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1 event,
2 events,
Free Build – Activity Room
Free Build – Activity Room
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
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
Meets on Mondays in the Computer Lab to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
4 events,
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Mike Turner- "Crimes, Conspiracies & Conundrums: The 'Nathan Heller' Historical Crimes Thrillers of Max Allan Collins" (reprise)
Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org – Computer Lab
Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org – Computer Lab
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.
Teen Thing – Activity Room
Teen Thing – Activity Room
Need to decompress and have fun to keep a good school/life balance? Teen Thing is here for you with a different activity or focus each week! It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new with your friend group or meet new people! Schedule: 1/7 Switch Party 1/14 Teen Show N Tell 1/21 Cancelled 1/28 Teen [...]
Fairhope Single Tax 2025 Lecture Series – Giddens
Fairhope Single Tax 2025 Lecture Series – Giddens
Catherine King: Henry Stuart's Correspondence, Diaries & Photographs: New information from The Hermit of Montrose. Catherine King will be talking about new documents and images from Henry Stuart, Ye Olde Weaver, Hermit, builder and dweller of the Round House in Montrose.
1 event,
Art Lab – Activity Room
Art Lab – Activity Room
All ages. We provide the supplies, and you provide the creativity! Art Lab is an unstructured program dedicated to artistic expression. YOU decide what to make.
4 events,
Booker’s Stuffed Animal Sleepover – Activity Room
Booker’s Stuffed Animal Sleepover – Activity Room
This is a fun drop-off, pick-up program for your stuffed animals! They'll spend the night at the library with our friend Booker the Bear, do fun crafts, read stories, and play games! When you bring them in, you'll make an extra-special nametag for them, and we will take good care of them overnight.
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Ages 8-15 years. We will explore a new topic every week, followed by a hands-on craft or STEAM based activity. 8-12 years will learn with Ms. Stephanie, while 13+ split off with Ms. Allyson. Activities will be available for siblings 7 and under in the E room.
2 events,
Free Build – Activity Room
Free Build – Activity Room
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
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.
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Free Build – Activity Room
Free Build – Activity Room
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
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
Maker Monday – Activity Room
2/3 Crochet Night: Fingerless Gloves 2/10 LED Valentine Cards 2/17 Masquerade Masks 2/24 Artist Trading Cards
5 events,
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 18 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.
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 4+ years. 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.
Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org – Computer Lab
Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org – Computer Lab
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.
Teen Thing – Activity Room
Teen Thing – Activity Room
2/4 Roblox: Dress to Impress 2/11 Valentine Trivia Contest 2/18 Anti-Valentine Break Out Game 2/25 Teen Advisory Board Meeting
2 events,
Mystery Book Club – Board Room
Mystery Book Club – Board Room
Mystery Book Club makeup date from Jan. 22. The group will be reading The Watchmaker’s Hand by Jeffery Deaver.
Afternoon Free Build – Activity Room
Afternoon Free Build – Activity Room
All ages. Come to the library for an extra special Free Build after school! Create a Lego sculpture, a block tower, or a magnetic train! It’s all up to you!
4 events,
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
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!
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Ages 8-15 years We will explore a new topic every week, followed by a hands-on craft or STEAM based activity. 8-12 years will learn with Ms. Stephanie, while 13+ split off with Ms. Allyson. Activities will be available for siblings 7 and under in the E room.
Lego Club – Activity Room
Lego Club – Activity Room
Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 8-12 can come in every 1st and 3rd Thursday for collaborative play and building. Create your own castle, spaceship, or even a LEGO Brickfilm with your friends.
2 events,
Free Build – Activity Room
Free Build – Activity Room
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
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.
1 event,
0 events,
4 events,
Free Build – Activity Room
Free Build – Activity Room
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
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
Maker Monday – Activity Room
2/3 Crochet Night: Fingerless Gloves 2/10 LED Valentine Cards 2/17 Masquerade Masks 2/24 Artist Trading Cards
5 events,
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 18 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
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Savan Wilson - Review of the Poet of Tolstoy Park, by Sonny Brewer
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 4+ years. 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.
Teen Thing – Activity Room
Teen Thing – Activity Room
2/4 Roblox: Dress to Impress 2/11 Valentine Trivia Contest 2/18 Anti-Valentine Break Out Game 2/25 Teen Advisory Board Meeting
2 events,
Valentine’s Movie: The Aristocats (G) – Activity Room
Valentine’s Movie: The Aristocats (G) – Activity Room
All ages. Join us in the Activity Room for The Aristocats! Bring yourself, and/or your favorite movie watching friends and get ready to watch some fun feline shenanigans with Valentine’s Day treats!
4 events,
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
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!
