of this size, advertising and marketing, bookin...

Changes to in-person court proceedings

In-person court proceedings at Pelham Municipal Court from now through April 16^th will be postponed. Please contact the court office at (205) 620-6407 to inquire about your new court date. The magistrate’s office is still open for regular busine...

Press Release - COVID-19 Alerts and Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 19, 2020

PELHAM, AL….The City of Pelham launched a COVID-19 Central Web-Information page located on www.pelhamalabama.gov to provide information related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Information poste...

PRESS RELEASE - State of Emergency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 18, 2020

PELHAM, AL….The Pelham City Council declared a State of Emergency for the City of Pelham in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic at the March 16, 2020 Council Meeting via Resolution 2020-03-16-08. This...

Police Reporting - (Non-Emergency)

In order to minimize business disruption and protect the health and safety of all our citizens and employees, the Pelham Police Department will implement new Police Reporting procedures effective March 17, 2020.

Anyone who needs to make a non-emergency rep...

REVISED - Building Plan Submittals

All building plan submittals will be handled in the lobby of the Pelham Water Works building. Prior to plan submittal, please make sure you include all required documents. 

Plan Submittal Required Documents

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE ~ City Facility Closures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 16, 2020

PELHAM, AL…….As a continued precautionary measure, and in keeping with the national public health recommendations for group gatherings and social distancing due to concerns sur...

PLAN PELHAM: The City of Pelham's Comprehensive Plan

Plan Pelham: The City of Pelham Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the Pelham Planning Commission on January 9, 2020 and endorsed by the Pelham City Council on February 3, 2020. 

The new Comprehensive Plan for the City of Pelham is intended to defi...

Pelham 2020 Census

The City of Pelham Counts wants YOU to be counted in the 2020 Census. Responding to the census helps Pelham get its fair share of federal funds.

The census provides vital information for you and your community.

The next census of the United States will be t...

Pelham Business Council 2020 Meeting Schedule

Things are happening in Pelham! Join us at the Pelham Business Council Meetings to stay up to date.

All Pelham business owners are invited to meet with Mayor Gary W. Waters, City Manager Gretchen DiFante and the City Council members quarterly at the Pelham...

Silent Book Club of Pelham

We totally get it. Book clubs can be more stressful than fun. Sometimes you are “forced” to read something that simply doesn’t interest you. You may not have as much free time as other members and feel self-consciou...