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 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. 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 [...]
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
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Author Presentation Dynamic Debby: Overcoming Prematurity and Poor Vision |
6 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. 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
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+ 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
Ages: 13-18 PowerPoint Night: Make a PowerPoint to share! Slots are limited, so sign up ahead of time! |
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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 [...]
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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
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.
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 [...] |
3 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!
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Ages: 13-18 Cards! Bring your cards and throw down with some friends. Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, One Piece, MtG, or whatever you play! |
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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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.
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. 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 [...]
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5 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. Mike Turner - Review of Dylan Goes Electric: Newport, Seeger, Dylan and the Night that Split the Sixties, by Elijah Wald To see the full book review list click here: https://fairhopelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Fall-2025-reviews.pdf
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All Ages: We provide the supplies, and you provide the creativity! Come in and make some holiday themed crafts. They make great gifts or decorations for Christmas or winter in general!
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Sallie's Ashes documentary: Free showing of the Oscar-qualifying Alabama short film about the Mobile Bay coal ash deposit. Sponsored by League of Women Voters Baldwin County & The Coal Ash Action Group |
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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.
Ages - 10 - 18: Registration is required! Come 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. To sign up contact: youthservices@fairhopelibrary.org or call 251-990-0209 |
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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! We are thrilled to partner with the South Baldwin Literacy Council for our computer literacy class. This class features two 1-hour sections; hour one focuses on learning the basics, and hour two deals with learning computer apps like Microsoft word. You can sign up to attend both hours, or just one. This course will be [...]
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Ages Families: Join us in the Activity Room to celebrate wintertime with one of our favorite kids movies! Bring cushions, blankets, and your favorite movie watching friends and get ready for some chilly winter fun!
Ages - Adults of all ages: Registration required! To sign up contact: youthservices@fairhopelibrary.org or call 251-990-0209 Ideal for beginners Choose from several designs and watch your model print in real-time!
Join us at the Fairhope Public Library on December 11th to Welcome the Writer's Cottage resident for December, Jane Walton. Walton graduated with her MA in journalism from the University of Mississippi. She has appeared in several publications, has been nominated and won a writing fellowship, and is currently working on a novel. |
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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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! Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
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. 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 [...]
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4 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.
Bob Taylor - Review of Crucible of Command: U.S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, The War They Fought, and Peace They Forged, by William C. Davis To see the full book review list click here: https://fairhopelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Fall-2025-reviews.pdf
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All Ages: Take pictures with Santa at 11-11:30am Storytime at 11:30-12:30
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Ages - Adults of all ages: Registration required! To sign up contact: youthservices@fairhopelibrary.org or call 251-990-0209 Ideal for beginners Choose from several designs and watch your model print in real-time!
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.
Ages: 13-18 We will make new stamps and discuss where we will hide our next letterbox. |
4 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!
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Ages 8-12: Join us in the Activity Room to make fun holiday cards that you can send to friends and family. We provide the craft supplies, you provide the holiday cheer!
Ages - 10 - 18: Registration is required! Come 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. To sign up contact: youthservices@fairhopelibrary.org or call 251-990-0209
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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.
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It's been a long, hard semester! Come relax at TEEN KINDERGARTEN! Legos, perler beads, playdoh, finger paints, board games, rainbow loom, cartoons, candy, bean bag chairs 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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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! Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
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.
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All Ages This is a story hour filled with books, games, and crafts. Our goal here is to have fun with kids of all ages as they learn from each other. Every week, we'll read a couple of stories, sing a few songs, and work on a themed craft or game.
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2 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.
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3 events,Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
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.
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2 events,The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room. All experience levels welcome. |
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Debby Hackbarth – Giddens
Family Storytime – Activity Room
Teen Crafternoon – Teen Services

