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: 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

Grand Bay Library

9:00am-6:00pm

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-8:00pm

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

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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-8:00pm

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-7:30pm

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

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-8:00pm

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

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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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Easter Library Closure

All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in observance of Easter.

Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (8/23)	Mon (8/24)	Tue (8/25)	Wed (8/26)	Thu (8/27)	Fri (8/28)	Sat (8/29)
9 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Basic Computer Skills for Everyday Life 9:30am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: AT&T Technology Center (Main) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes Event Details: Learn the basics of using a computer in a friendly, small-group setting.
10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Tea and Talk Book Club 10:00am–11:00am 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: You are cordially invited to enjoy tea and a book! 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 the Semmes Circulation Desk at semcir@mplonline.org.			This event is in the "Adults" group Out of This World Book Club 10:00am–11:30am Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online/Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Virtual SciFi/Fantasy Book Club for Teens and Adults! Join us from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Zoom video chat. This month’s topic of discussion is Activation Degradation by Marina J. Lostetter.
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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!	This event is in the "Adults" group Passion Painters Paint and Sip 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 Budding artists and passion painters! Please join us at the Grand Bay Library for our Paint and Sip get together. It’s a social outing to mix and mingle with friends or meet new ones while you paint and sip. A variety of snacks and drinks including tea, coffee, juice, and soda will be provided. Only 20 spots available, please call (251) 494-2207 to register today! For more information about this event, please email ealfred@mplonline.org.
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. This event is in the "Teens" group Throwdown Thursday 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Teen Space (West) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Afterschool in the Teen Space at West Regional Library! This is a laid-back meetup to unwind playing games with other teens. We play lots of video games, both new and classic – Playstation, Nintendo and Xbox available. We also have board games and other tabletop activities. There are computers to play on as well if you enjoy PC games. It’s all about unwinding and having fun after school. 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 "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.
5 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group Conversational Spanish 5:30pm–6:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library Room: Conference Room (Semmes) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Classes Event Details: Ready to speak Spanish with ease?
6 pm			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?		This event is in the "Adults" group Extravagant Reader’s Book Club 6:00pm–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: Enjoy lively discussions with other readers! Join us for the featured monthly book from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Zoom video chat. This month’s topic of discussion is Judge Stone by Viola Davis and James Patterson.