Theater Club - Teen Services
2026-05-01 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-08 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Ages 13-18:
If you like theater come on down and meet your people at the library.

Satuday Storytime - Fairhope Farmer's Market
2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:00
All Ages:
The Fairhope Farmer’s Market is here on the first Saturday of the month!
Ms. Casey will be out in the sunshine with books and an activity!
Weather Depending

Genealogy Day: Finding Your Roots - Giddens
2026-05-02 13:00 - 14:30
Genealogy Day: Finding Your Roots

As part of Fairhope’s celebration of America250, the Fairhope Public Library and Fairhope Museum of History will be hosting a genealogy day presentation!
Cathy Wilson, an LDS representative and local genealogy organizer, and Gabriel Gold-Vukson, director of the Fairhope Museum of History, will present tips, tricks, methods, and resources for finding information about your ancestors.
The presentation will take place in the Fairhope Public Library’s Giddens Auditorium on May 2nd at 1pm and admission is free.
Guests are welcome to bring their own laptops to follow along if they would like, but this is not required.

Genealogy Day Finding Your Roots - Computer Lab
2026-05-02 13:00 - 14:30

Free Build - Activity Room
2026-05-04 09:15 - 12:00, 2026-05-11 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!

AI Intro - Giddens
2026-05-04 10:00 - 11:00
A simple, non-technical introduction to AI. Learn what AI is, how to use tools like ChatGPT, and practical ways it can support everyday tasks—along with basic tips for safe and responsible use.
No experience needed. Take the mystery out of AI. Join this introductory class taught by Teressa Ramsey to learn the basics about AI and how you can use it every day!
Reservations required; call 251-929-1464 or visit the Reference Desk in the library.

TED Talks Discussion Group - Board Room
2026-05-04 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-11 13:30 - 15:00
Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.

Mahjong Class - Study Room #4
2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-12 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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5-5-26,
5-12-26,
5-19-26

Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org - Computer Lab
2026-05-05 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.

Fairhope Pedestrian & Bicycle Committee - Board Room
2026-05-05 15:30 - 17:30

Computer Class - Computer Lab
2026-05-06 13:00 - 15:00
We are excited to announce that after a brief hiatus, our computer classes are now back in session!
Looking to get a fresh start or brush up on your skills, join us on May 6th for the computer basics class.
Reservation Required!
Sign-up at the Reference Desk or by calling 251-929-1464

Lego Club - Activity Room
2026-05-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-13 16:00 - 17:00
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.

Outdoor Storytime - Farmer's Market
2026-05-07 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!

Mobile Medical Museum - Giddens
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30
Medicine and the Movement: The Story of Dr. Escous B. Goode of Alabama

Join us at Fairhope Public Library for a free screening of “Medicine and the Movement,” a documentary about Dr. Escous B. Goode, one of Alabama’s earliest and most successful African-American physicians who fought to desegregate hospitals, schools, and buses during the Civil Rights Movement. His 56-year career in Mobile included delivering 5,000+ babies at Blessed Martin de Porres Hospital. The documentary will be presented by the executive director of the Mobile Medical Museum, Dr. Daryn Glassbrook.

Free Build - Activity
2026-05-08 09:15 - 12:00

Close Knit Knitting Group - Board Room
2026-05-08 12:00 - 14:00
The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room. All experience levels welcome.

Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board - Board Room
2026-05-08 14:45 - 16:15

Art Classes with Eastern Shore Art Center - MakerSpace
2026-05-08 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#/

Pensters - Giddens
2026-05-09 09:15 - 12:15

Art Classes with Eastern Shore Art Center - MakerSpace
2026-05-11 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#/

Staff Use - Board Room
2026-05-12 10:00 - 12:00

Dungeons & Dragons - Study Room #1
2026-05-12 17:00 - 19:30
Calling all young adults ages 18-30! Ready to roll the dice and dive into adventure?
Join us at the Fairhope Public Library for a Dungeons & Dragons session!
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.
Reservations are required, visit the Reference Desk or call 251-929-1464

Convergence Book Club - Board Room
2026-05-13 14:00 - 16:00
Topic: Rotten Tomatoes

Friends Book Sale Setup - Giddens
2026-05-13 17:00 - 18:00

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Giddens
2026-05-14 09:00 - 15:00
On the second Thursday of every month the Friends of the Fairhope Library host a Book Sale in the library lobby and Giddens Conference Center. The sale features Fiction, Nonfiction, Children’s Books, DVDs, artwork, puzzles, and much more! Come buy some affordable items for yourself or the perfect gift for someone else. All proceeds will benefit the library!
