Mardi Gras Library Closures
ALL Mobile Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, February 15 through Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for Mardi Gras.
Branch-Specific Closures:
- Ben May Main Library will close early at 5 p.m. on the following parade days: January 30–31 and February 5–13, 2026.
- Ben May Main Library and Local History & Genealogy will be closed on Saturday, February 14.
- Trinity Gardens Community Library will be closed Sunday, February 15 through Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Upcoming Events
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Winter Reading 2026: Read with Benny Beanstack Challenge
01/01/2026 @ 8:00am–01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge,
Holiday Fun
Event Details:
Read with Benny!
Earn fun, Benny-themed badges for logging your reading and completing activities. Participate for a chance to win a plush Benny. So, grab a book and join Benny for an unforgettable reading adventure!
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch:
West Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (West)
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving!
Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin’ going on!
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch:
West Regional Library
Room:
Storytime Room (West)
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
Let’s Listen and Learn with fun stories and songs!
Storytime has many benefits for children such as promoting early literacy, language development, help develop concentration, social skills, communication skills, and encourages their imagination and creativity. Join us in the Storytime room at West Regional for fun stories and songs. Ideal for ages 3-5 years.
For more information, please call (251)340-8571 or email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Library Branch:
Parkway Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Let’s have some LEGO fun building amazing things together!
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch:
Semmes Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Games
Beginners and experienced players welcome!
Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Library Branch:
Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Movies
Event Details:
Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.
