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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Crafternoons at West

Crafternoons at West

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters!

Bring your own craft and join us in the meeting room for an afternoon of fun and conversation with other crafters.

What’s Up Wednesdays

What’s Up Wednesdays

Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Once Upon a Craft

Once Upon a Craft

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen, craft, and have some fun!

Advanced Watercolor at Moorer

Advanced Watercolor

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention all advanced watercolor painters!

Saturday Crafternoon

Saturday Crafternoon (Caterpillar Crawl)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday Fun
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Saturday Crafternoon:

Let’s enjoy making crafts together!Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Fun
Event Details:

Let’s enjoy making crafts together!

Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.

This Saturday, we will enjoy crafting a Caterpillar Crawl. This activity is limited to 12 participants. 

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.

Watercolor for Teens

Watercolor for Teens at West

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the art of Watercolor!

Teens, join us at the West Regional Library in the meeting room to learn some beginning watercolor techniques and channel your inner "Bob Ross" to create a watercolor a beach scene. 

Watercolor for Beginners at Moorer

Watercolor for Beginners

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Watercolor for Beginners:

A splash of color!Join us for a fun afternoon of learning watercolor techniques. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. No exp...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

A splash of color!

Join us for a fun afternoon of learning watercolor techniques. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. No experience is required. 

Registration is required. To register, please fill out the form below. 

For information, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org & Mrs. McCoo at vmccoo@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140.

Crafternoons at West

Crafternoons at West

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Quiet Study (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters!

Bring your own craft and join us in the meeting room for an afternoon of fun and conversation with other crafters.

What’s Up Wednesdays

What’s Up Wednesdays

Wednesday, April 1, 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.

Wonderful Wednesdays at West

Wonderful Wednesdays at West

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Wonderful Wednesdays at West:

Afternoon Fun at the West Regional Library!Stop by the library on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month for fun at the library! Each program features an engaging activity sure to...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Afternoon Fun at the West Regional Library!

Stop by the library on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month for fun at the library! Each program features an engaging activity sure to make your Wednesday wonderful!

Teen Takeover LM Calendar

Teen Takeover

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

It's time for Teen Takeover at the Parkway Branch!

Once Upon a Craft

Once Upon a Craft

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen, craft, and have some fun!

Teen Crochet @ West

Teen Crochet at West

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stitch, Relax, Create, Crochet, & Chill! 

Crafternoons at West

Crafternoons at West

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters!

Bring your own craft and join us in the meeting room for an afternoon of fun and conversation with other crafters.

What’s Up Wednesdays

What’s Up Wednesdays

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

Teen Takeover LM Calendar

Teen Takeover

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

It's time for Teen Takeover at the Parkway Branch!

Once Upon a Craft

Once Upon a Craft

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen, craft, and have some fun!

Advanced Watercolor at Moorer

Advanced Watercolor

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention all advanced watercolor painters!

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Crochet and Knit Class:

Calling all crochet lovers!Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects, and chat with fellow yarn crafters. Beginners are welcome!

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling all crochet lovers!

Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects, and chat with fellow yarn crafters. Beginners are welcome!

Watercolor for Beginners at Moorer

Watercolor for Beginners

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Watercolor for Beginners:

A splash of color!Join us for a fun afternoon of learning watercolor techniques. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. No exp...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

A splash of color!

Join us for a fun afternoon of learning watercolor techniques. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. No experience is required. 

Registration is required. To register, please fill out the form below. 

For information, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org & Mrs. McCoo at vmccoo@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140.

Crafternoons at West

Crafternoons at West

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Quiet Study (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Quiet Study (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters!

Bring your own craft and join us in the meeting room for an afternoon of fun and conversation with other crafters.

What’s Up Wednesdays

What’s Up Wednesdays

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

Wonderful Wednesdays at West

Wonderful Wednesdays at West

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Wonderful Wednesdays at West:

Afternoon Fun at the West Regional Library!Stop by the library on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month for fun at the library! Each program features an engaging activity sure to...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Afternoon Fun at the West Regional Library!

Stop by the library on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month for fun at the library! Each program features an engaging activity sure to make your Wednesday wonderful!

Teen Takeover LM Calendar

Teen Takeover

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

It's time for Teen Takeover at the Parkway Branch!