Parnell Memorial Library
🏢 Public Libraries of Shelby County · Montevallo, Alabama
Parnell Memorial Library
Beside Orr Park in the heart of Montevallo, Parnell Memorial Library is a cultural hub as well as a lending library — featuring a theater, art gallery, Birmingham Zoo passes, and extended evening hours twice a week.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 277 PARK DRIVE, MONTEVALLO, AL 35115
Phone: +1 205-667-3052
Website: parnellmemoriallibrary.org
Plus Code: 865M442R+CJ (MONTEVALLO, AL)
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📖 About Parnell Memorial Library
Parnell Memorial Library sits at 277 Park Drive next to Orr Park, placing it at the center of Montevallo's civic and cultural life. As one of 14 branches in the Public Libraries of Shelby County system, it gives cardholders access to the shared Polaris catalog for borrowing from any location across the county. Beyond books and databases, the library stands out for its in-house theater space — used for community performances and screenings — and a rotating art gallery that highlights local and regional artists. Patrons can borrow Birmingham Zoo passes (currently available on a waiting list), as well as puzzles, board games, and movie kits from the Library of Things collection. Digital resources include Overdrive for eBooks and audiobooks, the Alabama Virtual Library for research databases, MedLine Plus for health information, Ancestry for genealogy, and Homework Alabama for after-school support. Wi-Fi hotspots are available for checkout, and meeting rooms serve community groups and events.
⭐ What makes this library special
- In-house theater space for community performances and screenings
- Rotating art gallery showcasing local and regional artists
- Birmingham Zoo passes available for checkout (waiting list)
- Library of Things: puzzles, board games, and movie kits
- Wi-Fi hotspots available for checkout
- Extended evening hours Tuesday & Thursday until 8:00 PM
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Parnell Memorial Library cardholders access a robust digital suite through the Shelby County system:
📚 Services
- Free library card (Shelby County residents)
- Theater space for community events and screenings
- Art gallery (rotating exhibits)
- Birmingham Zoo passes (checkout with waiting list)
- Library of Things: puzzles, board games, movie kits
- Wi-Fi hotspot checkout
- Meeting rooms for community groups
- Printing, copying, and fax services
- Computer access with internet
- Interlibrary loan via Shelby County Polaris catalog
🎸 Programs
- StoryWalk — outdoor story activity at Orr Park
- Bird Watch Bingo and nature scavenger hunts
- Summer reading and seasonal youth programming
- Technology tutorials for patrons
📍 Nearby Libraries in Shelby County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Parnell Memorial Library have a theater or performance space?
Yes. The library includes an in-house theater space used for community screenings, performances, and events. It also features a rotating art gallery that highlights local and regional artists throughout the year.
Can I borrow Birmingham Zoo passes from the Montevallo library?
Yes — Birmingham Zoo passes are available for checkout through the Library of Things collection, though they are currently on a waiting list due to high demand. Contact the library at (205) 667-3052 to join the waitlist.
What are the latest hours at Parnell Memorial Library?
The library is open Tuesday and Thursday until 8:00 PM — the latest hours in the week. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM; closed Sunday.
What genealogy resources does Parnell Memorial Library offer?
The library provides on-site access to Ancestry Library Edition for census records, vital records, and immigration data, as well as Heritage Quest through the Shelby County system — both free with your library card.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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