Wonderful Winter! Visit the lobby of the Ben May Main Library to view a dazzling exhibit of snowflakes! We will be displaying an array of incredible photographs taken by Wilson A. Bentley, the first scientist to successfully photograph individual snowflakes in 1885. For more information, please email the reference desk at mainref@mplonline.org or call 251-340-1458.
Log your reading on the beanstack app for the chance to win a dinosaur! Experience all the feels this winter! Learn about the history of emojis, explore the importance of emotions, and discover fun activities to express yourself fully. One lucky participant will take home a plush dinosaur friend! Participate using the Beanstack Tracker App […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year with take and make lanterns! Bring your completed lantern to West Regional Library (or email a photo to westref@mplonline.org) to get an entry into a prize drawing for one of our "Lucky bags." For more information, email westref@mplonline.org or call (251)340-8555.
Our 3rd annual West Regional Revelers Shoebox Float Contest! To enter, pick up a shoebox and entry form from the Children’s Department at West Regional Library, starting Monday, January 23. Age categories will be 5 and under; 6-8 years old; and 9-12 years old. Entries are due by 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, and will […]
Learn about our history at the West Regional Library! This seven panel exhibit in the lobby covers Mobile Public Library history from 1901 to today. It features photos, stories and the key moments in time which led Mobile Public Library to the present day as a leader in promoting literacy and connecting the community. For […]
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of "Sweet Home Alabama: A Chief and His Protégé" at Ben May Main Library This 18-minute film explores the parallels between survival, perseverance, and unapologetic preservation. Joycelyn Davis, a descendant of Chief Charles Lewis (Clotilda), details her battle with cancer and […]
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of “60 Minutes: Finding the Last Slave Ship” at Ben May Main Library. This 14-minute segment by Anderson Cooper focuses on the finding of the last ship known to have brought enslaved Africans to America and the descendants of its survivors. […]
Virtual - Twitch TV Join us for Twitch Streaming! We'll be playing a variety of games and talking about upcoming releases. 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.
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. For more information, […]
Inspiring a passion for reading! Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 - 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning! Registration is required. To register, or for […]
Entertaining storytime designed for preschool-aged children! Need some time out of the house? Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun stories, song and crafts. This program will ignite creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate the imagination! For more information, please email Ms. Dupree at fdupree@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-2207.
Get in the Mardi Gras spirit! Visit the Grand Bay Library to pick up your Mardi Gras Mask decoration kit. Submit all masks by February 14 to be entered in the decorating contest. Masks will be judged in 3 age groups; Pre-school ages 3-5, ages 6-12, and ages 13-17. The winner will be announced on […]
Log your reading on the beanstack app! Celebrate Black History Month! This month, learn more about Black history, celebrate Black authors and illustrators, and explore events in your community honoring the Black experience. Log your reading and activities throughout the month to earn badges. Participate using the Beanstack Tracker App or through the Beanstack site: […]
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of the acclaimed Netflix documentary Descendant. About Descendant: Documentary filmmaker Margaret Brown (“The Order of Myths", “The Great Invisible”) returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama to document the search for and historic discovery of The Clotilda, the last known ship […]
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of “60 Minutes: Finding the Last Slave Ship” at West Regional Library. This 14-minute segment by Anderson Cooper focuses on the finding of the last ship known to have brought enslaved Africans to America and the descendants of its survivors. This […]
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of the acclaimed Netflix documentary Descendant. About Descendant: Documentary filmmaker Margaret Brown (“The Order of Myths", “The Great Invisible”) returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama to document the search for and historic discovery of The Clotilda, the last known ship […]
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of the acclaimed Netflix documentary Descendant. About Descendant: Documentary filmmaker Margaret Brown (“The Order of Myths", “The Great Invisible”) returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama to document the search for and historic discovery of The Clotilda, the last known ship […]
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to view a Q&A panel about the acclaimed Netflix documentary Descendant on Zoom. Join us virtually to listen to the discussion taking place on the stage of Bernheim Hall and if time allows questions can be posed in the Zoom group chat. Panelists include Joycelyn […]
Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving! Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin' going on! For more information, please […]
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of the acclaimed Netflix documentary Descendant. About Descendant: Documentary filmmaker Margaret Brown (“The Order of Myths”, “The Great Invisible”) returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama to document the search for and historic discovery of The Clotilda, the last known ship […]
Come delve into local people, places and events that shaped Mobile into what it is today. Join us each month for a different guest lecturer. Join Cart Blackwell this Friday for his presentation, "From Boom to Boom: Mobile's Cultural Renascences of 1900s-1960s." This program examines the lives and achievements of the Port City's leading artists, […]
Celebrate and Discover African American Inventors! Join us at the Virginia Dillard Smith Toulminville Branch Library as we acknowledge African Americans and the important contributions they have made in American History. We will play a trivia game and match the African American inventor with their famous facts. For more information, please call (251)494-4982.
