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

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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

9:00am-8:00pm

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-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

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-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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Theodore Oaks Library is temporarily closed.

Theodore Oaks Library is temporarily closed until further notice due to mechanical issues.We apologize for the inconvenience. We will update you as soon as the issue is resolved.

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Time	Sun (6/22)	Mon (6/23)	Tue (6/24)	Wed (6/25)	Thu (6/26)	Fri (6/27)	Sat (6/28)
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
9 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Dementia Workshop with Gulf Coast Dementia Service 9:00am–1:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes Registration Required Event Details: EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Informative literature will be available and 3 CEUs will be given.
10 am			This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Read & Play Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Ages 0-5 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Youth Programing Room (Main) Age Group: Ages 0-5 Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us in the youth programming room to enjoy storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and more! Stimulate your baby’s developing senses and help them build listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader. Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and making new friends. This program is best suited for ages 0-3. For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief” 10:00am–11:00am All Ages Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Bernheim Hall (Main) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Registration Required Event Details: Attention everyone! We need your help! A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Reader’s Theater at Main 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: Games Event Details: Join us in the Youth Programming Room for a theatrical experience!		This event is in the "Adults" group Boundary Changes: African American Genealogy Workshop 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: AT&T Technology Center (Main) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy/History Registration Required Event Details: The African American Genealogical Society is ready to assist you with your research!
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1 pm			This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Sensory Time with Tiny Touches 1:00pm–2:00pm Ages 0-5 This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Youth Programing Room (Main) Age Group: Ages 0-5 Program Type: Games Exploring Sensory Experiences with Gentle Touches! Join us in the Youth Programming Room for the perfect opportunity for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy little maker sessions, sensory-friendly activities, and more. You don’t want to miss it! This program is best suited for ages 3-5 and uses fun, engaging activities for hidden learning! Wear your play clothes – it might get messy! For more information, call 251-340-1325 or email Main's Youth Desk at mainyou@mplonline.org.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief” 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Bernheim Hall (Main) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Summer Library Celebration Registration Required Event Details: Attention everyone! We need your help! A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.	This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group Thrilling Thursdays at Main 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Let’s enjoy Thursdays with fun and exciting activities!
2 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Crafternoon: Resin & Shine 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Teen Room (Main) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! Teens, meet us at the Ben May Main Library in the Teen Space to make colorful resin pieces to use and enjoy this summer.
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Anime Hangout 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Teen Room (Main) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Anime newcomers are welcome! Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games. 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 "Adults" group Just Craftin' Around 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Each month we’ll take a look at a new craft! Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Study Room to craft and chat. Beginners are welcome. This month's craft is Embroidered Photographs! Pick up a free “Take and Make” kit. This program is intended for adults.
4 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group A Nightmare on Government Street Book Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ben May Main Library Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Presenting: Final Girl Summer!