Monroe County Public Library (La Salle Hotel)
Gregory Peck Slept Here!! The Monroe County Public Library has been in the former La Salle Hotel Building since 1984. It is on the site of one of the oldest parcels that has been in continuous usage since it was part of a land grant (#8417) from the United States of America to Probate Judge Henry W. Taylor.
Have you visited Monroeville’s beautiful library? Formerly the LaSalle Hotel, the library has occupied this building since 1984. The building dates to 1939 and is on the Alabama Register of Historic Places. While it was known as the LaSalle Hotel, many dignitaries visited, most prominently Gregory Peck and his wife Veronique. Peck was preparing for his role in the movie, “To Kill A Mockingbird.” Today the library offers public access computers, inter-library loan, books on tape, e-books, a children’s library, reference books, an Alabama author’s section, a genealogy room and several special meeting areas. This is a great community gathering spot!
If you have children or grandchildren ages 5 – 10, they will not want to miss the Children’s Summer Reading Program, beginning Thursday, July 6, and continuing July 13, 20, 27, August 3 and 10. All programs 10 – 11am and free!
Have you visited Monroeville’s beautiful library? Formerly the LaSalle Hotel, the library has occupied this building since 1984. The building dates to 1939 and is on the Alabama Register of Historic Places. While it was known as the LaSalle Hotel, many dignitaries visited, most prominently Gregory Peck and his wife Veronique. Peck was preparing for his role in the movie, “To Kill A Mockingbird.” Today the library offers public access computers, inter-library loan, books on tape, e-books, a children’s library, reference books, an Alabama author’s section, a genealogy room and several special meeting areas. This is a great community gathering spot!
If you have children or grandchildren ages 5 – 10, they will not want to miss the Children’s Summer Reading Program, beginning Thursday, July 6, and continuing July 13, 20, 27, August 3 and 10. All programs 10 – 11am and free!
