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

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This event is in the "All Ages" group

For the Love of Reading Beanstack Challenge

02/01/2026 @ 8:00am–02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge, Holiday Fun
Event Details:

Fall in love with reading this February!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

West Regional Mardi Gras Crown Contest

02/02/2026 @ 9:00am–02/10/2026 @ 8:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Education at Moorer

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the world of beginners’ computer literacy skills.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Create! Play! Learn!

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 0-5
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Time for some creative play at West Regional Library! 

Create! Play! Learn! at West Regional Library Time for some creative play! Join us in the Meeting Room for fun and learning! This program is designed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind and uses engaging activities to develop skills they will need when they start school! 

Wear your play clothes – it might get messy!

If you have questions or need additional information, please email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8571.

This event is in the "Adults" group

By the “Book” Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us at the Grand Bay Library for By The “Book” Book Club!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club at West

2:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!

Join us in the Meeting Room every Monday to learn how to play or improve your skill at the game of chess! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. No experience is necessary to join the club – just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling all crochet lovers!

Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects, and chat with fellow yarn crafters. Beginners are welcome!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun scavenger hunt! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crochet at West

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stitch, Relax, Create, Crochet, & Chill! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Inspiring a passion for reading!

Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 – 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning!

Registration is required for groups. To register, or for more information, please email Jade Gregory at jgregory@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Read & Play Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more!

Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and making new friends. This program is best suited for ages 0-3.

 

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


 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Tuesday Time Out Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Entertaining storytime designed for preschool-aged children!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Teens D&D

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Begin your epic adventure with Dungeons and Dragons!

Join us at West in the Teens Programming Room for a Homeschool Teen-led Dungeons and Dragons campaign. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

CraftNFun

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

Do you love crafting?  

This event is in the "Adults" group

British Mystery Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Quiet Study (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join our British Mystery Book Club to unravel the mysteries.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Explore and educate yourself about Black History.

Join us for an afternoon of trivia and fun while testing your knowledge of Black History facts. You can also make a craft to take home.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Black History Bingo

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

African American Read-In Activity time. Let's learn about our Heroes through Black History BINGO!

Enjoy an afternoon of fun and learning with a game of bingo centered around black history.  

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Clue Crew

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: Games
Event Details:

Do you love solving mysteries, finding hidden treasures, and cracking secret codes? 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Join us at Semmes Regional Library! 

Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with Lego activities! This program is designed for children ages 6 - 18.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

"We must never stop failing, because the minute we do, we've failed." -Dungeons and Dragons

Come roll some dice and go on an epic adventure with D&D at the Moorer Branch Library! Teens ages 12-18 are invited to come create heroes and venture into the unknown in the popular table-top adventure game.

Registration is recommended! For more information, please email Alec Broussard at abroussard@mplonline.org, or call 251-494-4140.

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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!

Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning.

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving!

Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin’ going on!

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Honoring Black History Month!

Join us in Bernheim Hall for a toe-tapping, interactive storytime. We are celebrating picture books by African American authors and historical figures. We can’t wait to see you there!