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

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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

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Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Local History & Genealogy

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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

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Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library

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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

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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

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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

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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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

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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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Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

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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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Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

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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.

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.

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Mon: Closed

Tue: Closed

Wed: Closed

Thu: Closed

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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 (2/15)	Mon (2/16)	Tue (2/17)	Wed (2/18)	Thu (2/19)	Fri (2/20)	Sat (2/21)
All Day	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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Online/Virtual Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Contest/Challenge, Holiday Fun Event Details: Fall in love with reading this February!
	Closing Mardi Gras All Day 2/15–2/17 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 Sunday, February 15 through Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
10 am				This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Good Listener Storytime at Moorer 10:00am–10:30am Ages 0-5 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group 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 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 "Ages 6-11" group Saturday Morning Studio with Mobile Arts Council 10:00am–11:00am 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 Event Details: Let your inner artist shine!
11 am				This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Good Listener Storytime at Moorer 11:30am–12:00pm Ages 0-5 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group 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 "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 "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!		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 "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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Crafty Corner (Lunar New Year- Year of the Horse) 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together! Lunar New Year has arrived, and with it has come the Year of the Horse! Help us ring it in with some horsing around as we create unique and colorful horses. This activity is ideal for 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 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 Create it, Build it, Play it! 4:00pm–4:45pm 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, STEM/STEAM Fun for children of all ages! Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun STEAM/STEM focused crafts and activities. Get creative and have fun socializing with others who love arts and crafts. 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 Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 for guitar lessons at Semmes today! 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.