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: We'll have a different shark documentary every day at 2pm along with a simple shark craft. Every day this week at 2pm! 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: DIY JUGGLING BALLS - Come up to the Teen Space and practice your basic sewing skills as we make juggling balls!
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Sign up today and join us at the Fairhope Public Library for a unique culinary and cultural experience. This class will be an introduction into the world of Japanese matcha tea, complete with information on the history of matcha, it's wide variety of technical terms, and a hands-on demonstration! Limited to 6 attendees, each of [...] |
9 events,Join us for a 4-part Mahjong class! Registration is required! Call 251-929-1464 to register! Limited to 4 participants Instructor: Nikki Epstein 7-7-26, 7-14-26, 7-21-26, 7-28-26 Ages 19 months-3 years: Topic: Going to the Library! 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: Dinosaurs 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+: The Breaking Point presented by Mike Wallace. Free admission and 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! Ages - 13-18: We'll have a different shark documentary every day at 2pm along with a simple shark craft. Every day this week at 2pm!
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Ages - 13-18: OUR ANNUAL END O' SUMMER PITY PARTY - We've had a great summer and it's time to celebrate. Whether you're heading back to school or away to school, come up to the Teen Space for one more day of fun with your library peeps! We will have drawings for prizes including gift [...] |
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 - 13-18: We'll have a different shark documentary every day at 2pm along with a simple shark craft. Every day this week at 2pm!
Ages: 18+ Registration required - visit the reference desk or call 251 929 1464. There will be two game sets available for patrons to use or they can bring their own game set. |
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The Legal Services Alabama law firm provides free, client-centered civil legal advocacy to low-income Alabamians and collaborates with others across the state and nation to find solutions to systemic issues caused by poverty. 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 - 13-18: We'll have a different shark documentary every day at 2pm along with a simple shark craft. Every day this week at 2pm! 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: SHARK TALE - 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 Ages - 13-18: We'll have a different shark documentary every day at 2pm along with a simple shark craft. Every day this week at 2pm! 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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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! 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! |
3 events,Ages - 18+: The Boys in the Boat presented by Alison Knight. Free admission and 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 - 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 [...] |
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Ages: 4-12: Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 4-12 can come in every week for collaborative play and building. Create your own castle, spaceship, or even a LEGO Brickfilm with your friends. Parents MUST stay in the room with children 6 and younger. |
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Ages: 7-12! Come and join us as we learn and create with our friends! This is a great way to meet other homeschool families. For ages 7-12 we will meet in the activity room.
August 6th - Computer Basics! Looking to pick up some new computer skills? Or maybe you just want to brush up on the basics. Sign-ups for our August computer classes are now open. Secure your spot and get ready to level up your digital literacy! Reservation is required! Sign-up at the Reference Desk or by [...] Ages: 18+ Next month our library will be hosting a new Lifestyle Changes discussion group! This group, led by Andrea Cherry, will focus on a variety of topics concerning health, diet, and general lifestyle and how we engage with them in a modern society. Stop by the FHPL Boardroom on August 6th for the first discussion, [...] Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music |
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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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 [...] 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! |
2 events,Ages - 18+: Who Framed Roger Rabbit presented by Alan Samry. Free admission and light refreshments |
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Ages: 4-12: Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 4-12 can come in every week for collaborative play and building. Create your own castle, spaceship, or even a LEGO Brickfilm with your friends. Parents MUST stay in the room 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 [...]
Ages: 7-12! Come and join us as we learn and create with our friends! This is a great way to meet other homeschool families. For ages 7-12 we will meet in the activity room.
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Ages: 18+ Next Meeting: August 13, 2026 August Book Selection: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Ellie Cosimano Meets: Every 2nd Thursday, Bi-Monthly Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Fairhope Public Library-Board Room 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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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 [...] 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! |
4 events,Ages: 18+ Sign-Up Required! Please visit the Reference Desk for reservations, or call 251-929-1464 Ages - 18+: Friendly Persuasion presented by Margie Gewirtz. Free admission and light refreshments
Ages 8-12: 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. Registration is Required! Email makerspace@fairhopelibrary.org or call 251-990-0209 to register Ages: 18+ Sign-Up Required! Please visit the Reference Desk for reservations, or call 251-929-1464 |
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Ages: 4-12: Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 4-12 can come in every week for collaborative play and building. Create your own castle, spaceship, or even a LEGO Brickfilm with your friends. Parents MUST stay in the room with children 6 and younger. |
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Ages: 7-12! Come and join us as we learn and create with our friends! This is a great way to meet other homeschool families. For ages 7-12 we will meet in the activity room.
