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Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

May 1-31 Space Adventure Beanstack Reading Challenge

Space Adventure Beanstack Reading Challenge

05/01/2026 @ 8:00am to 05/30/2026 @ 5:00pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Blast off for a space adventure this May! 

Read stories of other worlds and meet fascinating alien creatures. Complete the challenge for a chance to win a plush astronaut!

Friends of the Mobile Public Library Mobile Public Libraries

Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
(Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds
Program Type:
Booksale
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: (Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Booksale
Event Details:

The Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale is back!

Friends of the Mobile Public Library Mobile Public Libraries

Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale 2026

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
(Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds
Program Type:
Booksale
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: (Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Booksale
Event Details:

The Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale is back!

Friends of the Mobile Public Library Mobile Public Libraries

Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale 2026

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
(Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds
Program Type:
Booksale
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: (Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Booksale
Event Details:

The Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale is back!

Public Works Project present FOSTER by Claire Keegan

Public Works Project present: FOSTER by Claire Keegan

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Public Works Project presents: FOSTER by Claire Keegan!

Chess Club at West

Chess Club at West

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club at West:

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 im...

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!

Chess Club at Saraland

Chess Club at Saraland

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Conversational Spanish

Conversational Spanish

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Ready to speak Spanish with ease? 

Chess Club at West

Chess Club at West

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club at West:

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 im...

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!

Chess Club at Saraland

Chess Club at Saraland

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Chess Club at West

Chess Club at West

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club at West:

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 im...

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!

Chess Club at Saraland

Chess Club at Saraland

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Conversational Spanish

Conversational Spanish

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Conference Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Ready to speak Spanish with ease? 

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Born In the Headlines: Your Reel History

Born In the Headlines: Your Reel History

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Local History & Genealogy at Local History & Genealogy
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Local History & Genealogy
Room: Local History & Genealogy
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Event Details:

Your beginning, captured in history!

SLC Kick OFF 2026

Summer Library Celebration: SLC Kickoff 2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ben May Main Library at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Unearth A Story!

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.

Unearth Mobile's Story!

Unearth Mobile's Story!

05/30/2026 @ 10:00am to 07/05/2026 @ 5:00pm
Local History & Genealogy at Local History & Genealogy
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Local History & Genealogy
Room: Local History & Genealogy
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Event Details:

A moment in time!

In 1977, the City of Mobile celebrated Mobile’s 275th birthday by burying a time capsule filled with Spirit of Mobile memorabilia at Fort Condé, to be opened 50 years later, in 2026!  

Chess Club at West

Chess Club at West

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club at West:

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 im...

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!

Chess Club at Saraland

Chess Club at Saraland

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.

Summer Movie Daze at Parkway

Summer Movie Daze (The Good Dinosaur)

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Beat the heat and bring the family to enjoy a movie and popcorn at the Parkway Branch!

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.