Calling all young crafters to Ben May Main Library! Let’s celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library Day” with a Mardi Gras Crafty Morning. We’ll create mini floats, make our own masks, and more! For more information, please email Ms. Rhodes at crhodes@mplonline.org or call (251)340-1521.
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. For more information or to register and reserve your […]
Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only - ages 18 & up) Join us at Semmes Regional Library every other Saturday morning to learn this Chinese system that combines repetitive movements, breathing techniques, focused attention and meditation to achieve harmony and balance. For more information or to register and reserve your spot in […]
Internet basics class for adults! Discover how to connect to and navigate the internet; including tips on using search engines, social media platforms, and email. For more information, please email vmccoo@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-2207.
Learn basic computer skills at Ben May Main Library! Computer anxiety? We can help! Join us upstairs in the Technology Room the first Monday of the month and let us assist you in becoming more confident with basic computer operations. Registration is recommended, as class size is limited. If not registered, the class will be […]
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 […]
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. For more information, […]
Sparking curiosity and stimulating imaginations! Encourage and help develop children's love for reading books through stories, singing, rhyming and with recognition of things that are new and familiar. For more information, please call (251)494-4982.
Inspiring a passion for reading! Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 - 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning! Registration is required. To register, or for […]
Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and crafts! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning. For your convenience, the program is offered at three different times on Wednesdays: 10am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm - choose the […]
Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving! Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin' going on! For more information, please […]
Join us for stories and songs and lots of fun! Storytimes act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music, and more. This story time event is designed with preschool aged children in mind, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited; first come - first served. For […]
Entries have been summitted - NOW it's time to vote! Voting is online using the links below or in person at the West Regional Children's Department. Get your votes in before Noon on Saturday, February 11. Winners will be contacted Saturday afternoon. Vote for floats created by artists aged: 5 and under: https://forms.office.com/r/96dPtEG15U 6-8 year […]
Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving! Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin' going on! For more information, please […]
Sparking curiosity and stimulating imaginations! Encourage and help develop children's love for reading books through stories, singing, rhyming and with recognition of things that are new and familiar. For more information, please call (251)494-4982.
Join us in the West Regional Library's Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program will incorporate American Sign Language and help promote your child’s passion for reading. For ages 3 - 5. For more information, please call (251)340-8571 or email […]
Welcome teens to the world of anime and manga at Semmes Regional Library! Join us this month for Legend of the Millennium Dragon (98 min | PG-13), plus games, manga and more. Teens ages 12-18 are welcome. For more information, please email ckelley@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4935.
School-aged children learn to sew at Moorer Branch Library! Join Mr. Butch to work on basic hand stitch sewing projects! Sewing helps children develop fine motor skills and build self-confidence, as well as providing them the knowledge of a craft they can use for life! For more information, please call (251)494-4132.
Join us in Bernheim Hall for a special celebration of Mobile's African American heritage. Presented in partnership with the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail, we will welcome guest speaker Karlos Finley, DFFAAHT President. No matter your race, ethnicity or religion, you can fully immerse yourself. Explore the history of the city's beginnings, Africatown […]
Calling all teens and pre-teens to join our Coding Club at West Regional Library! Learn about coding concepts through languages like Scratch and Python. We will be kicking off the club with four Scratch classes - learning how to make animations and storyboards using code. We will eventually learn to use Python and other languages. […]
Internet basics class for adults! Discover how to connect to and navigate the internet; including tips on using search engines, social media platforms, and email. For more information, please email vmccoo@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-2207.
Supporting homeschool families at West Regional Library! Homeschool families are encouraged to join us in the Meeting Room for fun and engaging monthly programs for the whole family. For more information, please email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8571.
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. For more information, […]
Sparking curiosity and stimulating imaginations! Encourage and help develop children's love for reading books through stories, singing, rhyming and with recognition of things that are new and familiar. For more information, please call (251)494-4982.
Inspiring a passion for reading! Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 - 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning! Registration is required. To register, or for […]
Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and crafts! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning. For your convenience, the program is offered at three different times on Wednesdays: 10am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm - choose the […]
Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving! Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin' going on! For more information, please […]
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 […]
Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving! Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin' going on! For more information, please […]
Sparking curiosity and stimulating imaginations! Encourage and help develop children's love for reading books through stories, singing, rhyming and with recognition of things that are new and familiar. For more information, please call (251)494-4982.
