Parnell Memorial Library Foundation

History :

The Montevallo Public Library was founded in March of 1958 under the leadership of the City of Montevallo and the Montevallo Branch of the American Association of University Women. The President of the Montevallo Branch of AAUW at that time was Dr. Lucille Griffith, who was also serving as Chair of the Montevallo Library Board. The library began modestly as a collection of several hundred books in a small room at City Hall. The first librarian was Lillian Ward. promote life-long learning encourage and showcase community arts provide venues for educational, cultural, and civic activities produce economic benefits for the city.