Monrovia Public Library
🏢 Huntsville-Madison County Public Library · Huntsville, Alabama
Monrovia Public Library
The Monrovia Public Library sits at the center of the Monrovia and Harvest communities in northwest Huntsville, tucked between the Monrovia Community Center and Phillips Ball Park. It is one of ten branches of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library system, which has served Madison County for over 200 years.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 254 Allen Drake Drive, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806
Phone: (256) 489-3392
Website: hmcpl.org
Plus Code: 866MR76M+PG (HUNTSVILLE, AL)
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📖 About Monrovia Public Library
Monrovia Public Library is a branch of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL), a nonprofit 10-branch system that has enriched educational, recreational, and cultural life across Madison County, Alabama for more than two centuries. The Monrovia branch is located at 254 Allen Drake Drive in the Monrovia community of northwest Huntsville, conveniently next to the Monrovia Community Center and Phillips Ball Park. The branch offers a full array of services including public computers, printing, scanning, fax, free Wi-Fi, and a 3D printer. Extended hours Monday and Tuesday until 8 p.m. make it accessible for working families. The branch has an active Friends of the Library chapter (Monrovia FOL) and hosts a popular Silent Book Club. HMCPL cardholders can access the system-wide catalog at catalog.hmcpl.org and use the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) for free statewide databases.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Extended hours Monday and Tuesday until 8 p.m. — ideal for after-school and after-work visits
- 3D printer available for community use alongside printing, scanning, fax and color copying
- Located next to Monrovia Community Center and Phillips Ball Park for easy family access
- Active Monrovia Friends of the Library chapter supporting programs and community events
- Silent Book Club — a welcoming drop-in reading program open to all ages
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your HMCPL card unlocks free digital resources from the library system and the State of Alabama:
📚 Services
- Public computers, free Wi-Fi and mobile printing
- Black-and-white and color printing, photocopying and scanning
- Fax services
- 3D printer
- Friends of the Library (FOL) Bookstore at branch
- Interlibrary loan across the HMCPL 10-branch system
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) database access
🎸 Programs
- Monrovia Silent Book Club — drop-in reading program for all ages
- Children's storytimes and youth programs
- Teen programming and activities
- Adult programs and community events
- Summer reading program
- Monrovia Friends of the Library events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Monrovia Public Library different from the other HMCPL branches?
The Monrovia branch is nestled between the Monrovia Community Center and Phillips Ball Park, making it a natural stop for families in the Monrovia and Harvest neighborhoods. It has an active Friends of the Library chapter and hosts the popular Monrovia Silent Book Club — a drop-in community reading event. It also has a 3D printer alongside standard print, copy, scan and fax services.
What are the Monrovia Library's hours and is it open on weekends?
The library is open Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. The extended Monday and Tuesday hours are convenient for after-work and after-school visits.
How do I get a library card at the Monrovia Library?
Any Madison County resident can get a free HMCPL library card at the Monrovia branch or any other HMCPL location. Bring a photo ID and proof of your current address. Once you have a card, you can use it at all 10 HMCPL branches and access the online catalog and digital resources at catalog.hmcpl.org.
Does the Monrovia Library have a 3D printer I can use?
Yes. The Monrovia Public Library has a 3D printer available for community use, as well as standard black-and-white and color printing, photocopying, scanning and fax services. Contact the branch at (256) 489-3392 for details on how to use the 3D printer and any associated fees.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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