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.

Librarian’s Special: Karaoke Kids & Story Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 6-11
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games, Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shine like the star you are!

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.

Librarian Special: Mobile Fire & Rescue Department

1:00pm–1:45pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Fire & Safety to the Rescue!

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for an afternoon with the Mobile Fire Department. Learn about fire safety and prevention and tour the fire truck.

Librarian’s Special: Karaoke Kids & Story Hour

1:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 6-11
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games, Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shine like the star you are!

Crafty Corner (Plastic Bottle Wind Spinner)

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
Event Details:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

A classic craft that you can put your own spin on! We'll use recycled plastic bottles and tape to design a wind spinner fit for any space. This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.