If you're looking for a quiet place to study this is it. The Lowder library is a traditionally…read moredesigned library. You can tell that the building is old because there is a limit of outlets. So if you are working on your laptop be sure it is fully charged. But even if it isn't there usually aren't too many people here so you can get a table near an outlet. They have several tables that are "designated laptop tables" due to the limited number of outlets available. Overall there isn't much traffic in this library compared to the others nearby which is why I prefer it. Hope this helps!

This is the best museum we have seen on our civil rights tour so far. Lots of movie clips…read moreintegrated with the exhibits so sitting alternates with standing and listening and watching alternates with reading. Take the Time machine ride in the children's wing first if you possibly can. And watch for references to all the women leading the movement that we often don't hear about.

The absolute one thing I wanted to do when I found out I was going to be in the Montgomery region…read morewas to come to this museum. My heart broke when I was online looking at the surrounding areas and saw that this was (at that time) temporarily closed. Due to updating of exhibits with new technology. I was a bit down because of this because I have been obsessed with Rosa Parks since high school. I was just going to let it slide until I did a bit more researching while in the city. I went to their website and noticed that they were reopening on MLK Day...the day I was to leave to head back home. I started to hatch a plan to allow me to visit, I couldn't pass it up. With them opening up on MLK Day they were doing a special where you got half off admissions. Not that bad of a deal. There are two portions to this museum, the main exhibit and a children's portion of it. Both cost $7 and when I found out I was going to pay just $7 for both that day, I thought why not. But I will touch on this a bit later. DISCLAIMER: Don't be like me and take pictures, it is not allowed. Let me explain. When I came here I was in a rush, when I came inside I was asked if I was here for the museum or if I was here to use the restroom. They were allowing people gathering for the MLK Day parade outside use the restroom. I said that I was here for the museum. The guy working the host stand hurried me into the museum as a group just went in. Rushing me in since the start of the museum was a video presentation. With that, he did the honor system with me (yet again), told me to pay and opened the door and let me inside. With all the hurry of getting inside, I wasn't given time to read anything of the rules or be given a rundown or the rules. More on this a bit later in the review. Once you enter you are greeted by a replica of the Montgomery City Bus that Rosa Parks stood her ground on. The bus is equipped with video screens that fill in for the windows. This portion of the museum is totally immersive, as you watch the interaction taking place on the bus, hearing the overhead voice to fill in the gaps, watching the actors portraying the events, lights guiding your eyes to parts in the room to keep you in the moment (portions outside of the bus). Also, you will notice that you are on what is supposed to be a street. The street that this historic event takes place, once you figure this out you will notice you are technically standing in front of the theater, near a payphone. But you are immersed into it all that you don't realize it until the lights come up and guide you to the rest of the museum. Once out of this you then go through each and every moment that followed Ms. Parks action. Including MLK's entrance into the movement, the use of personal cars to help people get to work when boycotting the bus (and the targeting of the those given rides), The eventual end of the boycott, the continued progression of the Civil Rights Movement, and so on. All the while educating you. I wish I could have met Ms. Parks in person, this museum brought more information to light for me about her. This should be called a memorial on top of a museum and library. To touch base on the admission. The other portion of this is a children's based interaction and could be skipped by adults in you do not want to take this in. It is an interactive 'ride.' You enter the 'bus' and are driven through history. It is made to be an educational tool to teach children about segregation. The bus is meant to be a time machine that mashes up history a bit by having historical figures 'meet' and educate those on the ride. The bus does move and vibrate and there are flashing lights, it is interesting to experience, but not a must.

This a a wonderful community library and more people should utilize it. They do not allow cell…read morephone use inside the main part of the library, so remember to put your phone on silent as to not disturb the other patrons. They have a nice sized event/multipurpose room for private use. I was here for a Doula meet and greet event. The library stays open fairly late which is nice to know. I also love seeing one of the benches from the Book Bench project from 3 years ago.

drove all the way across Montgomery to get a book that I called before hand and the lady told me…read morethey had one ready for me to get. when I get there after driving across town very out of my way it is now not available. they wouldn't give it to me even tho the lady was holding it for me someone online put it on hold. very upsetting after driving across town and getting told they had it for me.

It is perhaps the loudest library especially considering its size. Parents have no concern for…read moreothers. Some people go to the library to actually study.

I have been going to this library since it was in the tiny little wooden building next to it. (I…read morewant to say that is the parks and recreation building now, but not sure, back in the late 80's and early 90's.) I remember it having a lot of paperback novels, but even then it carried amazing little cool books, and craft books. I loved how quaint it was. After a couple of decades living in other places coming back has been a joy! I love the new (to me) library the past 3 or so years I've been back. When it was vandalized not long ago it broke my heart, but I am glad to see how quickly it has rebounded. My favorite thing about it is the Alabama room. I love the local history especially that it is full of. My kids got a kick out of seeing my old Stanhope school photos. (I had to leave so many possessions and my yearbooks were among them so it is really nice to revisit them here.) As a homeschool mom it has been invaluable. As bookworm I am in love. I have found new authors to fall in love with and old favorites to cherish. While my kids don't love books *quite* as much as I do, they have found a few favorites as well. Millbrook has done really well with this library, as the staff are amazing. They are some of the kindest people. (Especially to those of us that get all fuddled over technology and miss the old card catalog!)

I have never attended, but I love walking the lovely grounds and the viewing the architecture…read more The library is so very special to me. Very cozy with a lot of character. According to Legend, two red lady ghosts inhabited Pratt Hall dormitory.

We're here today visiting Huntingdon College In Montgomery, AL with my stepson. He's a potential…read morerecruit for Football. I'm not sure in what direction he will go as far as choosing a college, but so far I like it. Although Huntingdon is not an HBCU, I would definitely look into attending this college. We were able to take pictures in the weight room, and me and the boys got a chance to enjoy the beautiful campus they have. It wasn't that far from Birmingham, and the staff really seem to care about their students not "Just" as football players, but as individuals and their success in the classrooms. Overall, this seems to be a really good college, and even though, once again, its not an HBCU, I will fully support this school.

Easy, free parking. Free WiFi. Quiet, clean. Comfortable seating near a charging station.read more

Such an amazing day on the grounds of the Capital, uniting with people that believe in equality and…read morethe rights for fair democracy in this state and country. We are better together!

On our journey to visit all 50 capital cities and capitol buildings, we landed in Montgomery,…read moreAlabama this day. The building is a gorgeous and brilliant white. It sits upon a hill. As you approach, you are greeted with a large wooden door that's quite heavy to pull open. Security is quick and courteous. After we received wristbands, we were orientated on the history of the building and grounds. Points of interest include the room where the 7 state leaders met to vote for secession from the Union and the room where Jefferson Davis was elected President of the Confederacy. The seemingly floating cantilevered stairs leading to these rooms were designed and engineered by a former slave. The gift shop is large with a wonderful collection of Alabama pottery, jewelry, housewares, food items, and more. Bathrooms are clean and well kept.