Mobile Public Library Closed on Thursday Due to Hurricane Francine

Due to deteriorating weather conditions related to Hurricane Francine, Mobile Public Library will be closing early at 6 P.M. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, and will be closed on Thursday, September 12, 2024.  

The safety of our patrons and staff is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay informed and take appropriate precautions.

We expect to resume normal operating hours on Friday, September 13, 2024. Please check your news and social media channels for additional updates.

Special Performer: Wayne Curtis and the Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages
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Program Description

Event Details

Adventure begins at your Library!

A hands-on introduction to polyrhythm, timing and listening while learning African and Afro Caribbean rhythms and their impact on popular music.

The Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers (MAAD) was founded by Wayne Curtis. The MAAD group continues to travel around the Mobile area performing at several functions and will join us as we enjoy the sounds of vibrations through drums as part of the Summer Library Celebration.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-494-2207 or email Gertrude Laffiette at glaffiette@mplonline.org.