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.
Contact Information
Phone: (251) 494-4140
Email: mlmref@mplonline.org
Hours & Location
Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
4 S McGregor Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
Library Hours
Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tues & Thurs: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Curbside Pickup
Mon - Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
See Holiday Closings
Upcoming Events
Attention all advanced watercolor painters!
Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only – ages 18 & up)
Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch every other Saturday morning to learn this Chinese system that combines repetitive movements, breathing techniques, focused attention and meditation to achieve harmony and balance.
Registration is required. For more information or to register and reserve your spot in this class, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call her at (251)494-4140.
Beginners and experienced players welcome!
Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.
Join us as we explore the world of beginners’ computer literacy skills.
Services
These printers can be used to make three-dimensional objects using plastic filament. The 3D printing service is available to all ages.
A few locations have button makers available for public use. The finished buttons are 2.25" in diameter and cost 25¢ per button.
Kids have their own space! These areas have all the Children's fiction books, non-fiction books, and board books. Some locations even have computers just for the kids.
The AWE Children's Educational Workstations are designed for ages 2 - 8.
Fax services available at every library location. Sending a fax to local, long distance and toll-free numbers is $1 per page. Cover pages are free.
Get online access to Candid Community's grant information databases at all Mobile Public Library locations.
Items not owned by the Mobile Public Library, or not available in the needed format, may be requested through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
Bring your own supplies or pay for the supplies we have on hand. Machines are free to use. Printing costs of the items to laminate not included. Each person is limited to 25 items a month.
Print to the Mobile Public Library printers by going to your library location's PrinterOn website, emailing the location's printer or using the PrinterOn app.
The meeting room has a capacity of 75 and is available to be reserved for public use.
Printers & copiers are available for public use at every location. Black and white printing/copying is $.10 per page. Color printing/copying is $.50 per page.
We offer free proctoring by librarians and reference staff at some of our library locations. Please contact the reference staff in advance to schedule a time convenient for you.
Computers available for public use at every location. Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Access, Publisher and PowerPoint. Educational games for kids. Adobe Reader.
Two small study rooms are availble first come, first served. Capacity is 2 people each.
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.
