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.

One Card Endless Possibilities (September Library Card Sign-up Month)

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One Card, Endless Possibilities: Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month this September 

With a library card, you can do more than check out books! From free classes and job resources to homework help, streaming media, and engaging programs, today's libraries connect communities to information and each other. 

Getting a Mobile Public Library card is free, easy, and empowering. For students, it's a key to academic success. For adults, it's a gateway to lifelong learning. For everyone, it's a smart way to stay connected to your community. 

Get your free Mobile Public Library card today! Sign up at any of our 11 locations, on the Bookmobile, or online. Find hours, locations, and card sign-up details at mobilepubliclibrary.org.