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 "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch:
Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!
Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning.
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
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!
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch:
Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Learn basic computer skills for adults!
Computer anxiety? We can help! Join us at the Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch to attend this class and learn how to navigate a computer and basic programs.
Registration is recommended, as class size is limited. If not registered, the class will be first come, first served until class capacity is reached. To register or for more information, please email India Cherry at icherry@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4982.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
Library Branch:
Semmes Regional Library
Room:
Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Storytime
Every Wednesday!
Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations!
For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.
