Ben May Main Library

9:00am-6:00pm

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

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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

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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

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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

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

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Parkway Branch Library

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Tue: 9:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

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West Regional Library

9:00am-6:00pm

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

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Sun: Closed

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Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

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Bookmobile & Outreach

Closed

United States

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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

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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 (12/21)	Mon (12/22)	Tue (12/23)	Wed (12/24)	Thu (12/25)	Fri (12/26)	Sat (12/27)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Reading Wrap-Up 2025 Beanstack Reading Challenge 12/01/2025 @ 8:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Online/Virtual Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Contest/Challenge, Holiday Fun Event Details: Get ready to celebrate all of the amazing reading you've done this year!
				Closing Christmas All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual Description: All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, 2025.
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Good Listener’s Storytime at Parkway 10:00am–11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group 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 "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.
11 am			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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group 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 Teen Dungeons and Dragons at Moorer 11:30am–1:30pm Teens 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.
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2 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group It's Kwanzaa Time 2:00pm–5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Events Event Details: Erasing, Rediscovering, and Reconnecting to our roots. All are welcomed, to celebrate Kwanzaa!	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.
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 "All Ages" group Chess Club at Saraland 3:30pm–5:30pm 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 Mrs. Tori Tales 3:30pm–4:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Saraland Public Library Room: Meeting Room (Saraland) Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Listen, groove & craft with Mrs. Tori and her tales! Come and Join Mrs. Tori for stories, crafts, and fun in the Saraland meeting room. This program is for children of all ages, but ideal for ages 0-5.
4 pm			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.