The Mobile Public Library system just announced its new director: Jurée Hall.
And she’s not walking in as a stranger—she’s coming back to a place that helped shape her story.
Hall once studied at the University of South Alabama, and now she’ll lead the very library system that serves that same community.
Starting June 1, she’ll officially take the reins. Hall brings energy, experience, and a love for learning—and she’s ready to jump in.
Her appointment signals a fresh chapter for the library system, one focused on connection, access, and progress.
From Baltimore to Mobile, with Big Wins in Between
Before coming home to Alabama, Hall served as Chief of Neighborhood Libraries in Baltimore at the Enoch Pratt Free Library.
She managed a network of 22 branches, handled major budgets and capital projects, and led a large team.
But her work didn’t stop at logistics. She was known for advancing community programs, building partnerships, and expanding what a library can do beyond books.
Think of libraries with learning labs, digital tools, community events, and resources that meet people where they are.
That kind of leadership hints at where Mobile’s libraries might be headed—more digital learning, more creative partnerships, and more ways to meet real community needs.
A Track Record of Innovation
Hall isn’t new to shaking things up in the library world.
One of her standout achievements? Launching eCampus, an online learning platform built during her time in Atlanta.
The platform served 31 branch libraries and two school systems across Metro Atlanta.
It was designed to expand learning access, especially for students and families who needed more flexible ways to connect with educational resources.
It won tech and innovation awards—and more importantly, it worked.
That kind of project fits well in a city that’s growing fast, where more people are looking for ways to skill up, stay curious, and connect through new tools.
She Knows the Power of Community
Hall isn’t just a manager or tech thinker—she’s deeply plugged into education and civic life. She’s chaired the Georgia Department of Education’s Special Education Advisory Panel.
She’s a member of the American Library Association. She’s part of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
That kind of involvement tends to show up in how someone leads. She’s used to listening, collaborating, and lifting up voices that often go unheard. Her work is rooted in equity and access.
It’s no surprise she mentioned lifelong learning as one of her priorities—she lives it. And she brings that perspective into a role that affects how thousands of people discover, grow, and connect.
Something Special Is Brewing at the Library
Mobile’s libraries have always played a quiet but powerful role in the community. Now, with Hall at the helm, things might start to feel a little more active, a little more modern, and a lot more open.
From adding new tech to expanding programs for kids, students, job seekers, and families, Hall’s leadership brings the potential for growth across the board.
And while she’s planning, leading, and building for the future, she’ll also be spending time with her granddaughters, traveling, and playing handbells—because every great director needs a rhythm of her own.
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