Visit the mountain homes of dwarves and dragons and hear the plaintive love song of the King of the Fairies. Sorrow with the Picts as they stand against the legions of Rome and hold your breath as Bonny Prince Charlie escapes across the sea. Shiver as ghosts float through the streets and highwaymen gallop to their doom in dark forests.

 

Love and adventure await you when the Kilted Man spins his tales of Celtic wonder! Admission is free. For more information, please call 494-2298. For more information on The Kilted Man, go to www.thekiltedman.com/.

 

 

 

Come meet up with other homeschooling families to socialize and have fun! For more information, please call the children’s department at 340-8571 or email westyou@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Join us after school for fun, games, arts & crafts, prizes and surprises! For more information, please call 494-4454.

 

 

 

Students, join us for some of your favorite movies and a snack! Young children must be accompanied by an adult. Groups must register.  For more information, please call 494-4982.

 

 

 

Come enjoy the fun! Learn to play chess or improve your skills. For more information, call the children’s department at 340-8571.

 

 

 

Join Ms. Cynthia for a high powered session of aerobics, featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance. Registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, please call 494-4982.

 

 

 

Join us for some hands on fun and learning. Wear play clothes because things might get messy! For more information, please call 340-8571 or email westyou@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Enjoy some of your favorite films in the Library. Popcorn is served. For more information or a complete list of titles, please call 494-4454.

 

 

 

Enjoy board & video games, trivia and so much more! For more information, please call 494-4982.

 

 

 

Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with LEGOS. For more information, please call 494-4870.

 

 

 

Great fun just for Teens! Supplies and snacks are provided. For more information, please call 340-8555 or email lrainey@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Bring the whole family to the Library for a fun activity! For more information, please call 340-8571 or email westyou@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Learn to knit with Ms. Wilhelmina Davis. Participants need to bring their own supplies. We recommend size 10, 10” long needles and a 7 oz. skein of regular, worsted weight yarn. For more information, please call 580-7144.

 

 

 

What's Up at the Library? Enjoy Bingo, Karaoke, LEGO challenges and so much more!

For more information, call 494-4454.

 

 

 

Watch and discuss Anime, play video games, create an Anime inspired project and enjoy a snack! For more information, please call 340-1499 or email  teenservices@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Spice up your scrapbooking and so much more! Do you want to make personal messages more special? Learn basic brush-lettering every Thursday at the Library. Registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, please call 340-1589 or email clovvorn@mplonline.org. 

 

 

 

Who knows what you will find! Join us for special guests, crafts, STEM projects, trivia and so much more! Snacks will be provided. Groups must register. For more information or to register, please call 494-4982.

 

 

 

Want to learn how to knit? Need a little help with your latest project? Would you like to meet up with some fellow knitters? Come to the Knitting Circle! For more information, email jstewart@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Take your hand-lettering to the next level with flourishes, bouncy fonts, and more with Hand-lettering at the Library every Thursday. Registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, please call 340-1589 or email clovvorn@mplonline.org. 

 

 

 

Have fun with building challenges, arts & crafts, games and more. For more information, please call the children’s department at 340-1507 or email crhodes@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Learn to play Chess! Beginners and experienced players are welcome. For more information, call 494-4870.

 

 

 

Come play board and video games! Compete with other players, eat snacks, and have a great time with fellow Gamers. For more information, please call 340-8555 or email lrainey@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Families with young children are invited to listen to great books, and then build LEGO creations inspired by the stories. Duplo blocks will be provided to children under the age of 4. For more information, please call 340-8571 or email westyou@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Simple stories and music introduce the sounds and rhythms of language and play to your little learner.  Join us for a wiggle, rhyme, read and sing, active story time – and a craft too! For more information, please call the children’s department at 340-1507 or email crhodes@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Learn the techniques of Chinese healing energy art that combines breathing techniques, slow movements and focused intention and meditation to achieve harmony and balance. Registration is required.  For more information or to register, please call 494-4870.

