Upcoming Events

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am

Children, Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Inspiring a passion for reading!

Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 – 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning!

Registration is required for groups. To register, or for more information, please email the Parkway Reference Desk at pwyref@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

Dark & Mysterious True Crime Book Club (with author & guest speaker John Glatt)

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

Are you fascinated by the “dark and mysterious” world of true crime?

Tea and Talk Book Club

10:00am–11:00am

Adults

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

You are cordially invited to enjoy tea and a book!

Brick-By-Brick LEGO Club

3:00pm–4:00pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Let’s have some LEGO fun building amazing things together!

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am

Children, Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Inspiring a passion for reading!

Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 – 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning!

Registration is required for groups. To register, or for more information, please email the Parkway Reference Desk at pwyref@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

Special Performer: Story Ship presents "Diggery's Dinosaur Adventure"

3:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

"Diggery's Dinosaur Adventure!"

Summer Movie Daze (The Good Dinosaur)

3:00pm–4:30pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Beat the heat and bring the family to enjoy a movie and popcorn at the Parkway Branch!

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.

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am

Children, Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Inspiring a passion for reading!

Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 – 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning!

Registration is required for groups. To register, or for more information, please email the Parkway Reference Desk at pwyref@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

Special Performer: The Excelsior Band

3:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Color Our world with the sounds of Jazz!

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am

Children, Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Inspiring a passion for reading!

Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 – 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning!

Registration is required for groups. To register, or for more information, please email the Parkway Reference Desk at pwyref@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

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!

Juneteenth

All Day

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.

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am

Children, Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Inspiring a passion for reading!

Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 – 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning!

Registration is required for groups. To register, or for more information, please email the Parkway Reference Desk at pwyref@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

Tea and Talk Book Club

10:00am–11:00am

Adults

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

You are cordially invited to enjoy tea and a book!

Special Performer: Drum Life: Interactive Drum Circles!

3:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Unearth a Story—One Beat at a Time!

Brick-By-Brick LEGO Club

3:00pm–4:00pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Let’s have some LEGO fun building amazing things together!

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am

Children, Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Inspiring a passion for reading!

Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 – 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning!

Registration is required for groups. To register, or for more information, please email the Parkway Reference Desk at pwyref@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

Dark & Mysterious True Crime Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

Are you fascinated by the “dark and mysterious” world of true crime?

Librarian's Special: Bowling

3:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: All Ages

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

Event Details:

Let's get the ball rolling!

Come to the Parkway Branch for an exciting afternoon of indoor bowling! Don't miss out on the fun!

Summer Movie Daze (Journey to the Center of the Earth)

3:00pm–4:30pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Beat the heat and bring the family to enjoy a movie and popcorn at the Parkway Branch!

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.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4

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.

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am

Children, Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Inspiring a passion for reading!

Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 – 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning!

Registration is required for groups. To register, or for more information, please email the Parkway Reference Desk at pwyref@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

Special Performer: Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center

3:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Raptors, Our Modern Day Dinosaurs!

Join us and the Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center to enjoy close encounters with live hawks, owls, and vultures, and learn how they are related to dinosaurs.

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am

Children, Ages 0-5

Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library

Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)

Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5

Program Type: Storytime

Inspiring a passion for reading!

Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 – 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning!

Registration is required for groups. To register, or for more information, please email the Parkway Reference Desk at pwyref@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

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Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.