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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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Saturday Crafternoon (Mardi Gras Mask Craft)

Saturday, February 14, 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.

Laissez les bons temps rouler. Let the good times roll this Saturday, as we enjoy making a Mardi Gras Mask. 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.

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
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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 Sunday, February 15 through Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Good Listener Storytime at Moorer:

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is desig...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!

Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning.

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West:

Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving!Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are design...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving!

Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin’ going on!

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes:

Every Wednesday!Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite the...

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Every Wednesday!

Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations!

For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Tales & Tunes at Saraland:

Let’s listen while moving & grooving in our fun storytime!Join Mrs. Tori for an interactive session of storytelling, singing, and using egg shakers or scarves. We will also be ...

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime

Let’s listen while moving & grooving in our fun storytime!

Join Mrs. Tori for an interactive session of storytelling, singing, and using egg shakers or scarves. We will also be making a craft.

This program is for children of all ages, but is ideal for ages 0-5.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore:

Join us for stories and songs and lots of fun! Storytime’s act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music, and more....

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for stories and songs and lots of fun! 

Storytime’s act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music, and more. This story time event is designed with preschool aged children in mind, but all ages are welcome!

Space is limited; first come – first served. For more information, please call (251)662-9676 or email the Theodore Oaks Circulation Desk at theocir@mplonline.org.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Listen & Learn Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Listen & Learn Storytime:

Let’s Listen and Learn with fun stories and songs!Storytime has many benefits for children such as promoting early literacy, language development, help develop concentration, socia...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Let’s Listen and Learn with fun stories and songs!

Storytime has many benefits for children such as promoting early literacy, language development, help develop concentration, social skills, communication skills, and encourages their imagination and creativity. Join us in the Storytime room at West Regional for fun stories and songs. Ideal for ages 3-5 years.

For more information, please call (251)340-8571 or email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org.

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Good Listener Storytime at Moorer:

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is desig...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!

Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoons at West

Wednesday, February 18, 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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Crafty Corner (Lunar New Year- Year of the Horse)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Crafty Corner:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

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

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

Lunar New Year has arrived, and with it has come the Year of the Horse! Help us ring it in with some horsing around as we create unique and colorful horses.

This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

What’s Up Wednesdays

Wednesday, February 18, 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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Wonderful Wednesdays at West

Wednesday, February 18, 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!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West:

Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving!Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are design...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving!

Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin’ going on!

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Listen & Learn Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Listen & Learn Storytime:

Let’s Listen and Learn with fun stories and songs!Storytime has many benefits for children such as promoting early literacy, language development, help develop concentration, socia...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Let’s Listen and Learn with fun stories and songs!

Storytime has many benefits for children such as promoting early literacy, language development, help develop concentration, social skills, communication skills, and encourages their imagination and creativity. Join us in the Storytime room at West Regional for fun stories and songs. Ideal for ages 3-5 years.

For more information, please call (251)340-8571 or email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Takeover

Thursday, February 19, 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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Throwdown Thursday

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Throwdown Thursday:

Afterschool in the Teen Space at West Regional Library!This is a laid-back meetup to unwind playing games with other teens. We play lots of video games, both new and classic – Play...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Afterschool in the Teen Space at West Regional Library!

This is a laid-back meetup to unwind playing games with other teens. We play lots of video games, both new and classic – Playstation, Nintendo and Xbox available. We also have board games and other tabletop activities. There are computers to play on as well if you enjoy PC games. It’s all about unwinding and having fun after school.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Rock n’ Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Rock n’ Storytime:

It’s story-time with a musical twist.Experience your favorite stories old and new, come to life with narrator and, guitarist Mr. Dave, and of course, you. Each meeting, we’ll read ...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (West)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

It’s story-time with a musical twist.

Experience your favorite stories old and new, come to life with narrator and, guitarist Mr. Dave, and of course, you. Each meeting, we’ll read a story together, and perform one or two sing-alongs as well.

 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Create it, Build it, Play it!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Create it, Build it, Play it!:

Fun for children of all ages!Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun STEAM/STEM focused crafts and activities. Get creative and have fun socializing with other...

Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Fun for children of all ages!

Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun STEAM/STEM focused crafts and activities. Get creative and have fun socializing with others who love arts and crafts.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Once Upon a Craft

Thursday, February 19, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Legoland in Saraland

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Legoland in Saraland:

Let’s have fun in Legoland!LEGOs encourage kids to learn while having fun! Use your imagination & challenge your LEGO skills. We will even have Duplo blocks for toddlers. 

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games

Let’s have fun in Legoland!

LEGOs encourage kids to learn while having fun! Use your imagination & challenge your LEGO skills. We will even have Duplo blocks for toddlers.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bayside Book Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Literary Journey Across America!

Join us on Zoom for our monthly book club. This month, we’ll discuss The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids:

Sign up for guitar lessons at Semmes today!Is your child interested in learning to play the guitar? Now's their chance! Join us in the Semmes Meeting Room for FREE lessons. Lesson ...

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Classes

Sign up for guitar lessons at Semmes today!

Is your child interested in learning to play the guitar? Now's their chance! Join us in the Semmes Meeting Room for FREE lessons. Lesson books will be available. However, please bring your own guitar. For children ages 6-11.

Registration is required.  To register and for more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.