 

 

 

Come meet the Pet Therapy dogs and their owners. Learn all about the dogs and the services they provide the community. Practice your reading skills with a four-legged friend.  For more information, please call the children’s department at 340-8571 or email westyou@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Join us for some STEM, (science, technology, engineering and math) fun and exploration at the Library!  For more information, please call the children’s department at 340-8571 or email westyou@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Come enjoy the fun! Learn to play chess or improve your skills. For more information, call 494 4140.

 

 

 

Join Mr. Butch for an hour of seasonal arts and crafts. Groups must register. For more information or to register, please call 494-4132 or email ftigner@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Learn the basics of memoir writing every Tuesday at the Library.  Registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, please call 340-1589 or email clovvorn@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

If you love Historical Fiction this book club is for you. This month’s topic of discussion is As Bright As Heaven by Susan Meissner. For more information, please call Michele at 340-8590.

 

 

 

Share your love for Anime and Manga with other fans! Watch and discuss Anime, learn how to draw your favorite characters, and enjoy Anime inspired snacks! For more information, please call the children’s department at 340-1507 or email awilliamson@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Enjoy the movies featuring Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, with commentary and fun facts provided by Frank. This month’s features are The World is Not Enough, (128 minutes, rated PG-13) and Die Another Day (133 minutes, rated PG-13). For more information, please call 494-2298 or email ftigner@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Movies for your morning out! If you love adventure, comedy, mystery, musicals or romance -  this is the place for you. Grab a friend and join us for a movie and popcorn too!  For more information, please call 494-4982.

 

 

 

Learn something new – hands on activities in Art, Gardening, Cooking and so much more! For more information, please call 494-4870.

 

 

 

Staff from the Alabama Contemporary Art Center join us for Family Storytime on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Preschoolers will explore contemporary art and music through hands-on and minds-on activities that stimulate and deepen their understanding of art. For more information, please call the Children’s Department at 340-1507 or email crhodes@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Want to create beautiful paintings but have no idea how to begin? Join us and learn how to paint with acrylics. Supplies and snacks provided. For more information, please call 340-8571 or email lrainey@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Join staff from the Alabama Contemporary Art Center to explore contemporary art and music through hands-on and minds-on activities that stimulate and deepen their understanding of art. For more information, please call the children’s department at 340-1507 or email crhodes@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Enjoy building with a variety of items, LEGOS, Duplo, Gears and Marble Runs. For more information, please call 494-4132 or email mlmref@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Ebony Moments is a book discussion designed to increase the awareness of African-American authors, both past and present, and to promote the love of reading for all. This month’s topic of discussion is More to Life by ReShonda Tate Billingsley. For more information, contact Betty Kidd at 580-7012.

 

 

 

Bring the whole family for stories, songs, and a craft. For more information, please call 340-8571 or email westyou@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Visit with friends and learn how to make Kleenex Holders. For more information, please call 494-4132 or email ftigner@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Don’t have access to your favorite Anime? Join our Anime Club and enjoy some of your favorite Anime films. For more information, please call 340-8555 or email lrainey@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159.  Pi Day is observed on March 14 since 3, 1 and 4 are the first three significant digits of π. We will observe Pi Day by eating Moon Pies and doing science, technology, engineering and math projects related to circles. For more information, please call the children’s department at 340-1507 or email crhodes@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Topic of discussion is Truevine by Beth Macy. For more information, please call 580-7144.

 

 

 

Learn how to use an InstaPot/Pressure Cooker to help you prepare your meals quicker and tastier. For more information, please call 494-4132 or email ftigner@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Enjoy the latest and hottest Korean TV. Make new friends and enjoy some snacks, too! For more information, please call 340-8555 or email lrainey@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Join us for songs, stories, and games! For more information, please call 494-4132 or email ftigner@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Join members of Spoken Word of Mobile for an evening of poetry readings at the Toulminville Branch.  Students and adults are encouraged to share readings of their own works or works from their favorite poets. For more information, please call 580-6144.

 

 

 

Join us every third Tuesday for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books.  This month’s topic of discussion is Spying on the South: An Odyssey Across the American Divide by Tony Horwitz. For more information, please call 494-2298.

