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: […]
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, […]
Internet Privacy basics class for adults! The things you need to know when conducting business online. 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 […]
Learn about our history at the Ben May Main 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. […]
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 […]
Catch a Tuesday Matinee at Ben May Main Library! Join us in Bernheim Hall for Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13 | 131 mins). Synopsis: After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Graphic Design for Adults! Need to learn to make a flyer for you business or community group? Join us upstairs in the Technology Room to learn the basics of using Canva - a free, web-based graphic design platform. Moderate level of computer skills required. Please make sure to create your Canva account before attending class. […]
Join Mobile’s top literary talent at the Ben May Main Library! Join us for FREE creative writing workshops, The Haunted Book Shop Pop-up Shop, the Mobile Writers' Guild Pitch War, poetry readings, and more at the 2023 Mobile Literary Festival! This free festival is sponsored by the Mobile Public Library, Mobile Writers' Guild, and The […]
Welcome teens to the world of anime and manga at Semmes Regional Library! Join us every month in the meeting room for anime movies and shows, games, manga and more. Teens ages 12-18 welcome. For more information, please email ckelley@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4935.
Welcome teens to the world of anime and manga at Semmes Regional Library! Join us every month in the meeting room for anime movies and shows, games, manga and more. Teens ages 12-18 welcome. For more information, please email ckelley@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4935.
Join us in Bernheim Hall of the Ben May Main Library to hear members of the cast of the upcoming production of Puccini's "La Rondine" perform their favorite musical selections! Come enjoy beautiful music and meet the stars over light refreshments following the performance. Admission is free. For more information, please contact Valerie Longa at […]
Internet Privacy basics class for adults! The things you need to know when conducting business online. For more information, please email vmccoo@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-2207.
Time for some creative play at West Regional Library! Join us in the Meeting Room for fun and learning! This program is designed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind and uses engaging activities to develop skills they will need when they start school! Wear your play clothes - it might get messy! If you have […]
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, […]
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 […]
Catch a Tuesday Matinee at Ben May Main Library! Join us in Bernheim Hall for The Public (PG-13 | 122 mins). Synopsis: A librarian helps a group of homeless people take refuge from a brutal winter night by staging a sit-in at the free public library. A misunderstanding causes his noble act to wrongly escalate […]
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 […]
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.
Family Research with DAR at Local History & Genealogy Learning about family history! Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the Local History and Genealogy Division to assist you with your questions and research concerning your ancestors. For more information, please email Ms. Theris-Boone at […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Catch a Tuesday Matinee at Ben May Main Library! Join us in Bernheim Hall for The Lost City (PG-13 | 92 mins). Synopsis: When an eccentric billionaire kidnaps introverted novelist Loretta Sage to locate the ancient city featured in her latest book, Loretta's charming yet vapid cover model, Alan, vows to prove his real-life heroism matches […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Nick Tabor will share about his book, Africatown: America’s Last Slave Ship and the Community It Created. Joe Womack, President of C.H.E.S.S. (Clean, Healthy, Educated, Safe & Sustainable) and Dr. Kern Jackson, director of the University of South Alabama's African American Studies program, will join Nick for a panel discussion following his presentation. Copies of Nick's […]
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 […]
Join us for a movie screening of Buck and A Preacher at the Ben May Main Library. Representatives from the American West Museum of Denver will give a brief presentation titled, Black Cowboys of the Old West, ahead of the film screening. Film Description: A wagon master and a con-man preacher help freed slaves dogged by […]
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.
Log your reading on the beanstack app! Celebrate American Sign Language (ASL)! Read about the history of ASL, learn basic words and phrases, and check out book recommendations that celebrate authors with hearing loss and honor the Deaf experience. Complete activities and log your reading to earn badges. Participate using the Beanstack Tracker App or […]
Join us for a fun filled time where we celebrate The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We will play games, make crafts and have snacks. You won't want to miss this! Registration is required: call (251) 340.8571 or email westyou@mplonline.org.
Join us for stories, songs, and play! Sensory Storytime is for all children and all abilities in honor of Autism Awareness Month. All are encouraged to use one or more of the senses, including sight, sound, smell, touch, taste, balance, and movement to enjoy stories at this special storytime. April 2 is National Autism Awareness […]
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 […]