Baby Storytime – Activity Room
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!
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
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!
Letter Writing Party – Giddens
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
Pages of the Past Historical Fiction Book Club – Board Room
January 18: The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes March 21: TransAtlantic by Colum McCann May 16: The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks July 18: The Secret Life of Sunflowers: A gripping, inspiring novel based on the true story of Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law by Dana Marton [...]
Lego Club – Activity Room
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!
Free Build – Activity Room
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!
Close Knit Knitting Group – Board Room
The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room. All experience levels welcome.
Sticky Science! – Activity Room
Ages 8-12. This pr0gram is for all of our patrons who like to get a little messy with science! Kids 8+ can stop by to learn the science behind making bouncy balls and slime as well as participating in creating their own!
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
Meets on Mondays in the Computer Lab to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Maker Monday – Activity Room
3/4 -- Creature Clutches 3/11 -- Crochet 3/18 -- Fragrance Stones 3/25 -- Pop Up Cat Greeting Card
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 18m-3yrs 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 20minutes dedicated to block play and socialization or crafts and coloring.
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Thelma Topper – “Vivid Colors, Vibrant Rhythms, Voodoo, and (nearly) a Volcano: Glimpses of West Africa, December 2023”
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 4+ This is a story hour filled with rhymes, music, games, and crafts. Our goal here 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.