 

 

 

Join us for Kid Friendly Experiments and discover the outcome and results of the scientific methods we use. For more information, please call 494-4132 or email mlmref@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Bring your supplies and Bead with other Beaders! Get new ideas and share your own creations! For more information, please call 494-4132 or email ftigner@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Preschools, Headstart programs, kindergarten classes and families are invited to a special Storytime in Bernheim Hall. Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and more as we encourage the development of early literacy skills. Registration is required for groups. For more information or to register, please call the children’s department at 340-1507 or email crhodes@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

The fun doesn't end when story time is over! Stay and build at our Block Party! For more information, please call the children’s department at 340-8571 or email westyou@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

This month's topic of discussion is To the Land of Long Lost Friends by Alexander McCall Smith. For more information, please call Betty Fowler at 476-2600 or 494-2298.

 

 

 

Get hooked by new literary finds at The Haunted Book Shop’s local author showcase, hone your writing skills at exclusive panels and workshops, browse the wealth of research information available in our community, listen to author readings, see youth literary awards presented, and cast your best pitch during our live “Pitch Wars” to wrap up the day. 

 

The 2020 Mobile Literary Festival is brought to you by the Mobile Public Library, Mobile Writers’ Guild, The Haunted Book Shop, Metro Mobile Literacy Council, and Friends of the Mobile Public Library. This community event is free and open to the public. The 2020 Mobile Literary Festival schedule can be found at www.facebook.com/groups/MobileLiteraryFestival/.

 

 

 

Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the Local History and Genealogy Division from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to assist you with your questions and research for documentation concerning your ancestors. For more information, call 494-2172.

 

 

 

Join us for a Sci-Fi/Fantasy book club from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Skype video chat.  This month’s topic of discussion is Testaments by Margaret Atwood.

 

To participate in the group chat, download the Skype app and set up an account for free at: www.skype.com/en/.  Contact Jill Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org to share your Skype name so you can be added to the group. Once you’re added, all you need to do is have your device (phone, tablet, or computer) open to Skype on book club day and answer when it rings. For more information or help with Skype set up, contact Jill Stewart at jstewart@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Let’s celebrate the book, Pinkalicious with pink crafts, snacks and more! Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 340-8571 or email westyou@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Join us for some lively book discussions on some of our favorite classics. This month’s topics of discussion are Radio Free Vermont by Bill Mckibben and A Good Man is Hard to Find and Other Stories by Flannery O’Connor. For more information, please call 340-1541 or email cecox@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Come join us for building fun! We supply the LEGOS and you bring the creativity! For more information, please call the children’s department at 340-8571.

 

 

 

Come learn and explore new things about science, technology and electronics! For more information, please call 494-4454.

 

 

 

Want to create and expand your artistic endeavors? Bring your ideas to the Teen Spot. Enjoy the time and space to be creative. Supplies and snacks provided. For more information, please call 340-8571 or email lrainey@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Do you enjoy exploring technology? Would you like to deepen your understanding of how things work and create some interesting projects? If so, come to the children's department and let us know. Registration is required. For more information, please call the children’s department at 340-1507 or email crhodes@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

In partnership with the African American Genealogical & Historical Society of Mobile, the Mobile Public Library is hosting another session with professional genealogist, Mary Jones-Fitts.

 

Ms. Jones-Fitts will take attendees back to the basics to create a strong foundation for genealogical research, and provide a thorough look at census records and how to use them. A light lunch will be provided. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 251-494-2172 or email mainlhg@mplonline.org.

 

The facilitator for the workshop is professional genealogist, Mary Jones-Fitts, President of the African American Genealogical & Historical Society of Mobile.

 

 

 

Calling all children, ages 5 and Up! Let’s go fly a Kite! For more information, please call 494-4132 or email mlmref@mplonline.org.

 

 

 

Join members of Heart & Soul for an afternoon of poetry readings.  Students and adults are encouraged to share readings of their own works or works from their favorite poets. For more information, please call Cassandra at 209-3559 or email heartandsoulbookclub@gmail.com.