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.

Game On

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive gaming experience! 

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime at West

11:00am–11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's Read, Read, Read!

Come celebrate 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten with a special Saturday Storytime! Enjoy stories and songs and learn about the 1,000 books before the Kindergarten program! 

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

2:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens
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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Saturday Crafternoon (Peanut butter bird treats)

3:00pm–3:30pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let’s enjoy making crafts together!

Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.

This Saturday we will make peanut butter bird treats for bird feeders. 

Disclaimer: Allergy alert – we will be using peanut butter to make the feeders. Please be aware of this potential allergen.

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.