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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[Ruby Bridges] Great Movie Adventure

Great Movie Adventure (Ruby Bridges)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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.

African American Read-In Activity Black History Scavenger Hunt

African American Read-In Activity/ Black History Scavenger Hunt

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun scavenger hunt! 

African American Read-In Activity Kid's Black History Triva & Craft

African American Read-In Activity/ Kid's Black History Triva & Craft

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore and educate yourself about Black History.

Join us for an afternoon of trivia and fun while testing your knowledge of Black History facts. You can also make a craft to take home.

Black History Bingo

Black History Bingo

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

African American Read-In Activity time. Let's learn about our Heroes through Black History BINGO!

Enjoy an afternoon of fun and learning with a game of bingo centered around black history.  

Microsoft Word Basics at toulminvlle

Microsoft Word Basics at Toulminville

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Technology Center (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Technology Center (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Master the basics. Unlock your productivity.

Great Movie Adventure

Great Movie Adventure (Selma, Lord Selma)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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.

[WR] Ebony Moment's Book Club - Jan

Ebony Moments Book Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for Deep Reads and Bold conversations at Toulminville for our monthly Book Club! 

Mardi Gras

All Day 2/15 - 2/17
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 Sunday, February 15 through Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
African American Read-In Craft

African American Read-In Activity/ Craft

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

African American Read-In Activity Craft Time!

Enjoy an afternoon of craft making to take home themed around black history month.

African American Read-In Craft

African American Read-In Activity/ Craft

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

African American Read-In Activity Craft Time!

Enjoy an afternoon of craft making to take home themed around black history month.

Microsoft Word Basics at toulminvlle

Microsoft Word Basics at Toulminville

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Technology Center (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Technology Center (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Master the basics. Unlock your productivity.

African American Read-In Craft

African American Read-In Activity/ Craft

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

African American Read-In Activity Craft Time!

Enjoy an afternoon of craft making to take home themed around black history month.

Great Movie Adventure

Great Movie Adventure (Black Panther)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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.

[TVLE] Marshmallow Challenge

Marshmallow Challenge

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge, Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Contest/Challenge, Games
Event Details:

Every marshmallow counts.

Join us at the Virginia Dillard Smith/ Toulminville Branch Library and let's see who can gather the most marshmallows for a prize during this challenge. 

[TVLE] Make-A-Craft

Make-A-Craft Day

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Craft Day at Toulminville:

Show your creative side!Join us at the Touminville Branch for a fun craft activity to make and take home. Ideal for age 6-11.

Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Show your creative side!

Join us at the Touminville Branch for a fun craft activity to make and take home. Ideal for age 6-11.

Computer Basics calendar

Computer Basics at Toulminville

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Technology Center (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Computer Basics at Toulminville:

Learn basic computer skills for adults! Computer anxiety? We can help! Join us at the Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch to attend this class and learn how to navigate...

Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Technology Center (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes

Learn basic computer skills for adults! 

Computer anxiety? We can help! Join us at the Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch to attend this class and learn how to navigate a computer and basic programs.

Registration is recommended, as class size is limited. If not registered, the class will be first come, first served until class capacity is reached. To register or for more information, please email India Cherry at icherry@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4982.

[TVLE] Red, Green, Blue Treat Challenge

Red, Green, Blue Challenge

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Red Green Blue Challenge:

Simon Says…Test your ability to follow directions with this game similar to Simon Says, but with colors to win a treat.

Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Simon Says…

Test your ability to follow directions with this game similar to Simon Says, but with colors to win a treat.

Registration is recommended! To register or for more information, please email Melissa Davis at mdavis@mplonline.org or call 251-494-4892.

Great Movie Adventure

Great Movie Adventure (Frozen)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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.

Magna Tiles Challenge

Magna Tiles Challenge

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Magna Tiles Challenge:

Its time for a Magna Challenge at the Toulminville Branch!Magna-Tiles are shaped tiles with magnets along the edges that can be used for building and creating. Not o...

Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Its time for a Magna Challenge at the Toulminville Branch!

Magna-Tiles are shaped tiles with magnets along the edges that can be used for building and creating. Not only are they super fun to use, but they also provide all kinds of learning through play.  Come show your creativity by building something extraordinary with magna tiles. We hope to see you there!

Cup Relay Game

Cup Relay Game

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stack, knock over, and flip the cups to win a prize!

Join us for an afternoon of fun and test your speed and stamina to win a prize.  

Microsoft Word Basics at toulminvlle

Microsoft Word Basics at Toulminville

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Technology Center (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Technology Center (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Master the basics. Unlock your productivity.

Gaming Wednesday (use to be on Thursdays) at the Toulminville Branch

Gaming Wednesday at the Toulminville Branch

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:45pm - 3:45pm
Quiet Study (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Quiet Study (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you enjoy gaming?

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for an afternoon of playing video games. Intended for ages 6-11. 

Great Movie Adventure

Great Movie Adventure (Frozen II)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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.

[WR] Ebony Moment's Book Club - Jan

Ebony Moments Book Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for Deep Reads and Bold conversations at Toulminville for our monthly Book Club!