Mardi Gras Library Closures

ALL Mobile Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, February 15 through Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for Mardi Gras.

Branch-Specific Closures:

Ben May Main Library will close early at 5 p.m. on the following parade days: January 30–31 and February 5–13, 2026.
Ben May Main Library and Local History & Genealogy will be closed on Saturday, February 14.
Trinity Gardens Community Library will be closed Sunday, February 15 through Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Winter Reading 2026: Read with Benny Beanstack Challenge

01/01/2026 @ 8:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm

Online/Virtual

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Contest/Challenge, Holiday Fun

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Online/Virtual

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Contest/Challenge, Holiday Fun

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Read with Benny!

Earn fun, Benny-themed badges for logging your reading and completing activities. Participate for a chance to win a plush Benny. So, grab a book and join Benny for an unforgettable reading adventure!

West Regional Mardi Gras Crown Contest

02/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/10/2026 @ 8:00pm

West Regional Library at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday Fun

Age Group:

Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

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Library Branch: West Regional Library

Room: West Regional Library

Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Fun

Event Details:

Stop by the West Regional library and decorate a Mardi Gras Crown!

Mardi Calendar [SLND] Tales & Tunes LM Calendar

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori (Special Mardi Gras Storytime)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday Fun, Storytime

Age Group:

Ages 6-11

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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library

Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)

Age Group: Ages 6-11

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Fun, Storytime

Event Details:

Let’s listen while moving & grooving in our fun storytime! Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Saturday Crafternoon (Mardi Gras Mask Craft)

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday Fun

Age Group:

Ages 6-11

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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:

Laissez les bons temps rouler. Let the good times roll this Saturday, as we enjoy making a Mardi Gras Mask. This activity is limited to 12 participants.

Mobile Literary Festival 2026: Great Expectations

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Ben May Main Library at Ben May Main Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Ben May Main Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

FREE literary festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Ben May Main Library in Mobile, Alabama.

An Afternoon of Stars with the Mobile Opera

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library

Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Events

Event Details:

The Mobile Opera Presents the Cast of Mozart’s The Magic Flute

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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

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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

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

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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!

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Crafty Corner (Ancient Greek Water Clocks)

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!

Catapulting from ancient Rome to ancient Greece, we're continuing our STEM activities with Ancient Greek Water Clocks. All it'll take is the materials, our skills, and a bit of time.

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