Join us in the West Regional Library's Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program will incorporate American Sign Language and help promote your child’s passion for reading. For ages 3 - 5. For more information, please call (251)340-8571 or email […]
Challenge at Virginia Dillard Smith Toulminville Branch Library! Join us for a LEGO Day to see who can be the most creative and we will also pair up into teams to see who has the best puzzle building skills. For more information, please call (251)494-4982.
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. For more information or to register and reserve your […]
Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only - ages 18 & up) Join us at Semmes Regional Library every other Saturday morning to learn this Chinese system that combines repetitive movements, breathing techniques, focused attention and meditation to achieve harmony and balance. For more information or to register and reserve your spot in […]
Fun with Arts & Crafts! Join us every Saturday to get creative and make a fun craft. With this week's program participants will create their own glitzy and fabulous parade worthy Mardi Gras mask using feathers, gems, and glitter! This program is ideal for children ages 6 - 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies […]
Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and crafts! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning. For your convenience, the program is offered at three different times on Wednesdays: 10am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm - choose the […]
Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving! Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin' going on! For more information, please […]
Join us for stories and songs and lots of fun! Storytimes act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music, and more. This story time event is designed with preschool aged children in mind, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited; first come - first served. For […]
Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving! Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin' going on! For more information, please […]
Sparking curiosity and stimulating imaginations! Encourage and help develop children's love for reading books through stories, singing, rhyming and with recognition of things that are new and familiar. For more information, please call (251)494-4982.
Join us in the West Regional Library's Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program will incorporate American Sign Language and help promote your child’s passion for reading. For ages 3 - 5. For more information, please call (251)340-8571 or email […]
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 Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. Click this link to join Zoom Discussion (Meeting ID: 817 0629 5881, Passcode: 513650). For more information, […]
A virtual genealogy workshop on Zoom! Join us for a virtual genealogy workshop on researching your African American ancestors, presented by professional genealogist and MAAGHS President Mary Jones-Fitts. This workshop is presented in partnership with the Mobile Branch of Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), Mobile African American Genealogical & […]
Fun with Arts & Crafts! Join us every Saturday to get creative and make a fun craft. With this week's program participants will create a cute winter cap with a white crayon and watercolors. This program is ideal for children ages 6 - 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited though, […]
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.
Craft a No-Sew T-Shirt Dog Toy at Semmes Regional Library. Come join us in the meeting room as we celebrate "National Love Your Pet Day." Get creative and learn to make no-sew t-shirt dog toys for your pooch. This program is intended for 8 -14 years old, but all are welcome with caregiver's supervision. For […]
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. For more information, […]
Sparking curiosity and stimulating imaginations! Encourage and help develop children's love for reading books through stories, singing, rhyming and with recognition of things that are new and familiar. For more information, please call (251)494-4982.
Inspiring a passion for reading! Join us for fun with stories, words that rhyme, games and crafts too! This storytime event is designed for ages 3 - 7. Children will have the opportunity to interact with others and practice social skills in a place where everyone is learning! Registration is required. To register, or for […]
Log your reading on the beanstack app! Mush - let's go! Follow the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race from Anchorage to Nome by logging one minute for every mile of the race. Earn a new set of colorful canine badges along the way! Participate for a chance to win a hand crocheted husky. Participate using […]
Join us for a movie screening of Inside Buffalo at the Ben May Main Library. Inside Buffalo tells the story of the 92nd Division Buffalo Soldiers. Reconstructing for the first time an important piece of African American history and placing it within the context of Civil Rights history, Inside Buffalo, an award winning feature film […]
Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and crafts! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning. For your convenience, the program is offered at three different times on Wednesdays: 10am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm - choose the […]
Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving! Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin' going on! For more information, please […]
Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving! Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin' going on! For more information, please […]
Join us in the West Regional Library's Storytime Room for books, songs, sign language! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program will incorporate American Sign Language and help promote your child’s passion for reading. For ages 3 - 5. For more information, please call (251)340-8571 or email […]
Beginners and experienced adult players welcome! Join us in the Meeting Room for this chess club designed for adults. Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. No experience is necessary - just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship! For more information, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4935.
Come delve into local people, places and events that shaped Mobile into what it is today. Join us each month for a different guest lecturer. On this Friday, join Russell Blount for a look at life in Mobile during the Civil War. For more information, please email the Main Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org or call (251)340-1458.
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. For more information or to register and reserve your […]
Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only - ages 18 & up) Join us at Semmes Regional Library every other Saturday morning to learn this Chinese system that combines repetitive movements, breathing techniques, focused attention and meditation to achieve harmony and balance. For more information or to register and reserve your spot in […]
Fun with Arts & Crafts! Join us every Saturday to get creative and make a fun craft. With this week's program participants will create a bug jar for your pet bug. Bugs not included! This program is ideal for children ages 6 - 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited though, […]