Ben May Main Library

9:00am-8:00pm

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

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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

Closed

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

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

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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-6:00pm

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

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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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-8:00pm

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

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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

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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

Closed

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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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.

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 (2/08)	Mon (2/09)	Tue (2/10)	Wed (2/11)	Thu (2/12)	Fri (2/13)	Sat (2/14)
All Day	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 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group 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!
10 am				This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori (Special Mardi Gras Storytime) 10:30am–11:00am Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group 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!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group CraftNFun 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Teens" group Teen Takeover 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Parkway) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: It's time for Teen Takeover at the Parkway Branch!
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet & Knit at Moorer 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "Teens" group Teen Crochet at West 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open 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 "Ages 6-11" group African American Read-In Activity/ Kid's Black History Triva & Craft 3:15pm–3:45pm Ages 6-11 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 "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 "Ages 6-11" group Saturday Crafternoon (Mardi Gras Mask Craft) 3:00pm–3:30pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group 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: Let’s enjoy making crafts together! Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft. 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. 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 "Ages 6-11" group What’s Up Wednesdays 4:00pm–5:00pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group 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 0-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Once Upon a Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Youth Programing Room (Main) Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Event Details: Listen, craft, and have some fun! 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 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.
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Advanced Watercolor 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Moorer) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Attention all advanced watercolor painters!