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
Library Branch:
Online/Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge,
Holiday Fun
Event Details:
Fall in love with reading this February!
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Library Branch:
West Regional Library
Room:
West Regional Library
Age Group:
Ages 0-5,
Ages 6-11
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Holiday Fun
Event Details:
Stop by the West Regional library and decorate a Mardi Gras Crown!
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch:
Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes
Event Details:
Join us as we explore the world of beginners’ computer literacy skills.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch:
West Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (West)
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Time for some creative play at West Regional Library!
Create! Play! Learn! at West Regional Library Time for some creative play! 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 questions or need additional information, please email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8571.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch:
Grand Bay Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us at the Grand Bay Library for By The “Book” Book Club!
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch:
West Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (West)
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Games
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!
