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.
Upcoming Events
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Winter Reading 2026: Read with Benny Beanstack Challenge
01/01/2026 @ 8:00am–01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge,
Holiday Fun
Event Details:
Read with Benny!
Earn fun, Benny-themed badges for logging your reading and completing activities. Participate for a chance to win a plush Benny. So, grab a book and join Benny for an unforgettable reading adventure!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch:
Parkway Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group:
Children,
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
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 for groups. To register, or for more information, please email Jade Gregory at jgregory@mplonline.org, or call her at (251) 494-4454.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch:
Ben May Main Library
Room:
Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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. This program is best suited for ages 0-3.
For more information, please call 251-340-1507 or email mainyou@mplonline.org.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch:
Grand Bay Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group:
Children,
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Entertaining storytime designed for preschool-aged children!
This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch:
West Regional Library
Room:
Teen Space (West)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Begin your epic adventure with Dungeons and Dragons!
Join us at West in the Teens Programming Room for a Homeschool Teen-led Dungeons and Dragons campaign.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch:
Grand Bay Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Budding artists and passion painters!
Please join us at the Grand Bay Library for our Paint and Sip get together. It’s a social outing to mix and mingle with friends or meet new ones while you paint and sip. A variety of snacks and drinks including tea, coffee, juice, and soda will be provided.
Only 20 spots available, please call (251) 494-2207 to register today! For more information about this event, please email chenderson@mplonline.org
