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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5 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 [...] 
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Ages - 13-18: Whether it’s crochet, knitting, weaving, sewing, embroidery, tatting, or even nalbinding, bring your current work-in-progress and hang out with other ThreadHeads! |
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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 Wallace - Review of A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0, by Bill Bryson To see the full book review list click here: https://fairhopelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Spring-2026-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. 
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Ages: 13-18 Practice your public speaking skills by making an entertaining PowerPoint presentation. It can be silly or serious, sublime or ridiculous, as long as it’s something you enjoy talking about! Three slots per night. Please talk to a Teen Services Librarian to register! |
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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. 
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Ages - 13-18: Are you a teen writer? Looking for other teen writers? Whether you're writing poetry, a novel, a screenplay, or fanfic, come hang out with us for feedback, fellowship, and friendly conversation about writing. |
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: 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. 
No Passports Required! Presented by Rebecca & Chris Singleton: The Grandeur of Our National Parks 
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Ages - 13-18: Dungeons & Dragons! We’re starting a new campaign! If you’ve never played Dungeons & Dragons 5e, this is your opportunity to learn in a friendly, fun environment. We will play twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 5PM. Talk to a Teen Services Librarian to register! 
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Ages - Adults: Do you have a sweetheart you want to impress? Or maybe you just like making cards? Either way, join us for this crafty Valentine's Day activity as we make custom 3-D cards that you can give to a loved one or keep for yourself! All materials will be provided, and sign-up is [...] |
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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Ages - 13-18: Homeschool + Virtual School Teen Meetup! Every first Friday of the month from 10 - 11AM! Come up and meet other teens who are not in brick-and-mortar schools. Play games, do a craft, talk about books, or just hang out! It's your time to be social. 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. 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 [...] 
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Ages - 13-18: Paper Roses - These cute paper roses are super easy and fun to make, and your valentine or galentine will love to receive a bouquet! We'll have everything you need to make them. Finding who to give them to is up to you. Join us in welcoming the FCWA's Writer In Residence for the month of February, Greg Koehler! Greg is a writer, ethicist, and agricultural worker from Austin, Texas. He is an editor for Richmond-based magazine Makeout Creek, and his poetry, fiction, and occasional writing have appeared in Ninth Letter, the tiny, Handsome, Pebble Lake Review, The Austin Chronicle, and McSweeney’s Internet [...] |
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. 
Dick Schmidt - Review of Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause, by Ty Seidule To see the full book review list click here: https://fairhopelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Spring-2026-reviews.pdf
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Ages - 13-18: I <3 Books Art Collaborative Art Project- What is your favorite book? What book changed your life? What book do you like to read over and over again? We invite you to hang out with us and make a book spine to add to add to our display of Our Favorite Books [...] |
4 events,Topic: Giddy-up The Convergence discussion group topic for February is "Giddy-Up," join in on this month's topic for a pony-based parley! Convergence is a book club about a specific topic, not a particular book. Pick up a topic sheet at the Reference Desk and join the discussion on Wednesday, February 11th.
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: Looking for an artistic and adventurous hobby? You should try Letterboxing! Carve a rubber stamp with your special symbol on it, then hunt down hidden letterboxes to add their stamp imprint to your logbook. Learn how to make a letterbox to hide yourself! |
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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: 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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Ages - 13-18: Game Night! Cards, boardgames, and Switch2 - bring your friends and come hang out and have fun! |
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! 
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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Ages - All Ages: This special storytime will have books, songs, a craft, and collaborative play! Families and kids of all ages can celebrate Valentine's Day with us here at the library! |
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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. 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 [...] |
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.
Mary Gottschalk - Review of Bewilderment, by Richard Powers To see the full book review list click here: https://fairhopelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Spring-2026-reviews.pdf
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Ages - All ages: Join us to celebrate Mardi Gras break! Bring your whole family and your best Mardi Gras beads to the library and join us for a fun storytime with a craft and playtime at the end!
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Calling all young adults ages 18-30! Ready to roll the dice and dive into adventure? Join us in the Fairhope Public Library Board Room on Feb. 17th from 5-7:30 pm for a Dungeons & Dragons session! Reservations are required, visit the Reference Desk or call 251-929-1464. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the [...] 
Clean Water Alabama: Clean Water Alabama is dedicated to educating the public regarding pollution in Mobile Bay and its incoming waterways and offering real world solutions to restoring the bay to a safe and nurturing body of water. |
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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. |
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: 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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Ages - 8-12: Kids ages 8-12 can meet in the activity room for an introduction to junk journaling! We will provide blank notebooks and craft supplies , and you provide the ideas!
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Ages - 13-18: Dungeons & Dragons! We’re starting a new campaign! If you’ve never played Dungeons & Dragons 5e, this is your opportunity to learn in a friendly, fun environment. We will play twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 5PM. Talk to a Teen Services Librarian to register!
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Must reserve a spot for your FREE ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-friends-of-the-fairhope-library-present-the-librarians-tickets-1982547007468?aff=oddtdtcreator If you missed seeing this film at the Fairhope Film Festival, now is your chance! In this 2025 release by Kim A. Snyder, librarians unite to combat book banning, defending intellectual freedom on democracy's frontlines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond. Please give a big [...] |
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!
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. 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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Ages - 8-12: Kids ages 8-12 can join us upstairs in our MakerSpace, where we will be learning the basics of how to code on Scratch, as well as fun facts about the history of coding! We will provide Scratch accounts to use in the class. Register by calling 251-929-1465 or email fhplys@gmail.com 
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Ages - 13-18: Learn a traditional bookbinding technique and make a tiny journal or sketchbook that fits in your pocket! |
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.
Lew Toulmin - Review of "Hiking the Famous Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Trail in Northern Spain" To see the full book review list click here: https://fairhopelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Spring-2026-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. 
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Ages - 13-18: How do librarians know what to do in the library for teens? We ask them! If you have ideas for library programs, come to this meeting and share them with us! You will also meet some really cool people because in the words of Mychal Threets, library kids are the BEST kids! [...] |
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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. |
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: 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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Ages - 12 and Under: Come join us to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first Pokemon games! We'll have fun Pokemon crafts, clips from the shows and games, and even DIY Pokemon cards! 
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Ages - 13-18: Anime Night! We will watch anime and eat popcorn (bring your own water bottle). What anime will we watch? That's up to you. Voting is open now, just come up to the Teen Space and ask for a ticket to cast your ballot. |
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! 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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