West Regional Library
🏢 Mobile Public Libraries · Mobile, Alabama
West Regional Library
West Regional Library anchors library service on Mobile's west side, offering one of the system's most generous weeknight schedules — open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday — along with a maker lab, 3D printing, and meeting room space on Grelot Road.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 5555 Grelot Road, MOBILE, AL 36609
Phone: (251) 340-8555
Website: mobilepubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 862HMR6H+R5 (MOBILE, AL)
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📖 About West Regional Library
West Regional Library is one of Mobile Public Libraries' flagship regional branches, located at 5555 Grelot Road in Mobile's fast-growing west side. As a Regional Library designation within the Mobile Public Libraries system, it carries a larger collection and a wider range of on-site services than a standard branch, including a maker lab with 3D printing capability and reservable meeting rooms. Patrons can borrow physical books, DVDs and audiobooks, access public computers and free Wi-Fi, and request items from any branch through the system's shared SirsiDynix catalog. A free Mobile Public Libraries card also unlocks an extensive suite of digital resources — cloudLibrary, hoopla, Kanopy, Flipster, NewsBank, and the New York Times digital edition — without ever leaving home. The branch shares its reference email (westref@mplonline.org) with staff ready to assist with research needs.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Regional Library status — one of Mobile Public Libraries' largest branches with extended evening hours
- Maker lab with 3D printing available to cardholders
- Reservable meeting room space for community groups and events
- Open until 8 p.m. Monday–Thursday, making it convenient for after-work visits
- Shared SirsiDynix catalog gives access to items across all Mobile Public Libraries branches
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
A free West Regional Library card unlocks these digital resources — available 24/7:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, copying and free Wi-Fi
- Maker lab with 3D printer
- Reservable meeting rooms
- Interlibrary loan through Mobile Public Libraries
- Reference assistance (westref@mplonline.org)
- Homebound delivery coordination
- Notary services (contact branch to confirm availability)
🎸 Programs
- Storytimes and children's activities
- Summer Library Celebration reading program
- Book clubs and adult reading programs
- Arts, crafts and games for youth
- Community events and class visits
📍 Nearby Libraries in Mobile County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What makes West Regional Library a 'Regional' branch compared to other Mobile Public Libraries locations?
The Regional Library designation means West Regional carries a larger collection, offers a broader range of on-site services — including a maker lab and 3D printing — and keeps longer evening hours (open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday) compared to smaller branch locations in the Mobile Public Libraries system.
Does West Regional Library have a 3D printer I can use?
Yes. The branch has a maker lab that includes 3D printing. Contact the library at (251) 340-8555 or visit mobilepubliclibrary.org for current guidelines on reserving the equipment and submitting print jobs.
Can I reserve a meeting room at West Regional Library?
Yes, West Regional Library offers reservable meeting room space for community groups, classes and events. Contact the branch or check the Mobile Public Libraries website to check availability and submit a room request.
What digital resources are included with a West Regional Library card?
A free Mobile Public Libraries card unlocks cloudLibrary for eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla for streaming movies and music, Kanopy for films, Flipster for digital magazines, NewsBank for news articles, the New York Times digital edition, and the Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) for research databases — all free with your card.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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