The Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale is back! Join us on the last weekend in March at the Abba Shrine Center (7701 Hitt Rd). Admission on Saturday and Sunday is free. The Friday preview sale is for FOL members only, memberships begin at $30 and are available at the door. FOL Members […]
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 World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks. Click this link to join Zoom Discussion (Meeting ID: 817 0629 5881, […]
Hybrid Workshop: In-person and on Zoom! Join us in-person in the Ben May Main Library Meeting Room, as well as virtual on Zoom and Facebook Live! Professional genealogist and Mobile African American Genealogical & Historical Society President Mary Jones-Fitts will cover researching your African American ancestors using Southern Claim Commission files. Light refreshments will be served […]
Hybrid Workshop: In-person and on Zoom! Join us in-person in the Ben May Main Library Meeting Room, as well as virtual on Zoom and Facebook Live! Professional genealogist and Mobile African American Genealogical & Historical Society President Mary Jones-Fitts will cover researching your African American ancestors using Southern Claim Commission files. Light refreshments will be served […]
Fun with Arts & Crafts! Join us every Saturday to get creative and make a fun craft. With this week's program participants will make an pinecone birdfeeder for your yard. This craft uses peanut butter! This program is ideal for children ages 6 - 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited […]
The Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale is back! Join us on the last weekend in March at the Abba Shrine Center (7701 Hitt Rd). Admission on Saturday and Sunday is free. The Friday preview sale is for FOL members only, memberships begin at $30 and are available at the door. FOL Members […]
Excelsior Band at Ben May Main Library Mobile's favorite Mardi Gras band celebrates 140 years with a special concert! The concert is free and open to all. A reception will follow in the Armbrecht-Briskman Meeting Room. For information on this event, contact Valerie Longa at vlonga@mplonline.org or (251) 545-3366.
Free in-person tax help with AARP AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax preparation for individuals with no limits on age or income. They will be available every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Ben May Main Library Meeting Room until April 12. No appointment necessary, walk-ins are welcome. Please be […]
Virtual - Twitch TV Join us on Twitch for games and chatting about the library and other topics! Watch Live at https://www.twitch.tv/mobilepubliclibrary. For more information please email the Main Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-1458.
Book Worm Book Club at Ben May Main Library Welcome early readers to your very own book club! We plan to read a book together, then do some activities and crafts based on the book. A different beginning reader book series will be featured each week. You might find your next favorite series! This program […]
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! If you have […]
Time change! We are meeting at 7:30 p.m., an hour later than normal. Topic of discussion is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. Click this link to join the Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 919 0758 1027, Passcode: 588295). For more information, please call (251) 340-1541 or email Mr. Cox at cecox@mplonline.org.