Moon Lake Library
🏢 CamelliaNET Consortium · Mentone, Alabama
Moon Lake Library
Nestled atop Lookout Mountain along Alabama Highway 117, Moon Lake Library is Mentone's community anchor — a beloved small-town library serving one of the South's most scenic mountain villages with afternoon hours Tuesday through Friday and a Saturday morning session.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12pm–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm–4:30pm |
| Thursday | 12pm–4:30pm |
| Friday | 12pm–4:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 4607 AL HIGHWAY 117, MENTONE, AL 35984
Phone: +1256-634-2127
Website: moonlakelibrary.org
Plus Code: 866PHC8J+WX (MENTONE, AL)
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📖 About Moon Lake Library
Moon Lake Library serves Mentone, a small mountain community perched on the rim of Lookout Mountain in DeKalb County. Mentone is known for its arts scene, summer camps, waterfalls, and the annual Mentone Rhododendron Festival — and the library reflects that creative spirit with programs designed around children's literacy and community connection. The library is a member of the CamelliaNET consortium, giving cardholders access to the shared eBook and audiobook collection via the Libby app. The online catalog at dekalbplal.booksys.net connects Moon Lake patrons to the broader DeKalb-Cherokee public library network. The library's children's programming, including the Little Library Learners initiative and periodic interest surveys to understand community needs, underscores its commitment to serving the next generation of mountain-town readers. Free access to Homework Alabama provides live tutoring for students in this rural setting where tutoring options are otherwise limited.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located on Lookout Mountain in one of Alabama's most scenic small communities
- Little Library Learners program supporting early childhood literacy
- Member of the CamelliaNET consortium — Libby eBook and audiobook access
- Catalog linked to the DeKalb-Cherokee public library network
- Active community engagement with patron interest surveys shaping programming
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Moon Lake Library card connects you to statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Free public library card
- Book lending and renewals
- Free public Wi-Fi
- Public computer access
- Libby eBook and audiobook app access (CamelliaNET)
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) database access
- Homework Alabama live tutoring
- Online catalog at dekalbplal.booksys.net
🎸 Programs
- Little Library Learners — early childhood literacy program
- Community interest surveys for child-centered programming
- Seasonal and summer reading programs
- Children's literacy events and story-based activities
📍 Nearby Libraries in DeKalb County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are Moon Lake Library's hours, and why is it closed on Mondays and Sundays?
Moon Lake Library is open Tuesday through Friday from 12pm to 4:30pm, and Saturday from 10am to 1pm. It is closed Monday and Sunday. As a small community library in a rural mountain town, its staffing and funding reflect the scale of Mentone's population — the afternoon-focused schedule maximizes service within those constraints.
Can I borrow eBooks from Moon Lake Library?
Yes. Moon Lake Library is part of the CamelliaNET OverDrive consortium. With a free library card, you can borrow eBooks and audiobooks using the Libby app on any smartphone, tablet, or computer at camellia.overdrive.com.
What makes Mentone, Alabama, a unique location for a library?
Mentone sits atop Lookout Mountain, one of Alabama's most scenic ridges, and is known for its arts community, waterfalls, summer camps, and the annual Mentone Rhododendron Festival. Moon Lake Library serves as a community gathering point in this small, culturally vibrant mountain village far from urban library networks.
Does Moon Lake Library have programs for children?
Yes. The Little Library Learners program supports early childhood literacy, and the library actively surveys families to understand what programming children need most. Seasonal reading programs and story-based activities round out the children's offerings.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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