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Excelsior Band Preservation Celebrates The 11th Annual Jazz Appreciation Musical Tribute: Inonic Jazz Standards

Excelsior Band Preservation Celebrates The 11th Annual Jazz Appreciation Musical Tribute: Iconic Jazz Standards

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Dedicated to Jazz Preservation for Future Generations!

[MAIN] Dementia Caregivers Talk

Dementia Workshop with Gulf Coast Dementia Service

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library

Program Type:

Classes

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Informative literature will be available and 3 CEUs will be given.

Friends of the Mobile Public Library Mobile Public Libraries

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

Program Type:

Booksale

Age Group:

All Ages
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 Mobile Public Libraries

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

Program Type:

Booksale

Age Group:

All Ages
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 Mobile Public Libraries

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
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!

SLC Kick OFF 2026

Summer Library Celebration: SLC Kickoff 2026

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

Program Type:

Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Unearth A Story!

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Red, Green, Blue Challenge

3:15pm–4:15pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Simon Says…

Test your ability to follow directions with this game similar to Simon Says, but with colors to win a treat.

Registration is recommended! To register or for more information, please email Melissa Davis at mdavis@mplonline.org or call 251-494-4892.

Great Movie Adventure (Dora And The Lost City Of Gold)

3:15pm–4:45pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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.

Match box Game

3:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Strike up the fun!

Playing memory games can improve other brain functions, such as attention, concentration, and focus. Join us a the Toulminville Branch by playing and testing your memorization skills. This time see if you can put the bottles in the correct order and win a prize.

Make-A-Craft Day

3:15pm–3:45pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Show your creative side!

Join us at the Touminville Branch for a fun craft activity to make and take home. Ideal for age 6-11.

Red, Green, Blue Challenge

3:15pm–4:15pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Simon Says…

Test your ability to follow directions with this game similar to Simon Says, but with colors to win a treat.

Registration is recommended! To register or for more information, please email Melissa Davis at mdavis@mplonline.org or call 251-494-4892.

Great Movie Adventure (Lilo & Stitch)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Holiday Fun, Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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.

Tabletop Games at Toulminville Branch

3:15pm–4:15pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Enjoy Tabletop games at the Toulminville Branch!

Come challenge your gaming skills by playing “Tabletop” games for the day. We hope to see you there!

Make-A-Craft Day

3:15pm–3:45pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Show your creative side!

Join us at the Touminville Branch for a fun craft activity to make and take home. Ideal for age 6-11.

Tabletop Games at Toulminville Branch

3:15pm–4:15pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Enjoy Tabletop games at the Toulminville Branch!

Come challenge your gaming skills by playing “Tabletop” games for the day. We hope to see you there!

Great Movie Adventure (Zootopia 2)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Holiday Fun, Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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.

Ebony Moments Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for Deep Reads and Bold conversations at Toulminville for our monthly Book Club! 

Match box Game

3:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Strike up the fun!

Playing memory games can improve other brain functions, such as attention, concentration, and focus. Join us a the Toulminville Branch by playing and testing your memorization skills. This time see if you can put the bottles in the correct order and win a prize.

Make-A-Craft Day

3:15pm–3:45pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Show your creative side!

Join us at the Touminville Branch for a fun craft activity to make and take home. Ideal for age 6-11.

Red, Green, Blue Challenge

3:15pm–4:15pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Simon Says…

Test your ability to follow directions with this game similar to Simon Says, but with colors to win a treat.

Registration is recommended! To register or for more information, please email Melissa Davis at mdavis@mplonline.org or call 251-494-4892.

Great Movie Adventure (Freakier Friday)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Holiday Fun, Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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.

Memorial 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
Description:
All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

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

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

"Diggery's Dinosaur Adventure!"

Sip "N" Paint

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Relax, release, paint, and have fun!

Calling all seniors to join us at the Toulminville Branch for a day of creativity and relaxation while painting and enjoying a Coke and snacks on us.  

Registration is recommended! To register or for more information, please email Breanna Roberson at broberson@mplonline.org or call 251-494-4982.

Special Performer: The Excelsior Band

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Timeless jazz to enjoy and discover!

Great Movie Adventure for Adults (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom)

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch to enjoy movies and snacks!

Join us for the feature film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), PG-13 | 2hr 88 mins., When a volcano on Isla Nublar threatens to endanger the dinosaurs, Claire recruits Owen to rescue the animals from total extinction

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: 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.

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.

Special Performer: Drum Life: Interactive Drum Circles!

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Unearth a Story—One Beat at a Time!

Librarian's Special: Mobile Police Department Safety Day

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 Police Department Safety Day and learn how they protect and serve our community.