Special Mardi Gras Closings

Ben May Main Library will close early at 5 p.m. on the following Mardi Gras parade days: February 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and March 1.

Please also note: ALL Mobile Public Library locations will be CLOSED Sunday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 4 for Mardi Gras.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

For the Love of Reading 2025 Reading Challenge

02/01/2025 @ 8:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Fall in love with reading this February! 

Cozy up with some wonderful stories and log your reading. We can heartly wait to see how many badges you earn!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

"Love Reading" Challenge

02/01/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/28/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Theodore Reading Challenge (all ages)!

We're excited for you to participate in our month-long reading challenge: "Love Reading!"   

We have three engaging categories to explore:  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

9:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

West Regional Mardi Gras Crown Contest

02/17/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: West Regional Library
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the West Regional library and decorate a Mardi Gras Crown! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

By the “Book” Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us at the Grand Bay Library for By The “Book” Book Club!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling all crochet lovers!

Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects, and chat with fellow yarn crafters. Beginners are welcome!

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