Fairhope Public Library

TED Talks Discussion Group - Board Room
2026-08-31 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-09-14 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
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
2026-08-31 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-14 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#/

Needlework Club - Board Room
2026-08-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-14 17:00 - 19:00
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!

Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org - Computer Lab
2026-09-01 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.

Consanguinity - Giddens
2026-09-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-15 13:00 - 16:00

Fairhope Pedestrian & Bicycle Committee - Board Room
2026-09-01 15:30 - 17:30

The Irish Tune Club - Board Room
2026-09-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-10 18:00 - 19:00
Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music

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

Close Knit Knitting Group - Board Room
2026-09-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-11 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
2026-09-04 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#/

Library Closed for Labor Day
2026-09-07 08:00 - 20:00

Convergence Book Club - Board Room
2026-09-09 14:00 - 16:00
Topic: Roadways –
This discussion group has a different topic each month.
Suggested readings on the topic can be picked up at the Reference Desk.

Friends Book Sale Setup - Giddens
2026-09-09 17:00 - 18:00

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Giddens
2026-09-10 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!

Writer In Residence Reception - Giddens
2026-09-10 17:30 - 19:30

Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board - Board Room
2026-09-11 14:45 - 16:15

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

Free Build - Activity Room
2026-09-14 09:15 - 12:00

Poetry Reading Open Mic - Giddens
2026-09-15 18:00 - 19:30
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!

FoFL Board of Directors - Board Room
2026-09-16 10:30 - 11:30

Mystery Book Club - Board Room
2026-09-16 14:00 - 15:00
The Quarry Girls by Jess Lourey, 2022

Pages of the Past Historical Fiction Book Club - Board Room
2026-09-17 14:00 - 15:00
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
The group is open to all who want to attend. No sign up is required.
