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.

Inspiring Young Minds: A literary event with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

A literary event with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson...

Inspiring Young Minds: A literary event with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

1:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

A literary event with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson...

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

3:00pm–5:30pm
Ages 6-11, Teens
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Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens
Program Type: Games

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Gears Challenge

3:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Gears! Gears! Gears!

Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling young artists!

If you have a passion for painting, join us at the Grand Bay Library for fun, friends and paint projects. Pre-drawn canvases and paints are provided.