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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4 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: "Forever" Succulents We'll use beads and wire to make a cute little plant for your desk or shelf, and you never have to water it! |
8 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. 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 
Alan Samry - Review of The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game, by Mary Pilon To see the full book review list click here: https://fairhopelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Spring-2026-reviews.pdf Ages - 3+: This is story hour filled with rhymes, music, games, and crafts. Our goal 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. 
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. 
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Ages 13-18: Teen Advisory Board! Join us to talk about library programming. Mandatory for teen library volunteers, all teens are welcome. 
Calling all young adults ages 18-30! Ready to roll the dice and dive into adventure? Join us in Study Room #1 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 game, here's your chance to team [...] 
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In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Fairhope Public Library will be hosting an open mic-style poetry reading. The event will be MC'ed by Mike Turner, Alabama's Poet of the Year for 2025. This event is free and open to all; bring a poem to read, be it famous, obscure, or one of your own [...] |
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Decorative 3-D dioramas: Sign Up with the Reference Department: 251-929-1464! Using metal bookends as the base, we’ll be designing and building miniature dioramas inspired by cozy spaces like a garden, a charming kitchen, or a home library to display on your own bookshelves! All materials will be provided, personalization is encouraged! 
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. |
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! 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. 
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! 
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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. |
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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Ages 13-18: Come up to the Teen Space to hang out with other non-traditional students. We have board games, a Switch 2, and crafts, or you can just hang out and talk! 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 [...] 
Ages 13-18: If you like theater come on down and meet your people at the library. |
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All Ages: The Fairhope Farmer's Market is here on the first Saturday of the month! Ms. Casey will be out in the sunshine with books and an activity! Weather Depending
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Genealogy Day: Finding Your Roots As part of Fairhope's celebration of America250, the Fairhope Public Library and Fairhope Museum of History will be hosting a genealogy day presentation! Cathy Wilson, an LDS representative and local genealogy organizer, and Gabriel Gold-Vukson, director of the Fairhope Museum of History, will present tips, tricks, methods, and resources for [...] |
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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! 
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A simple, non-technical introduction to AI. Learn what AI is, how to use tools like ChatGPT, and practical ways it can support everyday tasks—along with basic tips for safe and responsible use. No experience needed. Take the mystery out of AI. Join this introductory class taught by Teressa Ramsey to learn the basics about AI [...] Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome. |
3 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
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. |
2 events,We are excited to announce that after a brief hiatus, our computer classes are now back in session! Looking to get a fresh start or brush up on your skills, join us on May 6th for the computer basics class. Reservation Required! Sign-up at the Reference Desk or by calling 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. |
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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!
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Medicine and the Movement: The Story of Dr. Escous B. Goode of Alabama Join us at Fairhope Public Library for a free screening of "Medicine and the Movement," a documentary about Dr. Escous B. Goode, one of Alabama's earliest and most successful African-American physicians who fought to desegregate hospitals, schools, and buses during the Civil [...] |
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 [...]
Ages 13-18: If you like theater come on down and meet your people at the library. |
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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 [...] |
3 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
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. Reservations are required, [...] |
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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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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 [...]
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! Novelist and Poet - Melissa Ginsburg: Author of Doll Apollo, Dear Weather Ghost, The House Uptown, Sunset City, Arbor, Double Blind, and Apollo. Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music |
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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! 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 [...]
Ages 13-18: If you like theater come on down and meet your people at the library. |
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Ages 6-12: Theme - Prehistoric: Test your Lego-building skills at our building competition! You'll have an hour and a half to create a prehistoric masterpiece for our community to vote on! The winner will receive an awesome prize! |
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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! 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 [...] |
2 events,Registration is required at the Reference Desk in person or by calling 251-929-1464: 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 [...] 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 |
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We are excited to announce that after a brief hiatus, our computer classes are now back in session! Looking to get a fresh start or brush up on your skills, join us on May 20th for the Microsoft Excel class. Reservation is required! Sign-up at the Reference Desk or by calling 251-929-1464 
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Identity Unknown by Patricia Cornwell, 2024 The group is open to all who want to attend. No sign up is required.
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Wine Glass Painting: Sign Up with the Reference Department: 251-929-1464! We will be painting on wine glasses to create a unique piece of dishware perfect for you! Class is limited to 6 people
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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30 minute informative presentation with Q&A afterwards. |
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The Red Tent by Anita Diamant The group is open to all who want to attend. No sign up is required.
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! 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 [...]
Ages 13-18: If you like theater come on down and meet your people at the library. |
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5 events,Registration is required at the Reference Desk in person or by calling 251-929-1464: 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 [...]
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 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
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Ages 13-18: Get a head start on your community service volunteer hours by working at the library over the summer! No sign up required! If you do not already have a Teen Application on file you will be given one to complete and return. Bring your friends if they need volunteering hours. The most fun [...]
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. Reservations are required, [...] |
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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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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! Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music 
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Mike Bunn will be discussing his book: Fourteenth colony : The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South during America's Revolutionary Era |
4 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 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 13-18: If you like theater come on down and meet your people at the library. |
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Ages 6-12: Come learn about one of Alabama’s most overlooked and disappearing ecosystems: native prairie grasslands. In this hands-on class, kids will learn why native grasslands matter, how they support pollinators and wildlife, and how planting native species can help bring pieces of this important ecosystem back. Each child will plant a small pot of [...] |
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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 - 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 [...]
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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. 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! |
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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Teen Thing – Teen Services
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Poetry Reading Open Mic – Giddens
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