E.L. Lowder Regional Library
🏢 Montgomery City-County Public Library · Montgomery, Alabama
E.L. Lowder Regional Library
The E.L. Lowder Regional Library anchors library service on the east side of Montgomery along Bell Road, offering Monday evening hours until 7pm for residents across the Eastchase and surrounding neighborhoods.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| 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: 2590 Bell Road, MONTGOMERY, AL 36117
Phone: (334) 625-4844
Website: mccpl.lib.al.us
Plus Code: 864M8RG3+CM (MONTGOMERY, AL)
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📖 About E.L. Lowder Regional Library
The E.L. Lowder Regional Library is one of the two regional-designated branches in the Montgomery City-County Public Library system, reflecting its role as a primary service hub for east Montgomery. Located at 2590 Bell Road near the Eastchase area, the branch offers a full suite of resources including public computers, printing, and a broad physical collection for all ages. The Montgomery City-County Public Library system, which the Lowder branch is part of, was created in its modern form in 1974 when the city and county library systems merged — building on a tradition of public library service in Montgomery dating back to 1899. The branch's Monday evening hours until 7pm give working families a convenient after-hours option to pick up holds, use computers, or browse the collection.
⭐ What makes this library special
- One of two regional branches in the MCCPL system, serving east Montgomery from 2590 Bell Road near Eastchase
- Extended Monday hours until 7pm — the branch's longest evening — for after-work and after-school visits
- Full regional branch with computers, printing, Wi-Fi and a broad physical collection for all ages
- Part of the 11-branch MCCPL system with shared catalog and digital resources system-wide
- Free Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) access provides statewide databases and eResources with your card
📱 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) 625-4844 to confirm availability)
🎸 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
What does 'regional' mean for E.L. Lowder — is it different from other MCCPL branches?
E.L. Lowder and Rufus A. Lewis are the two branches in the MCCPL system designated as regional branches, indicating they serve as larger service hubs for their respective parts of the city. Both offer a fuller range of collections and programming compared to the system's smaller neighborhood branches.
What are E.L. Lowder Regional Library's hours?
Monday is the extended day: 9am–7pm. Tuesday through Friday are 9am–6pm. The branch is closed Saturday and Sunday. Phone: (334) 625-4844.
Where is E.L. Lowder Regional Library?
The branch is at 2590 Bell Road, Montgomery, AL 36117, on the east side of the city near the Eastchase retail corridor.
Can I return books from another MCCPL branch at E.L. Lowder?
Yes. Montgomery City-County Public Library operates as a shared system — you can borrow from and return materials to any of the 11 branches, including E.L. Lowder, with a single MCCPL card.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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