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

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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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 (6/28)	Mon (6/29)	Tue (6/30)	Wed (7/01)	Thu (7/02)	Fri (7/03)	Sat (7/04)
All Day				This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Unearth a Story Lego Competition 07/01/2026 @ 9:00am–07/22/2026 @ 5:00pm Ages 6-11 This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library Room: Semmes Regional Library Age Group: Ages 6-11 Program Type: Contest/Challenge, Games Event Details: Where LEGO's Bring Stories to Life!
						Closing Independence Day All Day 7/3–7/4 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 Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
9 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group Librarian's Special: Innovation & Imagination Day at West! 9:30am–10:30am 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: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration Event Details: Join us in the Meeting Room for our 2nd Librarian Special of the summer!
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 Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West 10:00am–10:30am Ages 0-5 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (West) Age Group: Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytime Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving! Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin’ going on!	This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West 10:00am–10:30am Ages 0-5 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (West) Age Group: Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytime Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving! Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin’ going on!
11 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group Librarian's Special: Innovation & Imagination Day at West! 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Librarian Special, Summer Library Celebration Event Details: Join us in the Meeting Room for our 2nd Librarian Special of the summer!	This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Listen & Learn Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Ages 0-5 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Storytime Room (West) Age Group: Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytime Let’s Listen and Learn with fun stories and songs! Storytime has many benefits for children such as promoting early literacy, language development, help develop concentration, social skills, communication skills, and encourages their imagination and creativity. Join us in the Storytime room at West Regional for fun stories and songs. Ideal for ages 3-5 years. For more information, please call (251)340-8571 or email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org. 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 "Ages 0-5" group Listen & Learn Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Ages 0-5 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Storytime Room (West) Age Group: Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytime Let’s Listen and Learn with fun stories and songs! Storytime has many benefits for children such as promoting early literacy, language development, help develop concentration, social skills, communication skills, and encourages their imagination and creativity. Join us in the Storytime room at West Regional for fun stories and songs. Ideal for ages 3-5 years. For more information, please call (251)340-8571 or email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club at West 2:00pm–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!
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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Crafty Corner (Painted Rock Pteroglyphs) 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! Prehistoric art meets new world technique in this exciting craft. With food coloring, cornstarch, and rocks (oh my!), we'll get to experience the wonder of painting prehistoric pteroglyphs the modern way.	This event is in the "Children" group Rock n’ Storytime 4:00pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Storytime Room (West) Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime It’s story-time with a musical twist. Experience your favorite stories old and new, come to life with narrator and, guitarist Mr. Dave, and of course, you. Each meeting, we’ll read a story together, and perform one or two sing-alongs as well.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Classics and More Book Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online/Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Zoom Book Club Meeting Join us for a virtual book club from the comfort of your home. The topic of discussion is Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns.	This event is in the "Adults" group Dark & Mysterious True Crime Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Parkway) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Are you fascinated by the “dark and mysterious” world of true crime?