Bertha Pleasant Williams Library — Rosa Parks Branch
🏢 Montgomery City-County Public Library · Montgomery, Alabama
Bertha Pleasant Williams Library — Rosa Parks Branch
Named for Bertha Pleasant Williams — the first Black professional librarian in Montgomery — this Rosa Parks Avenue branch carries a double civil-rights legacy, honoring two women whose work transformed their community.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1276 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, MONTGOMERY, AL 36108
Phone: (334) 625-4979
Website: mccpl.lib.al.us
Plus Code: 864M9M5M+M7 (MONTGOMERY, AL)
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📖 About Bertha Pleasant Williams Library — Rosa Parks Branch
The Bertha Pleasant Williams Library on Rosa Parks Avenue is one of the most historically resonant branches in the Montgomery City-County Public Library system. It honors Bertha Pleasant Williams (1923–2008), who broke a color barrier when she became the first Black professional librarian in Montgomery, serving a community that was simultaneously reshaping American history through the civil rights movement. The branch sits on Rosa L. Parks Avenue, named for the seamstress whose 1955 bus arrest launched the Montgomery Bus Boycott — a boycott organized in part by Rufus A. Lewis, who nominated Martin Luther King Jr. as president of the Montgomery Improvement Association and for whom another MCCPL branch is named. Today the library serves the west Montgomery community with computers, digital resources, and programming for all ages, keeping extended Tuesday evening hours until 7pm.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named for Bertha Pleasant Williams (1923–2008), the first Black professional librarian in Montgomery, Alabama
- Located on Rosa L. Parks Avenue, honoring the civil rights icon whose 1955 bus arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott
- Extended Tuesday hours until 7pm, giving working residents a convenient evening visit option
- Serves west Montgomery with free computers, Wi-Fi, and full digital lending through the MCCPL system
- Part of an 11-branch library system founded in 1899 and merged city-county in 1974
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Montgomery City-County cardholders access free eBooks, databases and streaming through these platforms:
📚 Services
- Free public Wi-Fi and computer workstations
- Printing and copying
- Free library card for Montgomery County residents
- eBook and digital media lending (Cloud Library, hoopla)
- Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) database access
- Interlibrary loan through the MCCPL system
- Notary services (system-wide — call (334) 625-4979 to confirm)
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth reading activities
- Summer Reading Program
- Adult literacy and workforce development resources
- Homework Alabama online tutoring (free with AVL access)
- Community programs and events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Bertha Pleasant Williams, and why is this library named for her?
Bertha Pleasant Williams (1923–2008) was the first Black professional librarian in Montgomery, Alabama. She broke a significant professional color barrier during the civil rights era, and the Montgomery City-County Public Library system honored her legacy by naming this Rosa Parks Avenue branch in her memory.
Why is the library on Rosa Parks Avenue?
The branch is located at 1276 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, a street named for the Montgomery seamstress whose refusal to give up her bus seat in December 1955 sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Both the street name and the library's namesake connect the branch to the civil rights history of west Montgomery.
What are the evening hours at Bertha P. Williams Library?
The branch has extended hours on Tuesday, staying open from 10am to 7pm. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are 9am–6pm. The branch is closed Saturday and Sunday.
How do I get a library card at this branch?
Any Montgomery County resident can get a free card at the Bertha P. Williams branch or any MCCPL location. Bring proof of address. Your card works at all 11 branches and unlocks digital resources including Cloud Library, hoopla, and the Alabama Virtual Library.
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