Lego Club - Activity Room
2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Ages: 4-12
Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 4-12 can come in every Wednesday for collaborative play and building. Create your own castle, spaceship, or even a LEGO Brickfilm with your friends.
Parents MUST stay with children 6 and younger.

Writing Group - Teen Services
2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00
Ages 13-18:
Do you like to write? Whether you’re writing a novel, fanfic, poetry, or a screenplay, FHPLTeens Writing Club is the place for you. We’ll have writing prompts, games to loosen up your ideas, and peer feedback if you want it. There is no pressure to share, but we’d love to hear what you’re working on!

Baby Storytime - Activity Room
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 11:00
Ages 0-18 months
This storytime is for our lap-sitters and crawlers. The program lasts approximately 30 minutes, with about 10-15 minutes dedicated to reading and rhyme, and 20 minutes dedicated to tummy time/floor play or socialization for parents and babies!

Homeschool Hour - Activity Room
2026-04-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-30 11:30 - 12:30
Ages 8-12:
Come and join us as we learn and create with our friends. For ages 8-12 we will meet in the activity room, and ages 3-7 can enjoy a fun activity in the E-room.

Coffee with the Director - Giddens
2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:00
Join Director Rob Gourlay for coffee and conversation!

Outdoor Storytime - Farmer's Market
2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-30 16:00 - 17:00
All ages.
Join Ms. Grace behind Fairhope Public Library during the City of Fairhope’s Farmer’s Market for a very special storytime and activity!

Junk Journaling - Activity Room
2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00
Ages – 8-12:
Meet in the Activity Room for an introduction to junk journaling!
We will provide blank notebooks and craft supplies, and you provide the ideas!

Baldwin Humane Society - Giddens
2026-04-23 16:00 - 19:00
Annual Meeting

Geek Night - Teen Services
2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:00
Ages – 13-18:
Poetry for Neanderthals!
Join us for a game of silly single syllable improv poetry performance.

Free Build - Activity Room
2026-04-24 09:15 - 12:00, 2026-04-27 09:15 - 12:00
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!

Close Knit Knitting Group - Board Room
2026-04-24 12:00 - 14:00
The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room. All experience levels welcome.

Art Classes with Eastern Shore Art Center - MakerSpace
2026-04-24 15:30 - 16:30
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 the following month. (For example, registration for March opens at the beginning of February.)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AADAE2AA5FDCF8-59638011-artclasses#/

Puzzle Race - Giddens 10:00AM-12:00PM
2026-04-25 09:00 - 15:00
Puzzle Race is from 10:00am – 12:00pm!
Form a team of 2-4 & race to complete a 500 piece puzzle!
Prizes will be awarded!
Register at the reference desk or call 251-929-1464

TED Talks Discussion Group - Board Room
2026-04-27 13:30 - 15:00
Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.

Art Classes with Eastern Shore Art Center - MakerSpace
2026-04-27 15:30 - 16:30
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 the following month. (For example, registration for March opens at the beginning of February.)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AADAE2AA5FDCF8-60219971-artclasses#/

Teen Crafternoon - Teen Services
2026-04-27 17:00 - 18:00
Ages – 13-18:
“Forever” Succulents
We’ll use beads and wire to make a cute little plant for your desk or shelf, and you never have to water it!

Toddler Storytime - Activity Room
2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Mahjong Class - Study Room #4
2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a 4-part Mahjong class!
Registration is required
Limited to 4 participants
Instructor: Nikki Epstein
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Book Review and Lecture Series - Giddens
2026-04-28 10:30 - 12:00
Alan Samry – Review of The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World’s Favorite Board Game, by Mary Pilon
To see the full book review list click here:
https://fairhopelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Spring-2026-reviews.pdf

Big Kid Storytime - Activity Room
2026-04-28 11:15 - 12:15
Ages – 3+:
This is story hour filled with rhymes, music, games, and crafts. Our goal 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.

Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org - Computer Lab
2026-04-28 13:00 - 15:00
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 before the day of the event.

Teen Thing - Teen Services
2026-04-28 17:00 - 18:00
Ages 13-18:
Teen Advisory Board!
Join us to talk about library programming. Mandatory for teen library volunteers, all teens are welcome.

Dungeons & Dragons - Study Room #1
2026-04-28 17:00 - 19:30
Calling all young adults ages 18-30! Ready to roll the dice and dive into adventure? Join us in Study Room #1 from 5-7:30 pm for a Dungeons & Dragons session! Reservations are required, visit the Reference Desk or call 251-929-1464.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, here’s your chance to team up with fellow adventurers and “fire up your imagination and vanquish your foes” in the world’s greatest role-playing game.

Poetry Reading Open Mic - Giddens
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:30
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Fairhope Public Library will be hosting an open mic-style poetry reading.
The event will be MC’ed by Mike Turner, Alabama’s Poet of the Year for 2025.
This event is free and open to all; bring a poem to read, be it famous, obscure, or one of your own creation!

Adult Craft Class - MakerSpace
2026-04-29 14:00 - 16:00
Decorative 3-D dioramas:
Sign Up with the Reference Department: 251-929-1464!
Using metal bookends as the base, we’ll be designing and building miniature dioramas inspired by cozy spaces like a garden, a charming kitchen, or a home library to display on your own bookshelves! All materials will be provided, personalization is encouraged!
