Lila Marie Pennington Ryals, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, recently published her first and only book, What Would Mama Do?: Growing Up An “Almost” Orphan in Fairhope. The book is a memoir of her life growing up in Fairhope, Alabama, and how she and her younger brother managed to survive after their mother passed away [...]
Ages Newborn-18m This storytime is for our lap-sitters and crawlers. The program lasts approximately 30 minutes, with about 10-15minutes dedicated to reading and rhyme, and 20 minutes dedicated to tummy time/ floor play or socialization for parents and babies!
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.
We will share informative, interesting and important facts about current proposed legislation that will impact public libraries in Baldwin County and Alabama. Senate Bill 10 Changes to the Administrative Code that will affect library booard policies and library operation your support is vital to the Fairhope Public Library
Ages 4-14 We will explore a new topic every week, followed by a hands-on craft or STEAM based activity. The idea is to explore fun topics in a laid-back, relaxed setting – the perfect place to make new friends!
A Great American Road Trip: Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Rocky Mountain National Parks presented by Jasmine Hodges
2nd Thursday of the month, PC Basics 4th Thursday of the month, iPhone/iPad Basics Sign up for Tech Tutor here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqeaVREJNWmNxvEsODseHYAq1VnFF5TBnSQBiMpQdKxiyhXQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Ages 8-12 Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 8-12 can come to the Activity Room downstairs in Youth Services for collaborative play and building, working toward our very own LEGO brickfilm, filmed by our FHPL builders!
Where Stories Come From: Writers and Their Inspirations From Tennessee Williams to Truman Capote, E.L. Doctorow to Toni Morrison, Sena Jeter Naslund to E.B Sledge and Howell Raines – authors near and far have ah-ha! moments, a lightning strike or quiet revelation, as they set out on creative journeys. Roy looks at an array of [...]
Ages 2-8. 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.
Meets on Mondays in the Computer Lab to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
