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: Library Jeopardy!

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:

"Jeopardy!" is a classic game show - with a twist. Answers are given first. Contestants supply the questions.

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’s Special: Library Jeopardy!

1:00pm–2:00pm
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:

"Jeopardy!" is a classic game show - with a twist. Answers are given first. Contestants supply the questions.

Librarian's Special: Chutes and Ladders

3:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games, Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Join us for a life-sized board game adventure! 

Crafty Corner (Shaving Foam Marbling Art)

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!

What happens when you combine shaving foam, food coloring, and paper? Beautiful marbled art! Join us for some colorful fun and make your own marbled design. This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.