Ben May Main Library

9:00am-6:00pm

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

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

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-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

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-6:00pm

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

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

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Time	Sun (3/08)	Mon (3/09)	Tue (3/10)	Wed (3/11)	Thu (3/12)	Fri (3/13)	Sat (3/14)
All Day				This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Gaming Wednesday at the Toulminville Branch 3:45pm–3:45pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library Room: Quiet Study (Toulminville) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Games Event Details: Do you enjoy gaming? Join us at the Toulminville Branch for an afternoon of playing video games. Intended for ages 6-11.
10 am				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 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.
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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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Magna Tiles Challenge 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/B (Toulminville) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Games Its time for a Magna Challenge at the Toulminville Branch! Magna-Tiles are shaped tiles with magnets along the edges that can be used for building and creating. Not only are they super fun to use, but they also provide all kinds of learning through play. Come show your creativity by building something extraordinary with magna tiles. We hope to see you there!	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Cup Relay Game 3:15pm–4:15pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Games Event Details: Stack, knock over, and flip the cups to win a prize! Join us for an afternoon of fun and test your speed and stamina to win a prize.		This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Great Movie Adventure (Frozen II) 3:15pm–4:45pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Movies Event Details: Join us at the 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 Saturday Crafternoon (Lucky Shamrock Twirler) 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. This Saturday, we will enjoy crafting a Lucky Shamrock Twirler. 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 Clue Crew 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: Games Event Details: Do you love solving mysteries, finding hidden treasures, and cracking secret codes? 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 Crafty Corner (Spring Flowers) 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! "Blossom by blossom, the spring begins." Help us usher in spring with a bounty of colorfully fun flowers. This activity is ideal for ages 6-18. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group LEGOmania! at Moorer 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: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Moorer) Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11 Program Type: Games Join us at the Moorer Branch for LEGO building fun! Playing with LEGO bricks are a fantastic way for children to develop their spatial awareness and mathematical skills. Show off you creativity and building skills at LEGO Mania! Join us every second Tuesday for LEGO building fun! Use your imagination and challenge your building skills.Ideal for ages 6 -11. This program will help encourage children in developing ways to problem solve and come up with new ideas. Please email Jamie Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140 for more information. 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!