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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

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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Bedrock Studio

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Building is more enjoyable when friends help out!

Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space. 

Ideal for ages 8 - 11.

For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.

Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling young artists!

If you have a passion for painting, join us at the Grand Bay Library for fun, friends and paint projects. Pre-drawn canvases and paints are provided.

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.

Saturday Crafternoon (Tissue Paper 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's activity will be tissue paper 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.

My American Story

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

“My American Story!”

Crafternoons at West

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters!

Bring your own craft and join us in the meeting room for an afternoon of fun and conversation with other crafters.

Crafty Corner (Woven Baskets)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

Basket weaving can be found throughout many cultures and comes in different styles. Join us as we put our own spin on basket weaving using popsicle sticks, thread, and a paper cup.

What’s Up Wednesdays

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come hang out and have some fun!

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.

Thursday Art Lab at Moorer (Jurassic World Dinorama)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Show your creativity & create a jurassic world dinorama!

Create it, Build it, Play it!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Fun for children of all ages!

Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun STEAM/STEM focused crafts and activities. Get creative and have fun socializing with others who love arts and crafts.

Bedrock Studio

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Building is more enjoyable when friends help out!

Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space. 

Ideal for ages 8 - 11.

For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycl-o-saurus

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Programming room for a ‘Recycle & Roar” workshop. 

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.

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
Event Details:

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!

Dino Adventure at West

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Join Mr. Dave for a Dino-tastic adventure @ West Regional Library! 

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!

Crafternoons at West

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters!

Bring your own craft and join us in the meeting room for an afternoon of fun and conversation with other crafters.

Crafty Corner (Hieroglyphic Jewelry)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

Help us unearth a bit of ancient civilization using the power of imagination! Using beads and air-dry clay, we'll create amazing Egyptian-style jewelry that everyone can enjoy.

What’s Up Wednesdays

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come hang out and have some fun!

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.

Bedrock Studio

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Building is more enjoyable when friends help out!

Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space. 

Ideal for ages 8 - 11.

For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.

Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling young artists!

If you have a passion for painting, join us at the Grand Bay Library for fun, friends and paint projects. Pre-drawn canvases and paints are provided.

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.

Passion Painters Paint and Sip

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Budding artists and passion painters!

Please join us at the Grand Bay Library for our Paint and Sip get together. It’s a social outing to mix and mingle with friends or meet new ones while you paint and sip. A variety of snacks and drinks including tea, coffee, juice, and soda will be provided.

Only 20 spots available, please call (251) 494-2207 to register today! For more information about this event, please email ealfred@mplonline.org.