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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Learn about resources available in the Mobile area. University of South Alabama Regional Autism Network connects Alabamians of all ages to resources and information pertaining to Autism Spectrum Disorders. Representatives will be onsite April 3, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. to present information and answer questions. For more information, please email Kristina Polizzi (kpolizzi@mplonline.org) or Constance Risinger […]
Needing to account for your spending? Learn how to keep track using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. 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 […]
The Easter Bunny will be visiting for an Egg Hunt! 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 […]
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.
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 our book club at the Saraland Library. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. This book club is intended for adults ages 19 & up. For more information, email agalanti@mplonline.org or call (251) 675-2879. We can't wait to see you!
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 Historian Meredith Wilson will present the history and social context of Church Street Graveyard, Mobile’s oldest surviving burial ground. We will also explore the backstories of some […]
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.
Fun with Arts & Crafts! Join us every Saturday to get creative and make a fun craft. With this week's program participants will turn an old CD into a fish! This program is ideal for children ages 6 - 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited though, and participation is on […]
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 […]
Needing to account for your spending? Learn how to keep track using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. For more information, please email vmccoo@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-2207.
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 […]
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 […]
Children will solve large puzzles by working in a team! For more information on this event, email Andrea Ramjus at aramjus@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4982.
Forgotten African American Cemeteries of Southwestern Alabama Come Join the Mobile Creole Cultural and Historical Preservation Society (MCCHPS) as Dr. Jim Ellis leads a discussion on forgotten or neglected African American cemeteries of southwestern Alabama. While focusing primarily on Mobile County, the surrounding counties will also be included. Bring your questions and concerns about any […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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! This storytime is centered around Earth Day and how we can plant a new tomorrow. Storytimes act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime event is designed with preschool-aged children in mind, […]
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 our book club at the Saraland Library. We will meet every two weeks. This book club is intended for adults ages 19 & up. This week's topic will be Blood, Fire & Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I & Catherine de Medici by Estelle Paranque. For more information, email agalanti@mplonline.org or call (251) 675-2879. […]
Fun with Arts & Crafts! Join us every Saturday to get creative and make a fun craft. With this week's program participants will use tissue paper to create a beautiful butterfly! This program is ideal for children ages 6 - 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited though, and participation is […]
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 […]
Zoom Book Club Meeting Topic of discussion is Kindred by Octavia Butler. 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.
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 Godzilla King of the Monsters (PG-13 | 132 mins). Synopsis: The story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, […]
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 […]
Improving Language and Listening Skills with Storytime! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. Bring your preschooler for stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Registration is required for groups, as capacity is limited. To register or for more information, please email Ms. Atwood at katwood@mplonline.org or call (251) 675-2879.
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 […]
Reserve your spot in the class at West Regional Library today! Diamond painting is a fantastic activity to help adults let go of stress and anxiety while building artistic confidence! Rather than using a paintbrush, you will use an applicator to apply tiny resin 'diamonds' to an adhesive canvas to create your own vivid, shimmering […]
Children will solve large puzzles by working in a team! For more information on this event, email Andrea Ramjus at aramjus@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4982.
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 The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. Click this link to join Zoom Discussion (Meeting ID: 817 0629 5881, Passcode: 513650). For more information, email Ms. […]
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 […]
Explore your library and all the fun reading has to offer—all while earning badges on a virtual activity card! Fill squares by logging your reading, completing activities, and submitting book reviews. Complete Five Across to win a Mobile Public Library notebook, water bottle, or drawstring bag! Three lucky winners will receive a 120th Anniversary Commemorative […]
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 […]
Design the tallest tower! Join us at the Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library for a LEGO Challenge. For more information, please call Betty Kidd at (251) 494-4982.
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, […]
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.
Interested in Historical Fiction? Join the A Page in Time Book Club at West Regional Library! This month’s topic of discussion is The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. This book club is intended for adults ages 19 & up. For more information, email meli@mplonline.org or call (251)340-8590
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 […]
Improving Language and Listening Skills with Storytime! Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. Bring your preschooler for stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Registration is required for groups, as capacity is limited. To register or for more information, please email Ms. Atwood at katwood@mplonline.org or call (251) 675-2879.
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 our book club at the Saraland Library. We will meet every two weeks. This book club is intended for adults ages 19 & up. For more information, email agalanti@mplonline.org or call (251) 675-2879. We can't wait to see you!
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 […]
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. Today Paula Webb will share her insight into the historic women of Mobile, Alabama, who are known for being elegant yet strong. This talk will focus on Madame Octavia Walton […]
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.
Fun with Arts & Crafts! Join us every Saturday to get creative and make a fun craft. With this week is Art Lab! Enjoy prompt free art and pure imagination. Use a variety of art supplies to create the project of your choice. This program is ideal for children ages 6 - 11, but all […]