Computer Basics! Looking to pick up some new computer skills? Or maybe you just want to brush up on the basics. Sign-ups for our August computer classes are now open. Secure your spot and get ready to level up your digital literacy! Reservation is required! Sign-up at the Reference Desk or by calling 251-929-1464 Ages: 18+ Led by Andrea Cherry. Diving Deep Dialogues meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday's of each month. 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!
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Ages: 18+ First US Bank will partner with the library to bring a Fraud Awareness class to the community. Reservation is required! Lunch is included with reservation. Sign-up at the Reference Desk or by calling 251-929-1464! Lunch is included with reservation. 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: 13-18: Bring your favorite book or use one of ours! |
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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 [...] 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! Alan Samry will be the hosting with creative prompts. Writers can come and go as they please. |
6 events,Ages: 18+ Sign-Up Required! Please visit the Reference Desk for reservations, or call 251-929-1464 Ages - 18+: The Thursday Murder Club presented by Jasmine Hodges. Free admission and 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 - 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. Ages: 18+ Sign-Up Required! Please visit the Reference Desk for reservations, or call 251-929-1464 |
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Ages: 13+ Class size is limited! Register at Reference Desk or call 251 929-1464 Artist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature, original works of art the size of a standard baseball card. Created, swapped, and collected globally, they can be made using any medium such as painting, drawing, or collage and are typically signed and dated [...]
Ages: 4-12: Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 4-12 can come in every week for collaborative play and building. Create your own castle, spaceship, or even a LEGO Brickfilm with your friends. Parents MUST stay in the room with children 6 and younger. |
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Ages: 7-12! Come and join us as we learn and create with our friends! This is a great way to meet other homeschool families. For ages 7-12 we will meet in the activity room.
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 Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music |
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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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! "Better than a Baker's Dozen" Sign up during that week for a new membership of twelve months ... they will receive 16 months of membership for the same donation level! WILL be a drawing for a dozen Lickin' Good Donuts. 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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All Ages: The library is having a ship building contest! You can either take a kit home to work on it OR join us Monday, August 31st to get started! We'll provide tons of craft supplies and materials for you to use! 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! |
8 events,Ages: 18+ Sign-Up Required! Please visit the Reference Desk for reservations, or call 251-929-1464 "Better than a Baker's Dozen" Sign up during that week for a new membership of twelve months ... they will receive 16 months of membership for the same donation level! WILL be a drawing for a dozen Lickin' Good Donuts. Ages 19 months-2 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 3+: 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. Mystery Movies Through the Decades! 9/1: 1940s - Double Indemnity: An insurance salesman plots with a woman who wants to kill her husband, leading to a ripple effect.
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 - 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 [...] |
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has gifted over 300 million books to kids around the world since its inception in 1995. She helped to markedly improve the literacy rates not just in her home state of Tennessee, but all over the country. In her honor, our library will be showing her hit movie 9 to 5 [...]
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Registration is required and limited to eight (8) people, sign up now! Visit the Reference Desk or call 251-929-1464! Forget the hot weather and get fall started early with a seasonal wreath-making class taught by Randal Wright! All materials will be provided for you to make a gorgeous autumn wreath perfect to get you ready [...]
Ages: 4-12: Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 4-12 can come in every week for collaborative play and building. Create your own castle, spaceship, or even a LEGO Brickfilm with your friends. Parents MUST stay in the room with children 6 and younger.
Ages - 13-18: Every Wednesday a new motif or bring your work-in-progress! |
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: 7-12! Come and join us as we learn and create with our friends! This is a great way to meet other homeschool families. Each week, we do a different project, from STEM to art to puzzles and ciphers! "Better than a Baker's Dozen" Sign up during that week for a new membership of twelve months ... they will receive 16 months of membership for the same donation level! WILL be a drawing for a dozen Lickin' Good Donuts.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has gifted over 300 million books to kids around the world since its inception in 1995. She helped to markedly improve the literacy rates not just in her home state of Tennessee, but all over the country. In her honor, our library will be showing her hit movie 9 to 5 [...] Ages: 18+ Topic: Book Review of - Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife by Eben Alexander, MD. Lifestyle Changes discussion group! This group, led by Andrea Cherry, will focus on a variety of topics concerning health, diet, and general lifestyle and how we engage with them in a modern society. Lifestyle Changes [...]
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Ages - 13-18: Bring your favorite manga or whatever manga you're reading now for discussion! Tea will be served! Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music |
3 events,"Better than a Baker's Dozen" Sign up during that week for a new membership of twelve months ... they will receive 16 months of membership for the same donation level! WILL be a drawing for a dozen Lickin' Good Donuts. 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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