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.

Little Explorers Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
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: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come on let’s explore together!

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with education, exploration and wildlife rehabilitation – learn about the wonders of local animals!

The Environmental Studies Center will showcase a variety of local animals in their educational performance. Live animals may include opossum, snake, alligator, hawk or owl. The center houses a wildlife rehabilitation program that is dedicated to the care and potential release of injured and orphaned native wildlife. They will join us for the Summer Library Celebration by sharing information about animals native to the Alabama region.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-675-2879 or email Victoria Mosteller at vmosteller@mplonline.org.

Create! Play! Learn!

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 0-5
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Time for some creative play at West Regional Library! 

Create! Play! Learn! at West Regional Library Time for some creative play! Join us in the Meeting Room for fun and learning! This program is designed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind and uses engaging activities to develop skills they will need when they start school! 

Wear your play clothes – it might get messy!

If you have questions or need additional information, please email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8571.

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with education, exploration and wildlife rehabilitation – learn about the wonders of local animals!

The Environmental Studies Center will showcase a variety of local animals in their educational performance. Live animals may include opossum, snake, alligator, hawk or owl. The center houses a wildlife rehabilitation program that is dedicated to the care and potential release of injured and orphaned native wildlife. They will join us for the Summer Library Celebration by sharing information about animals native to the Alabama region.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Afternoon Games with Teens

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Calling all Teens!

Join us in the Teen Area at Ben May Main for Teen Game hour!

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your Library with education, exploration and wildlife rehabilitation – learn about the wonders of local animals!

The Environmental Studies Center will showcase a variety of local animals in their educational performance. Live animals may include opossum, snake, alligator, hawk or owl. The center houses a wildlife rehabilitation program that is dedicated to the care and potential release of injured and orphaned native wildlife. They will join us for the Summer Library Celebration by sharing information about animals native to the Alabama region.

Groups are required to register. To register or for more information, call 251-494-4140 or email Jaime Lee at jlee@mplonline.org.

Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West

3:30pm–4:00pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime

Join us in the West Regional Library’s Storytime Room for books, songs, and sign language!

Ages 1-12 and all abilities with an adult. Designed to be welcoming for neurodivergent children, this inclusive storytime incorporates movement, music and stories along with American Sign Language (ASL). Activities presented generally fall within a preschool interest level. Siblings and therapists are welcome.

Chess Club at West

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!

Join us in the Meeting Room every Monday to learn how to play or improve your skill at the game of chess! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. No experience is necessary to join the club – just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship!