Juneteenth

All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19.

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The Southern Literary Trail presents Lillian Smith's Killers of the Dream

Lillian Smith's Killer of the Dream (Exhibit)

05/16/2025 @ 9:00am to 06/27/2025 @ 5:00pm
Ben May Main Library at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits
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Praise for a Georgia Writer from the Birmingham Jail

Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence

Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence (Documentary)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Movies, Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies, Exhibits
Event Details:

Praise for a Georgia Writer from the Birmingham Jail

Read & Play Storytime at Main

Read & Play Storytime

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Read & Play Storytime at Main:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory s...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!

Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and making new friends. This program is best suited for ages 0-3.

 

For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.


 

Sensory Time with Tiny Touches

Sensory Time with Tiny Touches

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Sensory Time with Tiny Touches:

Exploring Sensory Experiences with Gentle Touches!Join us in the Youth Programming Room for the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy little maker ses...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Games

Exploring Sensory Experiences with Gentle Touches!

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy little maker sessions, sensory-friendly activities, and more. You don’t want to miss it! 

This program is best suited for ages 3-5 and uses fun, engaging activities for hidden learning! Wear your play clothes – it might get messy! 

For more information, call 251-340-1325 or email Main's Youth Desk at mainyou@mplonline.org. 

Teen Painting Class

Teen Crafternoon: Painting Class

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting!

Teens, meet us at the Ben May Main Library in the Teen Space to learn some watercolor basics and leave with your own artwork.

Librarian’s Special: Karaoke Kids & Story Hour

Librarian’s Special: Karaoke Kids & Story Hour

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Closed
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Registration Required
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!

Librarian’s Special: Karaoke Kids & Story Hour

Librarian’s Special: Karaoke Kids & Story Hour

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
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!

Teen Anime Hangout

Teen Anime Hangout

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Anime Hangout:

Anime newcomers are welcome!Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Anime newcomers are welcome!

Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual
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All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19.
Read & Play Storytime at Main

Read & Play Storytime

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Read & Play Storytime at Main:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory s...

View Details
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!

Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and making new friends. This program is best suited for ages 0-3.

 

For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.


 

Sensory Time with Tiny Touches

Sensory Time with Tiny Touches

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Sensory Time with Tiny Touches:

Exploring Sensory Experiences with Gentle Touches!Join us in the Youth Programming Room for the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy little maker ses...

View Details
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Games

Exploring Sensory Experiences with Gentle Touches!

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy little maker sessions, sensory-friendly activities, and more. You don’t want to miss it! 

This program is best suited for ages 3-5 and uses fun, engaging activities for hidden learning! Wear your play clothes – it might get messy! 

For more information, call 251-340-1325 or email Main's Youth Desk at mainyou@mplonline.org. 

A Nightmare on Government Street Book Club

A Nightmare on Government Street Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Presenting: Final Girl Summer! 

[MAIN] Dementia Caregivers Talk

Dementia Workshop with Gulf Coast Dementia Service

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Informative literature will be available and 3 CEUs will be given.

Special Performer_ The Story Ship Presents _The Rainbow Thief”

Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief”

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention everyone! We need your help!   A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.  

Special Performer_ The Story Ship Presents _The Rainbow Thief

Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief”

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention everyone! We need your help!   A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.  

Teen Anime Hangout

Teen Anime Hangout

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Anime Hangout:

Anime newcomers are welcome!Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

View Details
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Anime newcomers are welcome!

Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

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.

Reader’s Theater

Reader’s Theater at Main

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
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: Games
Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for a theatrical experience! 

Thrilling Thursdays

Thrilling Thursdays at Main

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
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
Event Details:

Let’s enjoy Thursdays with fun and exciting activities!

Resin & Shine

Teen Crafternoon: Resin & Shine

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
View Details
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting!

Teens, meet us at the Ben May Main Library in the Teen Space to make colorful resin pieces to use and enjoy this summer.

Just Craftin' Around at Main

Just Craftin' Around

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Just Craftin’ Around:

Each month we’ll take a look at a new craft!Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Study Room to craft and chat. Beginners are welcome.  

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Each month we’ll take a look at a new craft!

Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Study Room to craft and chat. Beginners are welcome. 

 

This month's craft is Embroidered Photographs! Pick up a free “Take and Make” kit. This program is intended for adults. 

Boundary Changes African American Genealogy Workshop

Boundary Changes: African American Genealogy Workshop

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
AT&T Technology Center (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: AT&T Technology Center (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Registration Required
Event Details:

The African American Genealogical Society is ready to assist you with your research!

Read & Play Storytime at Main

Read & Play Storytime

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Read & Play Storytime at Main:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory s...

View Details
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!

Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and making new friends. This program is best suited for ages 0-3.

 

For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.


 

Sensory Time with Tiny Touches

Sensory Time with Tiny Touches

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Sensory Time with Tiny Touches:

Exploring Sensory Experiences with Gentle Touches!Join us in the Youth Programming Room for the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy little maker ses...

View Details
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Games

Exploring Sensory Experiences with Gentle Touches!

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy little maker sessions, sensory-friendly activities, and more. You don’t want to miss it! 

This program is best suited for ages 3-5 and uses fun, engaging activities for hidden learning! Wear your play clothes – it might get messy! 

For more information, call 251-340-1325 or email Main's Youth Desk at mainyou@mplonline.org. 

Librarian’s Special Library Jeopardy

Librarian’s Special: Library Jeopardy!

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Open
Register Now
Registration Required
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.