Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library
🏢 Montgomery City-County Public Library · Montgomery, Alabama
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Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library
Named in 2005 for Juliette Hampton Morgan — the librarian and civil rights activist who publicly compared the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott to Gandhi's campaigns — the flagship of the Montgomery City-County Public Library system stands at 245 High Street in downtown Montgomery and serves the state capital with seven-day hours and an Alabamiana rare-book collection.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–9pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | 2pm–6pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 245 HIGH STREET, MONTGOMERY, AL 36104
Phone: +1-334-625-4999
Website: mccpl.lib.al.us
Plus Code: 864M9MCV+QR (MONTGOMERY, AL)
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📖 About Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library
The Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library is the main branch of the Montgomery City-County Public Library (MCCPL), a unified city-county system that traces its roots to June 19, 1899, when the Montgomery Library Association opened above McBryde's Drugstore on Dexter Avenue. A Carnegie Library followed in 1902, and the City of Montgomery assumed municipal control on April 5, 1949. In 1974 the city and county systems merged to form MCCPL, which today operates 10 branches serving roughly 224,000 residents. The flagship branch was renamed in 2005 to honor Juliette Hampton Morgan (1914–1957), a librarian who became director of research at this very building and drew national attention during the Montgomery Bus Boycott for her eloquent letters comparing the protest to Gandhi's nonviolent campaigns — at great personal cost, including cross burnings and relentless harassment. The library holds an Alabamiana and Rare Book Collection, an Arms and Military Collection, and deep genealogy resources including in-library Ancestry.com and Heritage HUB.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Flagship of MCCPL's 10-branch system serving 224,000 residents of Montgomery City and County
- Named for Juliette Hampton Morgan (1914–1957), a librarian and civil rights hero of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, renamed in 2005
- Open seven days a week — extended hours until 9 pm Mon–Wed and Sundays 2–6 pm
- Alabamiana & Rare Book Collection plus Arms & Military Collection for specialized research
- Genealogy room with in-library Ancestry.com, Heritage HUB obituary archives (1704–present), and Newspapers.com
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Montgomery cardholders access a full suite of digital resources free of charge:
📚 Services
- Public computer lab with internet access and printing
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Genealogy resources: in-library Ancestry.com, Heritage HUB, Newspapers.com
- Alabamiana & Rare Book Collection and Arms & Military Collection
- Interlibrary loan through the MCCPL system
- Homework Alabama tutoring (online, live help for students)
- Youth and teen services with age-appropriate databases
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program for all ages
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
- Story Walk at local parks
- Online book clubs via DearReader
- Children's storytimes and youth events
- Adult programs and community events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Juliette Hampton Morgan and why is the library named after her?
Juliette Hampton Morgan (1914–1957) was a Montgomery librarian who became director of research at this building. During the 1955–56 Montgomery Bus Boycott she wrote to the Montgomery Advertiser comparing the protesters' courage to Gandhi's campaigns — drawing national attention but also severe retaliation from segregationists. Following her death in 1957, the Montgomery City Council renamed the main library in her honor in 2005, and she was inducted into the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame the same year.
What are the current hours of the Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library?
The library is open Monday through Wednesday 9am–9pm, Thursday and Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–1pm, and Sunday 2pm–6pm. The extended evening hours Monday–Wednesday are ideal for working adults and students.
How do I research my family history at the Montgomery library?
The library offers in-library access to Ancestry.com Library Edition, Heritage HUB (obituaries and historical newspapers 1704–present), and Newspapers.com. The Alabamiana & Rare Book Collection on-site is useful for Alabama-specific genealogical records. Cardholders can also access the Alabama Virtual Library's databases remotely.
Does the library offer free eBooks and streaming media?
Yes. MCCPL cardholders can access Cloud Library for eBooks and eAudiobooks, hoopla for movies, music, comics, and TV shows (no waitlists), and Cloud Newsstand for current magazines — all free with a library card. The Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) also provides statewide database access 24/7.
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