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Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm

(Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds

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Booksale

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Library Branch: (Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Booksale

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The Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale is back!

Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale 2026

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm

(Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds

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Booksale

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All Ages

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Library Branch: (Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Booksale

Event Details:

The Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale is back!

Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale 2026

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm

(Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds

Program Type:

Booksale

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All Ages

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Library Branch: (Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Booksale

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The Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale is back!

Summer Library Celebration: SLC Kickoff 2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Ben May Main Library at Ben May Main Library

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Summer Library Celebration

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All Ages

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Ben May Main Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

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Unearth A Story!

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Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

3:00pm–5:00pm

All Ages

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.

Chess Club at West

2:00pm–5:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (West)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!

Join us in the Meeting Room every Monday to learn how to play or improve your skill at the game of chess! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. No experience is necessary to join the club – just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship!

Chess Club at Saraland

3:30pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

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Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.

Stomp, Chomp and Watch Cinema! (Journey to the Center of the Earth)

4:30pm–6:30pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Grand Bay Library

Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies

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Ready for a T-Rex-sized adventure?

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Bernheim Movie Adventure: The Good Dinosaur

10:00am–11:00am

All Ages

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

A Dino-Sized Tale of Friendship and Courage!

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

3:00pm–5:00pm

All Ages

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.

Semmes Regional Library Presents: The Good Dinosaur

3:00pm–5:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

A Dino-Sized Tale of Friendship and Courage!

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.

Librarian's Special: Saraland Police Department

10:00am–11:00am

All Ages

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Librarian's Special, Summer Library Celebration

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Saraland Police Department: Dedicated to Serving and Protecting Our Community.

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.

Librarian’s Special: Fire Safety with Semmes Fire and Rescue Department

1:00pm–2:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Librarian's Special, Summer Library Celebration

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Dedicated to serve and protect in our community.

Chess Club at West

2:00pm–5:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (West)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!

Librarian's Special: Fire Safety at Moorer

3:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Librarian's Special, Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Fire & Safety to the Rescue!

Chess Club at Saraland

3:30pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.

Librarian’s Special: West Regional Art Lab

9:30am–10:30am

All Ages

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (West)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Librarian's Special, Summer Library Celebration

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Get your creativity flowing with Art Lab at West Regional!

Librarian’s Special: West Regional Art Lab

11:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (West)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Librarian's Special, Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Get your creativity flowing with Art Lab at West Regional!

Librarian’s Special: Karaoke Kids & Story Hour

10:00am–11:00am

All Ages

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games, Librarian's Special, Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Shine like the star you are!

Librarian’s Special: Karaoke Kids & Story Hour

1:00pm–2:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games, Librarian's Special, Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Shine like the star you are!

Librarian's Special: Fire Safety with the Mobile Fire and Rescue Dept.

3:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Librarian's Special, Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Let's learn about fire safety and prevention!

Librarian's Special: Theodore Dawes Fire Rescue Department

3:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library

Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Librarian's Special, Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime treat as the Theodore Dawes Fire Rescue Department rolls up to the library!

Librarian's Special: Mobile Fire & Rescue Department

1:00pm–1:45pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Librarian's Special, Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Fire & Safety to the Rescue!

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for an afternoon with the Mobile Fire Department. Learn about fire safety and prevention and tour the fire truck.

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

3:00pm–5:00pm

All Ages

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.

Chess Club at West

2:00pm–5:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: Meeting Room (West)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!

Chess Club at Saraland

3:30pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.

Stomp, Chomp and Watch Cinema! (Jurassic World: Rebirth)

4:30pm–6:30pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Grand Bay Library

Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Ready for a T-Rex-sized adventure?

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.

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

3:00pm–5:00pm

All Ages

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.

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