Theodore Oaks Branch Library
🏢 Mobile Public Libraries · Mobile, Alabama
Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Theodore Oaks Branch Library serves the Theodore community along Highway 90 West, offering a convenient retail-center location with a full slate of Mobile Public Libraries services — open six days a week including extended Monday hours until 7 p.m.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| 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: 5808 Highway 90 West, Suite E, MOBILE, AL 36582
Phone: (251) 662-9676
Website: mobilepubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 862HHR4H+62 (MOBILE, AL)
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📖 About Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Theodore Oaks Branch Library is one of Mobile Public Libraries' offsite branch locations, tucked into a shopping suite at 5808 Highway 90 West in the Theodore area of southwestern Mobile County. The Theodore community, known for its azalea-rich Bellingrath Gardens to the south, relies on this branch as its primary access point to the Mobile Public Libraries system. As a full branch, it offers the complete catalog of borrowable materials, public computers, Wi-Fi, printing services, and holds delivery through the shared SirsiDynix catalog. Cardholders can also access cloudLibrary eBooks, hoopla, Kanopy streaming, and the Alabama Virtual Library's research databases from home. Monday hours extend to 7 p.m., making the branch accessible to working families with commutes along the busy Highway 90 corridor.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Convenient Highway 90 West retail location serving the Theodore area of southwestern Mobile County
- Open six days a week with extended Monday hours until 7 p.m.
- Full branch services including computers, Wi-Fi, printing and interlibrary loan
- Access to cloudLibrary, hoopla, Kanopy and the Alabama Virtual Library with a free card
- Children's and youth programming aligned with the Mobile Public Libraries system calendar
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
A Theodore Oaks Library card is your key to Mobile Public Libraries' full digital collection — always available:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, copying and free Wi-Fi
- Holds, renewals and interlibrary loan through Mobile Public Libraries
- Children's and youth programming
- Test proctoring (contact branch to confirm availability)
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Mobile Public Libraries card issuance
🎸 Programs
- Storytimes and fun activities for children
- Summer Library Celebration
- Arts, crafts and seasonal events
- Youth book clubs and reading challenges
- Community outreach and class visits
📍 Nearby Libraries in Mobile County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Theodore Oaks Branch in a shopping suite rather than a standalone building?
The branch occupies Suite E at 5808 Highway 90 West, a retail-style location that puts library services directly on one of the area's main commuter corridors. This 'offsite branch' model helps Mobile Public Libraries place services close to where residents shop, work and travel, without requiring a dedicated building.
What are the Theodore Oaks Branch Library hours?
The branch is open Monday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and closed Sunday.
Does Theodore Oaks offer test proctoring services?
Mobile Public Libraries branches can offer test proctoring for online exams. Call (251) 662-9676 ahead of your test date to confirm the service is available at Theodore Oaks and to schedule an appointment.
Is the Theodore area near any other libraries or attractions?
Bellingrath Gardens and Home, famous for its 65-acre azalea and camellia displays about 8 miles south, is one of the area's best-known attractions. For library services, the nearest branches are West Regional Library (about 7 miles north on the Mobile Public Libraries system) and Bayou La Batre Public Library (about 11 miles southwest in coastal Mobile County).
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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