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!
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7 events,Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Ages - 13-18: The FHPLayers are at it again! This summer they are performing a mystery play! All parts have been filled, but we still need crew members to build sets and run lights during the performance. Please contact teens@fairhopelibrary.org if you are interested. 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 [...] 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!
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Ages - 13-18: PILLOWCASE TANK TOP - Learn a bit of basic sewing and make a fun tank top for the summer! Bring your own pillowcase or use one of ours. |
7 events,Join us for a 4-part Mahjong class! Registration is required Limited to 4 participants Instructor: Nikki Epstein 4-28-26, 5-5-26, 5-12-26, 5-19-26 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. Ages 4+: This is a story hour filled with books, 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. Ages - 18+: Remarkably Bright Creatures presented by Randal Wright. Free admission & light refreshments
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. Ages 8-12: Our awesome tweens can join one of our staff twice a week to socialize and try new things! The activities change every time and all of them are super cool, so come check it out!
Ages - 13-18: POWERPOINT NIGHT - Practice your public speaking and timing by presenting a PowerPoint! The subject is up to you: maybe you want people to know more about an environmental issue, or you want to introduce your favorite band to a wider audience, or you want to recruit new people in your niche [...] |
4 events,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!
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Looking to get a fresh start or brush up on your skills, join us on June 3rd for the computer basics class. Reservation Required! Sign-up at the Reference Desk or by calling 251-929-1464
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Come join us in the Giddens to kickoff our 2026 Summer Reading Program! Come get your reading log and goodie bag, meet some awesome organizations from around Fairhope, and get ready for your summer of art and adventure! |
7 events,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! Ages 8-12: Our awesome tweens can join one of our staff twice a week to socialize and try new things! The activities change every time and all of them are super cool, so come check it out!
All ages. Join Ms. Grace behind Fairhope Public Library during the City of Fairhope's Farmer's Market for a very special storytime and activity! 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.
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Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music |
4 events,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! The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room. All experience levels welcome. 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 [...] |
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All Ages: The Eastern Shore Chamber of Music Festival is visiting the library for a storytime like no other! Storytelling accompanied by live chamber music! Appropriate for all ages. |
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8 events,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! Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
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 [...] 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!
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Ages - 13-18: DINO TRINKET DISH - A fun simple craft to make a cute way to hold your change, watch, earrings, small prey animals, or whatever! |
7 events,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. Ages 4+: This is a story hour filled with books, 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. Ages - 18+: Ever After presented by Susan Diemert. Free admission & light refreshments Ages 8-12: Our awesome tweens can join one of our staff twice a week to socialize and try new things! The activities change every time and all of them are super cool, so come check it out!
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Ages - 13-18: DINOLYMPICS - Minute to Win it games, but dinosaur themed. Bring your fellow teen reptiles and compete for prizes! Who will take home the gold?
Calling all young adults ages 18-30! Ready to roll the dice and dive into adventure? Join us at the Fairhope Public Library for a Dungeons & Dragons session! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, here's your chance to team up with fellow adventurers and "fire up your imagination and vanquish your foes" in the world's greatest role-playing game. Bi-weekly sessions. Please [...]
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Jack Drake will discuss his book - Be Not Afraid: A Southern Journey Through Law, Liberty, and Civil Rights. In this memoir, Jack Drake, a distinguished civil rights attorney, recounts his unwavering commitment to combating segregation and systemic racism through pivotal legal battles in Alabama. Bio: Jack Drake is a Birmingham-based attorney known for his [...] |
6 events,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! Topic: Spice It Up! This discussion group has a different topic each month. Suggested readings on the topic can be picked up at the Reference Desk. |
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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 [...] 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! Ages 8-12: Our awesome tweens can join one of our staff twice a week to socialize and try new things! The activities change every time and all of them are super cool, so come check it out!
All ages. Topic: Going to the Zoo! Join Ms. Grace behind Fairhope Public Library during the City of Fairhope's Farmer's Market for a very special storytime and activity! 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.
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The God of the Woods by Liz Moore: Set in the 1970s Adirondacks, it is a gripping mystery following the disappearance of 13-year-old Barbara Van Laar from her summer camp bunk. The incident echoes the unsolved abduction of her brother 14 years prior, forcing the wealthy, dysfunctional Van Laar family to confront buried secrets. Join [...] |
5 events,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! The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room. All experience levels welcome. 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 [...] |
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7 events,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! Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
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!
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Ages - 13-18: DIY MINI WILDFLOWER PRESS - Come up to the Teen Space and make a tiny flower press to carry with you on hikes, walks about town, or just hanging out in your yard. |
7 events,Ages 19 months-3 years: Topic: Father's Day! 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. Ages 4+: Topic: Father's Day! This is a story hour filled with books, 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. Ages - 18+: Steel Magnolias presented by Laura Kramer. Free admission & light refreshments Ages 8-12: Our awesome tweens can join one of our staff twice a week to socialize and try new things! The activities change every time and all of them are super cool, so come check it out!
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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! Each month, we will provide a different medium of art to explore.
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Ages - 13-18: DINO TRIVIA - Did you get a goodie pack at the Summer Reading Kickoff Event? If so, you got the Dino Trivia booklet, which has all the answers to our Dino Trivia game. If not, we have more booklets upstairs in the Teen Space. Bring your friends, extinct or otherwise, and compete [...] |
6 events,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!
