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.

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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.

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 West

Chess Club at West

Monday, June 8, 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!

Semmes Regional Library Presents The Good Dinosaur

Semmes Regional Library Presents: The Good Dinosaur

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

A Dino-Sized Tale of Friendship and Courage!

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.

Chess Club at West

Chess Club at West

Monday, June 15, 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!

Librarian's Special West Regional Art Lab

Librarian’s Special: West Regional Art Lab

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Get your creativity flowing with Art Lab at West Regional!

Librarian's Special West Regional Art Lab

Librarian’s Special: West Regional Art Lab

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Get your creativity flowing with Art Lab at West Regional!

Chess Club at West

Chess Club at West

Monday, June 22, 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 West

Chess Club at West

Monday, June 29, 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!

Librarian's Special Innovation & Imagination Day @ West

Librarian's Special: Innovation & Imagination Day at West!

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Join us in the Meeting Room for our 2nd Librarian Special of the summer! 

Librarian's Special Innovation & Imagination Day @ West

Librarian's Special: Innovation & Imagination Day at West!

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Join us in the Meeting Room for our 2nd Librarian Special of the summer! 

Chess Club at West

Chess Club at West

Monday, July 6, 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!

Semmes Regional Library Presents Jurassic Park

Semmes Regional Library Presents: Jurassic Park

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Welcome to Jurassic Park… at the Library!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults with Children

This program is designed for children with accompanying adults. Adults without children will not be permitted. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Chess Club at West

Chess Club at West

Monday, July 13, 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 West

Chess Club at West

Monday, July 20, 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 West

Chess Club at West

Monday, July 27, 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 West

Chess Club at West

Monday, August 3, 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 West

Chess Club at West

Monday, August 10, 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 West

Chess Club at West

Monday, August 17, 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 West

Chess Club at West

Monday, August 24, 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 West

Chess Club at West

Monday, August 31, 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 West

Chess Club at West

Monday, September 14, 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 West

Chess Club at West

Monday, September 21, 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!