September's Resident: Sharon LaCour! Stop by and say hi to the Wolff Cottage's Writer in Residence for September, Sharon LaCour! She draws on her childhood in New Orleans and the influence of her Acadian background to inform her explorations of the Acadian Louisiana way of life from the 1700s and into the 20th century. Her debut literary novel, The [...]
Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music
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!
The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room. All experience levels welcome.
Made Possible by the Community Foundation of South Alabama Grant. Ages 7-12: Registration is required! Join an Eastern Shore Art Center artist for a weekly art class for kids ages 7-12! Each week will feature a different art project for you to take home. Registration will open up at the beginning of each month for [...]
All Ages: Come to the library for some swashbuckling shenanigans! We'll have a photo booth, walk the plank, pirate crafts, and, of course, pirate treasure! Hope to see you there!
Introducing our brand-new needlework club! Starting June 1st, this group will meet every Monday from 5-7pm. Whether you're into needlepoint, cross stitch, embroidery, or are just looking to meet and chat with creative people, this group is perfect for you! All ages and skill levels welcome!
Join us on September 21st to learn the Japanese art of floral arrangement, Ikebana. The class will be led by Master Gardener, Linda Ennis, who will be leading the class with a demonstration. Registration is required! Please visit the Reference Desk, email fhplref@gmail.com, or call 251-929-1464.
Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Made Possible by the Community Foundation of South Alabama Grant. Ages 13+ Registration is Required! Join an Eastern Shore Art Center artist for a weekly art class for teens ages 13+! Each week will feature a different art project for you to take home. Registration will open up at the beginning of each month for [...]
Ages - 13-18: Upstairs in the Teen Space!
Alan Samry will be the hosting with creative prompts. Writers can come and go as they please.
Registration is required at the Reference Desk in person or by calling 251-929-1464: Join John Brown, Certified Financial Planner Board Emeritus, financial columnist for the Fairhope Courier, and past President of International Association of Financial Planners at Fairhope Public Library for a comprehensive estate planning course. This course will acquaint you with the ins and [...]
Ages 19 months-2 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.
Ages 3+: This is a story hour filled with books, 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.
