Fairhope Public Library

Library Closed for Thanksgiving
2025-11-29 08:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)

Free Build - Activity Room
2025-12-01 09:15 - 12:00, 2025-12-05 09:15 - 12:00, 2025-12-08 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!

TED Talks Discussion Group - Board Room
2025-12-01 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-12-08 13:30 - 15:00
Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.

Homeschool Hour - Activity Room
2025-12-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-08 14:00 - 15:00
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.

Art Classes with Eastern Shore Art Center - MakerSpace
2025-12-01 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-08 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#/

Library Board of Trustees - Giddens
2025-12-01 16:00 - 17:30

Teen Threads Club - Teen Services
2025-12-01 17:00 - 18:00
Ages 13-18:
Do you crochet? Knit? Sew? Weave? Whatever kind of threads you are into, bring your current WiP to the Teen Space on the first Monday of every month and hang out with other teens who do stuff like that too

Debby Hackbarth - Giddens
2025-12-01 18:30 - 19:30
Author Presentation
Dynamic Debby: Overcoming Prematurity and Poor Vision

Toddler Storytime - Activity Room
2025-12-02 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.

Book Review and Lecture Series - Giddens
2025-12-02 10:30 - 12:00
Margaret Davis – Review of Rembrandt Is in the Wind, by Russ Ramsey
To see the full book review list click here: https://fairhopelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Fall-2025-reviews.pdf

Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org - Computer Lab
2025-12-02 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.

Mouse Houses - Activity Room
2025-12-02 15:30 - 16:30
Ages 8+ years:
Come prepared to decorate a tiny house, fit for a mouse! The build will take place over three Tuesdays, and we will provide the houses, craft, and art supplies, completely free!
Registration is required:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AADAE2AA5FDCF8-59444828-mouse#/
email fhplys@gmail.com or call 251-929-1465

Teen Thing - Teen Services
2025-12-02 17:00 - 18:00
Ages: 13-18
PowerPoint Night: Make a PowerPoint to share! Slots are limited, so sign up ahead of time!

Point Clear Stable HOA - Giddens
2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:30

Friends of the Library Art Book Sale - Giddens
2025-12-03 14:00 - 18:00
By Reservation Only:
The Friends of the Fairhope Library have received a donation of a magnificent 50-year collection of art books. They will be available for purchase through a RESERVATION ONLY book sale at the library. Each person will be given a time slot and 45 minutes to browse the collection. Please call 251-929-1464 to make your reservation.

Custom Christmas Card with Canva - Computer Lab
2025-12-03 15:00 - 16:00
Ages Adults:
Have you ever wanted to learn to make your own cards, invitations, or posters?
If so, join us for this learn-as-you-do style Canva class as we make fully customizable holiday cards.
Sign-ups are required, visit the Reference Desk or call 251-929-1464

Teen Writing Group - Teen Services
2025-12-03 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! 4 – 5 PM every first Wednesday of the month, upstairs in the Teen Space.

Lego Club - Activity Room
2025-12-03 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.

Baby Storytime - Activity Room
2025-12-04 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!

The Nutcracker Preview with Bay Shore Ballet - Giddens
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00
All Ages

Geek Night - Teen Services
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00
Ages: 13-18
Cards!
Bring your cards and throw down with some friends. Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, One Piece, MtG, or whatever you play!

Homeschool Virtual School Teen Meetup - Teen Services
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00
Ages 13-18:

Close Knit Knitting Group - Board Room
2025-12-05 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
2025-12-05 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#/

Friends of the Library C&C Meeting - Board Room
2025-12-08 09:15 - 10:15
