The Mobile Public Library was officially established and has served the Mobile area since 1902. In addition to basic services, participation in several inter-library loan systems, and internet access at all locations, the Mobile Public Library provides a range of other services. Free library cards are made available to all residents in the Alabama counties of Mobile, Baldwin, Washington, Clarke, Monroe, Escambia and Conecuh. Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) cards are also made available for free at all branches.
At the Porter County Public Library System, we have made it our mission to provide all residents of the library district with a comprehensive collection of materials in a variety of media that records human knowledge, ideas, and culture and to organize these materials for ready access. Our driving belief is that libraries have the power to change people's lives and are a cornerstone of the communities they are part of. Through the Porter County Public Library System's programs, services, and events, we encourage every patron to discover the joy of learning and the love of reading.