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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[TVLE] Make-A-Craft

Make-A-Craft Day

Tuesday, March 17, 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 18, 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.

Tabletop Games

Tabletop Games at Toulminville Branch

Wednesday, March 18, 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
Tabletop Games:

Enjoy Tabletop games at the Toulminville Branch!Come challenge your gaming skills by playing “Tabletop” games for the day. We hope to see you there!

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

Enjoy Tabletop games at the Toulminville Branch!

Come challenge your gaming skills by playing “Tabletop” games for the day. We hope to see you there!

Great Movie Adventure

Great Movie Adventure (Charlotte's Web)

Thursday, March 19, 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.

Cup Relay Game

Cup Relay Game

Tuesday, March 24, 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 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.

[TVLE] Red, Green, Blue Treat Challenge

Red, Green, Blue Challenge

Wednesday, March 25, 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 (The King of Kings)

Thursday, March 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.

Magna Tiles Challenge

Magna Tiles Challenge

Monday, March 30, 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!

[TVLE] Marshmallow Challenge

Marshmallow Challenge

Tuesday, March 31, 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. 

Easter

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 Sunday, April 5, 2026.
[WR] Ebony Moment's Book Club - Jan

Ebony Moments Book Club

Thursday, April 9, 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! 

[WR] Ebony Moment's Book Club - Jan

Ebony Moments Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 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! 

Memorial 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, May 25, 2026.

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
Description:

All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
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 Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
[WR] Ebony Moment's Book Club - Jan

Ebony Moments Book Club

Thursday, July 9, 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! 

[WR] Ebony Moment's Book Club - Jan

Ebony Moments Book Club

Thursday, August 13, 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! 

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.