Public Libraries in Mobile County, Alabama

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Public Libraries in Mobile County, Alabama

Mobile County, Alabama is served by Mobile Public Library — a nine-location county-wide system headquartered at the Ben May Main Library in downtown Mobile.

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📚 About Mobile Public Library

Mobile Public Library is the public library system serving all of Mobile County, Alabama. Its flagship is the Ben May Main Library on Government Street in downtown Mobile, and eight branch locations extend service across the county from West Mobile to the Saraland and Theodore communities. The system is governed by the Mobile Public Library Board of Trustees and funded jointly by the City of Mobile and Mobile County.

Branch locations include the West Regional Library, the county's largest branch; the Semmes Regional Library in far northwest Mobile County; and the Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch in the historic Toulminville community. The system offers digital services, genealogy resources through its Local History & Genealogy division, and programs for children and adults throughout the year.

📱 Free digital access with your card

A free Mobile Public Library card unlocks ebooks and audiobooks through Libby and no-waitlist digital titles on hoopla. Alabama cardholders also have access to the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL), a state-funded collection of research databases, academic journals, newspaper archives and learning tools — free to all Alabama residents and usable from home with your library card.

Mobile County library branches — 8 verified

Each branch below is verified on its official page with address, hours and services. Browse the full Alabama directory for more.

Parkway Branch LibraryMobile, ALEast Mobile neighborhood branch →Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch LibraryMobile, ALSpring Hill neighborhood branch →Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch LibraryMobile, ALHistoric Toulminville community branch →Saraland Public LibraryMobile, ALServes the Saraland community in north Mobile County →West Regional LibraryMobile, ALLargest branch; serves West Mobile →Theodore Oaks Branch LibraryMobile, ALServes the Theodore community in south Mobile County →Trinity Gardens Community LibraryMobile, ALCommunity branch in the Trinity Gardens neighborhood →Semmes Regional LibraryMobile, ALServes Semmes and northwest Mobile County →

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many public libraries are in Mobile County?

Mobile Public Library operates nine locations across Mobile County: the Ben May Main Library in downtown Mobile and eight branches including West Regional, Semmes Regional, Saraland, Parkway, Spring Hill, Toulminville, Theodore Oaks and Trinity Gardens.

Where is the main library in Mobile County?

The Ben May Main Library at 701 Government Street in downtown Mobile is the system's flagship. It houses the Local History & Genealogy collection along with general lending, meeting rooms and digital services.

Who can get a Mobile Public Library card?

A card is free to anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Mobile County. Bring a photo ID and proof of current address to any branch location to register.

Does Mobile Public Library offer ebooks and digital resources?

Yes. With a free card you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks on Libby, access no-waitlist titles on hoopla, and use the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) — a state-funded suite of research databases free to all Alabama residents.

Is “Mobile County Public Library” the same as Mobile Public Library?

Yes. Mobile Public Library is the official name of the county-wide system. It serves all residents of Mobile County, Alabama, with the Ben May Main Library and eight branch locations.

Last verified September 2026 from official library sources. Hours & services can change — confirm on each branch’s page. By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com