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Ages 8-15 years We will explore a new topic every week, followed by a hands-on craft or STEAM based activity. 8-12 years will learn with Ms. Stephanie, while 13+ split off with Ms. Allyson. Activities will be available for siblings 7 and under in the E room.
Chess Club – Activity Room
Chess Club – Activity Room
Ages 8-18 years. Do you enjoy playing or want to learn how to play chess? Bring your friends and join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to have fun and play chess together!
3 events,
Close Knit Knitting Group – Board Room
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.
2 events,
0 events,
4 events,
Free Build – Activity Room
Free Build – Activity Room
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
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
Maker Monday – Activity Room
2/3 Crochet Night: Fingerless Gloves 2/10 LED Valentine Cards 2/17 Masquerade Masks 2/24 Artist Trading Cards
5 events,
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 18 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
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Mary Gottschalk – Review of My Brilliant Friend, by Elena Ferrante
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 4+ years. 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.
Teen Thing – Activity Room
Teen Thing – Activity Room
2/4 Roblox: Dress to Impress 2/11 Valentine Trivia Contest 2/18 Anti-Valentine Break Out Game 2/25 Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Fairhope Single Tax 2025 Lecture Series – Giddens
Fairhope Single Tax 2025 Lecture Series – Giddens
Todd Frank: The Gulf Coast Extension: The History and Local, Regional, and National Influence on Agriculture. Todd Frank, Auburn Cooperative Extension Asst. Director will be speaking about the History of the Gulf Coast Extension, and its local, regional, and national influence on agriculture.
3 events,
Reader’s Theater – Activity Room
Reader’s Theater – Activity Room
Ages 8-12 years. Join Ms. Stephanie for a time of theatrical fun for ages 8-12! We will become characters from a kid’s book by making props and practicing our roles! There is no need to memorize as we will read right from the script.
4 events,
Friends of the Library Book Sale – Giddens
Friends of the Library Book Sale – Giddens
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 [...]
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
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!
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Ages 8-15 years We will explore a new topic every week, followed by a hands-on craft or STEAM based activity. 8-12 years will learn with Ms. Stephanie, while 13+ split off with Ms. Allyson. Activities will be available for siblings 7 and under in the E room.
Lego Club – Activity Room
Lego Club – Activity Room
Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 8-12 can come in every 1st and 3rd Thursday for collaborative play and building. Create your own castle, spaceship, or even a LEGO Brickfilm with your friends.
2 events,
Free Build – Activity Room
Free Build – Activity Room
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
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.
2 events,
Estate Planning Class – Computer Lab
Estate Planning Class – Computer Lab
Join John Brown, Certified Financial Planner Board Emeritus, financial columnist for the Fairhope Courier, and past President of International Association of Financial Planners at Fairhope Public Library for a comprehensive estate planning course. This course will acquaint you with the ins and outs of multiple estate documents and will include suggestions on how to use [...]
0 events,
4 events,
Free Build – Activity Room
Free Build – Activity Room
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
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
Maker Monday – Activity Room
2/3 Crochet Night: Fingerless Gloves 2/10 LED Valentine Cards 2/17 Masquerade Masks 2/24 Artist Trading Cards
6 events,
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 18 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
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Dick Schmidt – Review of The Problem of Pain, by C. S. Lewis
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 4+ years. 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.
Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org – Computer Lab
Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org – Computer Lab
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.
Teen Thing – Activity Room
Teen Thing – Activity Room
2/4 Roblox: Dress to Impress 2/11 Valentine Trivia Contest 2/18 Anti-Valentine Break Out Game 2/25 Teen Advisory Board Meeting
2 events,
Crafter’s Club – Activity Room
Crafter’s Club – Activity Room
Ages 8-12 years. Crafter’s Club is for our craftier tweens. Everyone will make something of their very own and get to take it home with them. Come and enjoy a time of conversation and creation! All supplies are provided free of charge.
5 events,
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
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!
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Ages 8-15 years We will explore a new topic every week, followed by a hands-on craft or STEAM based activity. 8-12 years will learn with Ms. Stephanie, while 13+ split off with Ms. Allyson. Activities will be available for siblings 7 and under in the E room.
Chess Club – Activity Room
Chess Club – Activity Room
Ages 8-18 years. Do you enjoy playing or want to learn how to play chess? Bring your friends and join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to have fun and play chess together!
3 events,
Free Build – Activity Room
Free Build – Activity Room
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
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.
2 events,
Estate Planning Class – Computer Lab
Estate Planning Class – Computer Lab
Join John Brown, Certified Financial Planner Board Emeritus, financial columnist for the Fairhope Courier, and past President of International Association of Financial Planners at Fairhope Public Library for a comprehensive estate planning course. This course will acquaint you with the ins and outs of multiple estate documents and will include suggestions on how to use [...]
