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Read & Play Storytime at Main

Read & Play Storytime

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 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...

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.


 

[MAIN] Story Lab

Story Lab

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Story Lab at Main:

Join us in the Youth Programming Room to listen, laugh, and learn! Our Story Lab encourages the exploration of concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STE...

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime

Join us in the Youth Programming Room to listen, laugh, and learn! 

Our Story Lab encourages the exploration of concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). We will start with a brief story. Then, children and their caregivers will explore a variety of hands-on activities based on the story. This program is designed for children ages 4 to 7 and their caregivers. 

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

 

Teen Anime Hangout

Teen Anime Hangout

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 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.

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.

What’s Up Wednesdays

What’s Up Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come hang out and have some fun!

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.

[MAIN] Bedrock Studio

Bedrock Studio

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Bedrock Studio:

Building is more enjoyable when friends help out!Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly sp...

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Building is more enjoyable when friends help out!

Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space. 

Ideal for ages 8 - 11.

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

[MAIN] Dementia Caregivers Talk

Dementia Workshop with Gulf Coast Dementia Service

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
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.

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.

Plantation Church Records: African American Genealogy Workshop

Plantation Church Records: African American Genealogy Workshop

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
AT&T Technology Center (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
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!

Labor Day

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
Description:
All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 7.
The Freedmen's Bureau African American Genealogy Workshop at Main

The Freedmen’s Bureau: African American Genealogy Workshop

Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
AT&T Technology Center (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
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:

Learn through digital collection of records!

[MAIN] Dementia Caregivers Talk

Dementia Workshop with Gulf Coast Dementia Service

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
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.

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.

[LH&G] Mobile Genealogy Social

Genealogy Social with the Mobile African American Genealogical & Historical Society

Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Ben May Main Library Meeting Room for a special genealogy social with the Mobile African American Genealogical & Historical Society! 

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.