Ben May Main Library

9:00am-8:00pm

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

9:00am-3:00pm

Trinity Gardens Community Library
2668 Berkley Avenue
Mobile, AL 36617
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: Closed

Tue: 9:00am-3:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-3:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-3:00pm

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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Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm

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West Regional Library

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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.

Sun: Closed

Mon: Closed

Tue: Closed

Wed: Closed

Thu: Closed

Fri: Closed

Sat: Closed

(Book Sale Location) Greater Gulf State Fair At The Grounds

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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 (6/08)	Mon (6/09)	Tue (6/10)	Wed (6/11)	Thu (6/12)	Fri (6/13)	Sat (6/14)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Lillian Smith's Killer of the Dream (Exhibit) 05/16/2025 @ 9:00am–06/27/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Ben May Main Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Praise for a Georgia Writer from the Birmingham Jail
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge 06/01/2025 @ 8:00am–07/31/2025 @ 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 Event Details: A Palette Of Possibilities!
9 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show 9:30am–10:30am All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (West) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Event Details: Join us on a colorful adventure!
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show 10:00am–11:00am All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Saraland Public Library Room: Meeting Room (Saraland) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Event Details: Join us on a colorful adventure!		This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show 10:00am–11:00am All Ages Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Bernheim Hall (Main) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Registration Required Event Details: Join us on a colorful adventure!	This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show 10:00am–11:00am All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Trinity Gardens Community Library Room: Trinity Gardens Community Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Event Details: Join us on a colorful adventure!		This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club for All Ages at Parkway 10:00am–10:30am All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Parkway) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Learn chess for all ages! Whether you're brand new to the game, need a refresher, or just want to talk about how to win checkmate, come hang out with us at Parkway.
11 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show 11:00am–12:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (West) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Event Details: Join us on a colorful adventure!
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1 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library Room: Meeting Room (Semmes) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Event Details: Join us on a colorful adventure!		This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Bernheim Hall (Main) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Registration Required Event Details: Join us on a colorful adventure!	This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Event Details: Join us on a colorful adventure!	This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Fun Friday 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Moorer) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Time with your family you can enjoy with us at the Moorer Branch! Bring your family or friends to the Moorer Branch Library to join us in tabletop games, puzzles, and other family fun games every Friday. For more information, please email Moorer’s reference desk at mlmref@mplonline.org or 251-494-4140.
2 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grand Bay Library Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Event Details: Join us on a colorful adventure!
3 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show 3:00pm–4:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Moorer) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Event Details: Join us on a colorful adventure! This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club at West 3:00pm–5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show 3:00pm–4:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library Room: Meeting Room (Parkway) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Event Details: Join us on a colorful adventure!	This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Didgeridoo Down Under Show 3:00pm–4:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Event Details: Join us on a colorful adventure! 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 "All Ages" group The Unravellers Club 3:30pm–4:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting? Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things knit and crochet. Whether you're just beginning or an expert, all are welcome to join! Registration is recommended! To register, please call 251-340-1458 or email at wjohnson@mplonline.org.
4 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club at Saraland 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Saraland Public Library Room: Meeting Room (Saraland) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.	This event is in the "All Ages" group The Colorful World of Movies: Harold and the Purple Crayon 4:30pm–6:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grand Bay Library Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: Red, green, pink, blue, purple, black and white, we're coloring our world with colorful movies! 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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6 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group Anyone Can Draw 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Library Branch: West Regional Library Room: AT&T Technology Center (West) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Do you think you can draw?