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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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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!

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

Age Group:

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!

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

Age Group:

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 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.

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori

10:30am–11:00am

Ages 6-11

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.

Dinosaur Fossils

3:00pm–4:00pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Event Details:

Unearth a fossil!

Teen Game on

4:30pm–5:30pm

Teens

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Calling All Teens!

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.

Special Performer: Drum Life: Interactive Drum Circles!

10:00am–11:00am

All Ages

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Unearth a Story—One Beat at a Time!

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.

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori

10:30am–11:00am

Ages 6-11

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.

Legoland in Saraland

4:30pm–5:30pm

Children

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.

Librarian's Special: Georgetown Fellowship Fire Rescue 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

Event Details:

Georgetown Fellowship Fire Rescue Department is here to help!

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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.

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.

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori

10:30am–11:00am

Ages 6-11

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.

Teen Game on

4:30pm–5:30pm

Teens

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Calling All Teens!

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4

Closing

Branches:

Description:

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

Special Performer: Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center

10:00am–11:00am

All Ages

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

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.

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.

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori

10:30am–11:00am

Ages 6-11

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.

Legoland in Saraland

4:30pm–5:30pm

Children

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.

Special Performer: The Dancing Story Lady: Deborah Ferguson

10:00am–11:00am

All Ages

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Discover stories of the past through dance, music, and imagination!

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.

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori

10:30am–11:00am

Ages 6-11

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.

Slimasauras

3:00pm–4:00pm

Ages 6-11

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

“Get Ready to Roar with Slime!”

Teen Game on

4:30pm–5:30pm

Teens

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Calling All Teens!

Special Performer: Juggle Like An Egyptian With Ron Anglin

10:00am–11:00am

All Ages

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Unearth a Story Through Laughter and Juggling!

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Food Allergies

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