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.

Great Movie Adventure (Ruby Bridges)

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Ages 6-11

Program Description

Event Details

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

Join us for the feature film Ruby Bridges (1998), TV-PG | 1h 30 mins., Fact-based drama about a 6-year-old black girl (Chaz Monét) who was one of the first children to integrate New Orleans' public-school system in 1960. Lucielle: Lela Rochon. Abon: Michael Beach. Mrs. Henry: Penelope Ann Miller. Dr. Coles: Kevin Pollak. Miss Woodmere: Diana Scarwid.

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.