Upcoming Events

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

10:00am–11:00am

Ages 0-5

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.

Special Performer: The Excelsior Band

3:15pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library

Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Timeless jazz to enjoy and discover!

Saturday Crafternoon (Chalk Pastel Galaxy Art)

3:00pm–3:30pm

Ages 6-11

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 use chalk to create a pastel galaxy. 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.

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

10:00am–11:00am

Ages 0-5

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.

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!

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.

Saturday Crafternoon (Father's Day Shrink Film Keychain)

3:00pm–3:30pm

Ages 6-11

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 create a Father's Day shrink film keychain. 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.

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

10:00am–11:00am

Ages 0-5

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.

Special Performer: Drum Life: Interactive Drum Circles!

3:15pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library

Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Unearth a Story—One Beat at a Time!

Saturday Crafternoon (Pointillism Paintings)

3:00pm–3:30pm

Ages 6-11

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 create a pointillism painting. 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.

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

10:00am–11:00am

Ages 0-5

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.

Librarian's Special: Free Art Day

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:

It’s a Librarian Special, and we’re turning creativity loose!

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.

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

10:00am–11:00am

Ages 0-5

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.

Special Performer: Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center

3:15pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library

Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)

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.

Saturday Crafternoon (Blow Painting)

3:00pm–3:30pm

Ages 6-11

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 create a blow painting. 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.

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

10:00am–11:00am

Ages 0-5

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.

Special Performer: The Dancing Story Lady: Deborah Ferguson

3:15pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library

Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

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

Saturday Crafternoon (Word Art Project)

3:00pm–3:30pm

Ages 6-11

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 create a word art project. 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.

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

10:00am–11:00am

Ages 0-5

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.

Special Performer: Juggle Like An Egyptian With Ron Anglin

3:15pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library

Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Summer Library Celebration

Event Details:

Unearth a Story Through Laughter and Juggling!

Saturday Crafternoon (DIY Kaleidoscope)

3:00pm–3:30pm

Ages 6-11

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 be making a DIY kaleidoscope. 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.

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore

10:00am–11:00am

Ages 0-5

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.

Labor Day

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

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

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All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 7.