Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library

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Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library

Named in honor of community champion Virginia Dillard Smith, this north-Mobile branch anchors library service for the historic Toulminville neighborhood — a community whose roots stretch back to the early settlement of Mobile County.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 601 Stanton Road, MOBILE, AL 36617

Phone: (251) 494-4982

Website: mobilepubliclibrary.org

Plus Code: 862HPW53+J7 (MOBILE, AL)

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📖 About Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library

The Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library at 601 Stanton Road has long served the Toulminville community in north Mobile, carrying the name of Virginia Dillard Smith in recognition of her dedication to this neighborhood's residents. Toulminville is one of Mobile's older established communities, and the branch provides a vital neighborhood library presence for families, students, and seniors in north Mobile's 36617 zip code. As part of the Mobile Public Library system — which became a publicly funded institution in 1902 after originating as an 1850s subscription library — the Toulminville Branch participates in the shared holds network across all ten system locations. Patrons can browse a full circulating collection including books, audiobooks, DVDs, and children's materials, use public computers and free Wi-Fi, and access the suite of digital platforms included with a free library card. Extended evening hours on Mondays and Thursdays serve working residents who cannot visit during daytime hours.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Named for Virginia Dillard Smith, honoring service to the Toulminville community
  • Extended evening hours Monday and Thursday until 8:00 PM
  • Serves the historic north-Mobile Toulminville neighborhood
  • Full circulating collection — books, DVDs, audiobooks, children's materials
  • Free computers, Wi-Fi, and print/copy/scan at the branch

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Your free Mobile Public Library card opens a full suite of digital resources:

&📚 Alabama Virtual Library (AVL)Free statewide databases, eBooks, and research tools for all Alabama residents — avl.lib.al.us
&📺 KanopyStream films, documentaries, and Great Courses free with your card — mplonline.kanopy.com
&🎵 hooplaInstant eBooks, audiobooks, comics, and music with no wait lists — hoopladigital.com
&📚 cloudLibraryeBooks and eAudiobooks available 24/7 — ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/mobilepubliclibrary/Featured

📚 Services

  • Book checkout and renewals
  • Public computers and free Wi-Fi
  • Print, copy, and scan
  • Inter-branch holds and delivery
  • Children's and young adult collections
  • Digital resource access with library card

🎸 Programs

  • Storytime programs for children
  • Summer Reading Challenge (system-wide)
  • Community events and exhibits

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Virginia Dillard Smith?

Virginia Dillard Smith was a community champion for whom this Toulminville branch is named, honoring her lasting contributions to library service and the north Mobile neighborhood she served.

What are the evening hours at the Toulminville Branch?

The Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch is open until 8:00 PM on Mondays and Thursdays. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday it closes at 6:00 PM. The branch is closed on Sundays.

Can I pick up holds from other Mobile Public Library branches at Toulminville?

Yes. You can request items from any of the ten Mobile Public Library locations through the online catalog and select Toulminville as your pickup branch. Holds are usually ready within a few days.

Is there computer access and Wi-Fi at the Toulminville Branch?

Yes. The branch provides free public computer workstations and Wi-Fi. Print, copy, and scan services are also available. Bring your Mobile Public Library card for extended computer sessions.

✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.

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