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Looking to get a fresh start or brush up on your skills, join us on June 17th for the Microsoft Excel class. Reservation is required! Sign-up at the Reference Desk or by calling 251-929-1464 |
7 events,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! Ages 8-12: Our awesome tweens can join one of our staff twice a week to socialize and try new things! The activities change every time and all of them are super cool, so come check it out!
All ages. Topic: Going to Camp! Join Ms. Grace behind Fairhope Public Library during the City of Fairhope's Farmer's Market for a very special storytime and activity! 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.
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Ages - 13-18: The LEGO Movie - All movies chosen by the Teen Advisory Board Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music
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"State of Segregation: America’s Freedom Rights Struggles, as Told by Alabama by Mark J. Tenhundfeld offers a compelling exploration of Alabama’s civil rights and civil liberties history through the lens of thirty-two pivotal US Supreme Court cases. Each case, rooted in Alabama’s social and legal conflicts, reveals the persistent struggle to fulfill the Constitution’s promises [...] |
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6 events,Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
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 [...] 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!
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Ages - 13-18: DIY DINO EGG SOAP - We'll be meeting in the MakerSpace to make soap eggs with tiny dinosaurs embedded within. You can have fun for the next few weeks washing your hands to "hatch" your baby dinos. |
8 events,Ages 19 months-3 years: Topic: Birthdays! 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. Ages 4+: Topic: Birthdays! This is a story hour filled with books, 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. Ages - 18+: Dr. Strangelove presented by Trista Lackey. Free admission & light refreshments Ages 8-12: Our awesome tweens can join one of our staff twice a week to socialize and try new things! The activities change every time and all of them are super cool, so come check it out!
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Ages 7-12: Come join us in the Fairhope Library MakerSpace to learn how to use Ozobot robots to learn coding, problem-solving, and creative design! We will have interactive challenges that explore color coding and real-world applications of robotics for beginners. Register by calling 251-990-0209 or emailing youthservices@fairhopelibrary.org
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Ages - 13-18: BOOK TALK: OUR FAVORITE TROPES - For serious readers only! You know them, you love them: your favorite tropes. Friends to Lovers, Enemies to Allies, each has their own vibe. Which are your favorites, and why? Come up to the Teen Space to discuss with your fellow book nerds. Refreshments will be [...]
Calling all young adults ages 18-30! Ready to roll the dice and dive into adventure? Join us at the Fairhope Public Library for a Dungeons & Dragons session! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, here's your chance to team up with fellow adventurers and "fire up your imagination and vanquish your foes" in the world's greatest role-playing game. Bi-weekly sessions. Please [...] |
5 events,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!
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Decoupaged Terracotta Flowerpots: Sign up with the Reference Department - 251-929-1464! |
7 events,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! Ages 8-12: Our awesome tweens can join one of our staff twice a week to socialize and try new things! The activities change every time and all of them are super cool, so come check it out!
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Ages - 18+: Registration is required! To register email: makerspace@fairhopelibrary.org All materials needed are provided! This class is ideal for beginners or those new to digital art. Participants will learn how to create art on the app Sketchbook and focus on introducing digital art techniques such as layering.
All ages. Topic: Going to the Farmer's Market! Join Ms. Grace behind Fairhope Public Library during the City of Fairhope's Farmer's Market for a very special storytime and activity! 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.
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Ages - 13-18: The LEGO Batman Movie - All movies chosen by the Teen Advisory Board Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music |
5 events,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! The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room. All experience levels welcome.
Ages 5-12: Calling all Pokémon fans! Join us once a month to watch cartoons, trade cards, play the Pokémon TCG, or do Pokémon-themed crafts and activities! Meet other kids who love Pokémon 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 [...] |
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7 events,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! Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
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!
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Ages - 13-18: ARTIST TRADING CARDS - Have you ever heard of ATCs? It's a widespread movement of artists connecting artists all over the globe. If you're new to the idea, come up and make some cards to trade at our ATC Trading Event on July 21st. If you're a seasoned ATC creator, you can [...] |
6 events,Ages 19 months-3 years: Topic: 4th of July/America's Birthday!! 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. Ages 4+: Topic: 4th of July/America's Birthday!! This is a story hour filled with books, 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. Ages - 18+: Deliver Me From Nowhere presented by Rodger French. Free admission & light refreshments
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 before the day of the event. Ages 8-12: Our awesome tweens can join one of our staff twice a week to socialize and try new things! The activities change every time and all of them are super cool, so come check it out!
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Ages - 13-18: TEEN ADVISORY BOARD - All teens are welcome to attend the TAB and give their input on the programs we do up in the Teen Space. Also counts as community service/volunteer hours. |
3 events,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! Ages 5+ - The Mystery of the Haunted Library: Our awesome teens are putting on a play! Join us for a spooky library mystery written and performed by local teens in our FHPLayers program! First Act Only! |
5 events,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! Ages 8-12: Our awesome tweens can join one of our staff twice a week to socialize and try new things! The activities change every time and all of them are super cool, so come check it out! 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.
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Ages - 13-18: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS - All movies chosen by the Teen Advisory Board Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music |
Library Closed for Juneteenth Day

