Ben May Main Library

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

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Grand Bay Library

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

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Sun: Closed

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Tue: 10:00am-7:00pm

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Local History & Genealogy

9:00am-5:00pm

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

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Mon: 9:00am-5:00pm

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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

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm

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Parkway Branch Library

9:00am-6:00pm

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

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm

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Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

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Saraland Public Library

10:00am-6:00pm

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

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

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Semmes Regional Library

10:00am-6:00pm

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

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-7:30pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

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Theodore Oaks Branch Library

9:00am-6:00pm

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

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Mon: 9:00am-7:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

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Trinity Gardens Community Library

10:00am-4:00pm

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

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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

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West Regional Library

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

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Bookmobile & Outreach

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United States

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Community Outreach

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

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

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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

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

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

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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.

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Time	Sun (8/17)	Mon (8/18)	Tue (8/19)	Wed (8/20)	Thu (8/21)	Fri (8/22)	Sat (8/23)
10 am				This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes 10:30am - 11:00am Ages 0-5 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (Semmes) Age Group: Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytime Every Wednesday! Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations! For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Chess Club for All Ages at Parkway 10:00am - 10:30am All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Parkway) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Learn chess for all ages! Whether you're brand new to the game, need a refresher, or just want to talk about how to win checkmate, come hang out with us at Parkway. This event is in the "Adults" group. Out of This World Book Club 10:00am - 11:30am Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Online/Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Virtual SciFi/Fantasy Book Club for Teens and Adults! Join us from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Zoom video chat. This month’s topic of discussion is The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander. This event is in the "Adults" group. Barking Up The Wrong Tree: African American Genealogy Workshop 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy/History Registration Required Event Details: The African American Genealogical Society is ready to assist you with your research!
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. The Reader’s Choice Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (West) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us in the Meeting Room at West Regional Library! Join us in the Meeting Room at West Regional Library! Every third Tuesday we will meet for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books. This month, we are discussing the book The Situation Room, by George Stephanopoulos.
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. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Retro Game Day at West 2:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Upcoming Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (West) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come and enjoy some nostalgic fun with us at the West Regional Library!
3 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Chess Club at West 3:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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. Crafternoons at West 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes 3:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (Semmes) Age Group: All Ages 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 "Teens" group. Throwdown Thursday 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Teen Space (West) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Afterschool in the Teen Space at West Regional Library! This is a laid-back meetup to unwind playing games with other teens. We play lots of video games, both new and classic – Playstation, Nintendo and Xbox available. We also have board games and other tabletop activities. There are computers to play on as well if you enjoy PC games. It’s all about unwinding and having fun after school. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Chess Club at Saraland 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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 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. 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. Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group. Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (Semmes) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Classes Sign up at Semmes for Guitar Lesson! Is your child interested in learning to play the guitar? Now's their chance! Join us in the Semmes Meeting Room for FREE lessons. Lesson books will be available. However, Please bring your own guitar. For children ages 6-11. Registration is required. To register and for more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.
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6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Bayside Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Online/Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Literary Journey Across Alabama! Let's explore our native authors from Alabama. Join us on Zoom for our monthly book club. This month, we’ll discuss Eveningland by Michael Knight.