Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org – Computer Lab
LDS volunteers will be available for one-on-one assistance with the use of the Family Search database. Use our computers or bring your own laptop. Reservations are required for this class; please call the Reference Desk at 251-929-1464 to reserve your spot.
Summer Volunteer Training – Teen Services
Ages: 13-18 Get a head start on your community service volunteer hours by working at the library over the summer! The most fun you can have volunteering!
Mystery Book Club – Board Room
The Other Family by Wendy Corsi Staub The group is open to all who want to attend. No sign up is required.
Farmer’s Market Storytime – Outside
Come see Ms. Grace behind Fairhope Public Library during the City of Fairhope's Farmer's Market for a very special outdoor storytime and activity
Teen Kindergarten Night – Teen Services
Our semiannual celebration of silliness! Join us as we revisit our childhood to celebrate the end of the school year!
Close Knit Knitting Group – Board Room
The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room. All experience levels welcome.
Free Build – Activity Room
All ages. Our Activity Room will be open and stocked with Lincoln logs, blocks, LEGOs, and more. This is unstructured free play and exploration. Parents are required to directly supervise their children and help clean up. Stop by and see what you can build!
Gretchen Huesmann – Giddens
Huesmann's debut book, It's a Good Day to be a Teacher: 52 Devotions to Equip and Encourage Educators, is meant to encourage the weary teacher; the book targets the joys and trials they face and offers hope and strength to teach another day. Join her as she discusses how to support our educators, what teacher appreciation really means, and her journey [...]
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Movie Mondays for Kids – Giddens
Ages 2-12 June 2: Coco June 9: Ratatouille June 16: Harold & the Purple Crayon June 23: Tangled June 30: Trolls World Tour
Teen Crafternoon – Teen Services
Ages 13-18: 6/2: Kumihimo-Traditional Japanese Braiding 6/9: Flower Bouquet Watercolor Painting 6/16: Darn that Hole! Mending Techniques 6/23: Fancy Camp Lamps 6/30: Woven Bookmarks
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 19 months-3 years. This storytime is for all of the roamers, movers, and shakers! The program lasts 30-40 minutes, with about 15-20 minutes dedicated to reading, rhyme, and music, and 20 minutes dedicated to play and socialization or crafts and coloring.
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 4+ years. This is a story hour filled with rhymes, music, games, and crafts. Our goal here is to have fun while learning to be a good audience member and developing a love of reading. We’ll read a story and work on a themed craft or game.