Ben May Main Library

9:00am-6:00pm

Ben May Main Library
701 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

Grand Bay Library

9:00am-5:00pm

Mobile Public Library
10329 Freeland Ave
Grand Bay, AL 36541
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-7:00pm

Wed: Closed

Thu: 9:00am-6:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Local History & Genealogy

9:00am-5:00pm

Local History & Genealogy
753 Government St.
Mobile, AL 36602
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-5:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-5:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-5:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library

9:00am-6:00pm

Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
4 S McGregor Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

Parkway Branch Library

9:00am-6:00pm

Parkway Branch Library
1924-B Dauphin Island Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36605
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

Saraland Public Library

10:00am-6:00pm

Saraland Public Library
111 Saraland Loop
Saraland, AL 36571
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Semmes Regional Library

10:00am-6:00pm

Semmes Regional Library
9150 Moffett Road
Semmes, AL 36575
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-7:30pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-7:30pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Theodore Oaks Branch Library

9:00am-5:00pm

Theodore Oaks Branch Library
5808 Highway 90 West, Suite E.
Mobile, AL 36582
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-7:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-6:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Trinity Gardens Community Library

Closed

Trinity Gardens Community Library
2668 Berkley Avenue
Mobile, AL 36617
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-4:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-4:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-4:00pm

Thu: Closed

Fri: Closed

Sat: Closed

Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library

9:00am-6:00pm

Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
601 Stanton Road
Mobile, AL 36617
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

West Regional Library

9:00am-6:00pm

West Regional Library
5555 Grelot Road
Mobile, AL 36609
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

Bookmobile & Outreach

Closed

United States

View on Google Maps

Community Outreach

The Bookmobile goes to community events all over Mobile County! Contact us for more information.

Pick Up Holds

Search our Online Catalog for items & request to pick them up on the Bookmobile.

Browse the Shelves

Check-out items! Return them when the Bookmobile comes back in 3 weeks, or if due earlier, to any MPL location.

Activities

Many stops include a Storytime and/or fun activities for kids. We carry a wide variety of materials for children.

Sun: Closed

Mon: Closed

Tue: Closed

Wed: Closed

Thu: Closed

Fri: Closed

Sat: Closed

(Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds

3:00pm-7:00pmExclusive Friends Members Only Preview Sale: Friday, March 28, 3 – 7 p.m

Greater Gulf State Fair
1035 Cody Rd N
Mobile, AL 36606
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: 1:00pm-6:00pmGeneral Public Sale Days: Sunday, March 30, 1 – 6 p.m.

Mon: Closed

Tue: Closed

Wed: Closed

Thu: Closed

Fri: 3:00pm-7:00pmExclusive Friends Members Only Preview Sale: Friday, March 28, 3 – 7 p.m

Sat: 9:00am-6:00pmGeneral Public Sale Days: Saturday, March 29, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Contact Us My Account

Catalog

Website

Holiday Closures

All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/01)	Mon (12/02)	Tue (12/03)	Wed (12/04)	Thu (12/05)	Fri (12/06)	Sat (12/07)
10 am			This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Homeschool Connect 10:00am–11:30am Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (West) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Classes Supporting homeschool families at West Regional Library! Homeschool families are encouraged to join us in the Meeting Room for fun and engaging monthly programs for the whole family.	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori 10:30am–11:00am Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Saraland Public Library Room: Meeting Room (Saraland) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Storytime Let’s listen while moving & grooving in our fun storytime! Join Mrs. Tori for an interactive session of storytelling, singing, and using egg shakers or scarves. We will also be making a craft. This program is for children of all ages, but is ideal for ages 0-5.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer 2:00pm–4:00pm Ages 6-11, Teens This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Moorer) Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Beginners and experienced players welcome! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.
3 pm		This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Red Green Blue Challenge 3:30pm–4:30pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Games Simon Says… Test your ability to follow directions with this game similar to Simon Says, but with colors to win a treat.	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Make-A-Craft Day 3:30pm–4:30pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Games 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.	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Tabletop Games at Toulminville Branch 3:30pm–4:30pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Great Movie Adventure -"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" 3:00pm–4:00pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes 3:00pm–5:30pm Ages 6-11, Teens This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (Semmes) Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens Program Type: Games Beginners and experienced players welcome! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.		This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Saturday Crafternoon- Paper wreath for Christmas 3:00pm–3:30pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 deck the halls with creating a beautiful paper wreath for Christmas.
4 pm		This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West 4:00pm–4:30pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Storytime Room (West) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Storytime Join us in the West Regional Library’s Storytime Room for books, songs, and sign language! Ages 1-12 and all abilities with an adult. Designed to be welcoming for neurodivergent children, this inclusive storytime incorporates movement, music and stories along with American Sign Language (ASL). Activities presented generally fall within a preschool interest level. Siblings and therapists are welcome. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West 4:00pm–4:30pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Storytime Room (West) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Storytime Join us in the West Regional Library’s Storytime Room for books, songs, and sign language! Ages 1-12 and all abilities with an adult. Designed to be welcoming for neurodivergent children, this inclusive storytime incorporates movement, music and stories along with American Sign Language (ASL). Activities presented generally fall within a preschool interest level. Siblings and therapists are welcome. 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Ages 6-11" group What’s Up Wednesdays 4:00pm–5:00pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Wonderful Wednesdays at West 4:00pm–5:00pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Storytime Room (West) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Afternoon Fun at the West Regional Library! Stop by the library on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month for fun at the library! Each program features an engaging activity sure to make your Wednesday wonderful!	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Choose Your Adventure Book Club: Winter Wonderland 4:00pm–5:00pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Youth Programing Room (Main) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join our adventurous book club! The place to meet new friends, talk about books, play games, and create fun bookish projects. Please read a book from each month's designated category before each meeting. You don’t need to be an expert on the book to have fun! Choose a book this month with the theme Winter Wonderland (any holiday-themed or winter/snow-themed book). This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.