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.

Bookmobile & Outreach

The Mobile Public Library Bookmobile stops at locations all over Mobile County.

It has three unique weekly routes with different stops each day of the week. Each route runs every three weeks.

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Community Outreach

The Bookmobile goes to community events all over Mobile County! Contact us for more information.

Pick Up Holds

Search our Online Catalog for items & request to pick them up on the Bookmobile.

Browse the Shelves

Check-out items! Return them when the Bookmobile comes back in 3 weeks, or if due earlier, to any MPL location.

Activities

Many stops include a Storytime and/or fun activities for kids. We carry a wide variety of materials for children.

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