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The O'Neal Library Temporary Location

Opening June 1st

Location:

Sam S. Gaston Chamber, Mountain Brook City Hall

56 Church Street

Mountain Brook, AL 35213

Please use the main Church Street entrance of City Hall to access the Library.

Temporary Location Hours:

M, T, Th, F – 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

W - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Please note that the temporary location will not operate on weekends.

Unfortunately, due to space constraints, the following services will be paused during the renovation: 

  • Printing, Scanning, Copying
  • Computer Access
  • Laptop Checkout 
  • Meeting Room Reservations
  • Study Spaces
  • Makerspace access
  • Curbside Pickup 

For help, reach out over email or phone or visit the City Hall location. Patrons may also visit the Library’s website at www.oneallibrary.org for upcoming programs, recommended materials, and more.  

Renovation Project Summary

The interior of the O’Neal Library building has changed little in the last 25 years, but the way our community uses the Library has changed significantly. This interior renovation will create more play space for children, a larger storytelling room, a space for teens, a larger, more visible Innovation Center, four additional study rooms, a small conference room, LED lighting throughout the building, remodeled restrooms, and updated furniture and finishes.

Temporary Location FAQs

Location and Access

1. Is this a permanent move?

No, this is a temporary move for the duration of the interior renovation.

2. Is there parking nearby?

Yes, there is parking available in the area, though parking directly outside city Hall is limited. The Library and City Hall ask that patrons park on Dan Watkins or Keely Court to minimize traffic disruption.

3. Is the new location ADA-accessible/easy to get into? 

Yes, the temporary library will be located on the first floor.

4. Why is the Library moving to City Hall?

After an extensive of review of properties in Mountain Brook and adjacent communities, the Library is excited to remain in Crestline.  While the Library looked at the old Fire Station #2 and many other properties, the Council Chambers at City Hall will still be on the beaten path for many of the Library's patrons.  The Library is grateful to all the folks at City Hall who are welcoming the Library into the building. 

Timeline and Future

1. How long will the Library be at this location? 

Approximately twelve months.

2. When will the main building reopen? 

Summer 2027.

3. How will updates about the renovation/move be shared? 

Patrons can check our social media accounts and the Library website.

Programs and Community

1. What programming will be available at the temporary location? 

The Children's Summer Reading Program and Teen Summer Reading Program will be available at the new space.  Children’s storytimes will be held at City Hall location and other off-site locations. However, programming beyond storytime will not be offered at this time. The Adult Department’s Mah Jong programming will be held at an off-site location. Check our calendar for specific programming information. 

Collection and Returns

1. Can I still use my library card? 

Yes, patrons may continue to use their library card at the City Hall location or any other Jefferson County Library Cooperative library. 

2. How do I return checked-out items?

The outside book return at 50 Oak Street will be accessible through May 29. Most items can be returned there, at the remote book drop at 3100 Overton Road, or at any Jefferson County library. Items that ordinarily must be returned to the Circulation desk (Interlibrary Loan books, Playaway Launchpads, Yoto Speakers, etc.) may be returned the book drops during this time. The exceptions are items too large to fit in the returns (Tonie Speaker Kits, Adventure Packs, and Discovery Kits). These items may not be returned to other libraries, but their due dates have been extended to June 5th to allow patrons time to return them at our City Hall location. Please contact the Circulation Department at 205-445-1101 or help@oneallibrary.org with any questions.

3.What will happen to items that were requested to pick up at the 50 Oak street location?

Hold items ready for pickup or that were en route to the O'Neal Library prior to the Library closing on May 11th will be available for curbside pickup for up to two weeks. Curbside pickup requests can be made via the Library's website or by contacting the Circulation Department at 205-445-1101.

 

Holds that have not yet been fulfilled have been modified not to be fulfilled prior to June 1st. Places on waitlists have been saved, and available titles will be placed on the holdshelf at City Hall on June 1st. If you would like to have an item sent to another library prior to June 1st, please contact the library at which you would like to pick it up.

4. Can I request materials and pick them up at the City Hall location?

Yes, starting June 1st, patrons may continue to request library materials and pick them up at the City Hall location.

5. Can I request out of county items through Interlibrary Loan?

Yes, patrons may continue to borrow materials from libraries outside of the county through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).

6. Is the full collection available, or just a browsing collection? 

About 15% will be available at the City Hall location. About 70% of the Children’s collection will be accessible by Library staff to restock the collection at City Hall. Library staff will continue to purchase new and popular materials during the renovation project.