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.

The Polar Express Experience

10:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies
Event Details:

All aboard!

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime

Let’s listen while moving & grooving in our fun storytime!

Join Mrs. Tori for an interactive session of storytelling, singing, and using egg shakers or scarves. We will also be making a craft.

This program is for children of all ages, but is ideal for ages 0-5.

Make-A-Craft Day

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

Show your creative side!

Join us at the Touminville Branch for a fun craft activity to make and take home. Ideal for age 6-11.

Crafty Corner- Elf Christmas Cards

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Its always fun with crafts in the crafty corner!

Wonderful Wednesdays at West

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Afternoon Fun at the West Regional Library!

Stop by the library on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month for fun at the library! Each program features an engaging activity sure to make your Wednesday wonderful!