Bookmobile & Outreach

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.
Bookmobile header showing the side of the bookmobile van with the character Sully from Monsters Inc. holding a stack of books

About Bookmobile & Outreach Services

Community Outreach 

The Bookmobile goes to community events all over Mobile County! 
 

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 three weeks or 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.

Contact Information

April Brooke, Bookmobile Manager

Phone: 
(251) 470-1778

Address: 
601 Stanton Rd
Mobile, AL 36617

Services

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Wi-Fi is available for public use at every location, including on the Bookmobile. Connect to 'Library Name'Guest (i.e. MainGuest) and open a browser window to accept our term and conditions.

Bookmobile Schedule

Updated January 5, 2026

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Bookmobile Outreach Events

Follow the Bookmobile at these Upcoming Events:


January 2026 Artwalk

LoDA Artwalk Celebrates National Hobby Month - Friday, January 9 from 6-9 p.m. For more information, please click here.


Bookmobile Outreach Kids Day