Week of Events
Sunday, October 4, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026 -Free Build – Activity Room
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October 5, 2026 -Nikki’s Mahjong Class – Study Room #4
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October 5, 2026 -Needlework Club – Board Room
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October 5, 2026 -TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
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October 5, 2026 -Marks Consulting LLC – Giddens
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October 5, 2026 -Write In On Monday – Local Authors Room
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October 5, 2026 -Halloween Tree – Teen Services
Free Build – Activity Room
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!
Nikki’s Mahjong Class – Study Room #4
Ages: 18+ Sign-Up Required! Please visit the Reference Desk for reservations, or call 251-929-1464
Needlework Club – Board Room
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!
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Write In On Monday – Local Authors Room
Alan Samry will be the hosting with creative prompts. Writers can come and go as they please.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
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October 6, 2026 -CANCELLED Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
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October 6, 2026 -Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
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Featured October 6, 2026 -Featured Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org – Computer Lab
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Featured October 6, 2026 -Featured Power Point Night – Teen Services
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October 6, 2026 -Tracery HOA – Giddens
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 18 months-2 years: Theme: Spiders! 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.
CANCELLED Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Cliff McCollum - Review of Football by Chuck Klosterman. A hilarious but nonetheless groundbreaking contribution to the argument about which force shapes American life the most. For two kinds of readers—those who know it's football and those who are about to find out.
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 3+: Theme: Spiders! 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.
Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org – Computer Lab
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.
Power Point Night – Teen Services
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 [...]
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -Staff Use – Giddens
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October 7, 2026 -Friends Hunters & Gathers – Board Room
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October 7, 2026 -Marks Consulting LLC – Giddens
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Featured October 7, 2026 -Featured Lego Club – Activity Room
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Featured October 7, 2026 -Featured Teen Crochet Club – Teen Services
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October 7, 2026 -CANCELLED RESCHEDULED FOR 10-21-26 Friends Book Sale Setup – Giddens
Lego Club – Activity Room
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.
Teen Crochet Club – Teen Services
Ages - 13-18: Bring your WiP and hang out with other teen crocheters. We will have yarn, hooks, and patterns in case you want to learn!
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Featured October 8, 2026 -Featured CANCELLED RESCHEDULED FOR 10-22-26 Friends of the Library Book Sale – Giddens
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October 8, 2026 -Baby Storytime – Activity Room
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Featured October 8, 2026 -Featured Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
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Featured October 8, 2026 -Featured CANCELLED Outdoor Storytime – Fairhope Farmer’s Market
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Featured October 8, 2026 -Featured Manga Tea – Teen Services
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October 8, 2026 -Rileywood Property Owner’s Assoc. – Giddens
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October 8, 2026 -Fiction and Friends Book Club – Board Room
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October 8, 2026 -Irish Tune Club – Computer Lab
CANCELLED RESCHEDULED FOR 10-22-26 Friends of the Library Book Sale – Giddens
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 [...]
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 0-18 months This storytime is for our lap-sitters and crawlers. The program lasts approximately 40-45 minutes, with about 10-15 minutes dedicated to reading and rhyme, and the rest dedicated to tummy time/floor play or socialization for parents and babies!
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
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!
CANCELLED Outdoor Storytime – Fairhope Farmer’s Market
All ages. Theme: Veggies! Join us behind Fairhope Public Library during the City of Fairhope's Farmer's Market for a very special storytime and activity! Fairhope Farmer's Market will go through November 12.
Manga Tea – Teen Services
Ages – 13-18: Do you love manga? So do we! Bring your current read and tell us about it. We will also see what’s new in the world of manga with interviews, reviews, or new releases. Tea will be served!
Fiction and Friends Book Club – Board Room
Ages: 18+ Next Meeting: October 8, 2026 October Book Selection: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Meets: Every 2nd Thursday, Bi-Monthly Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Fairhope Public Library-Board Room
Irish Tune Club – Computer Lab
Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music
Friday, October 9, 2026
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Featured October 9, 2026 -Featured LIBRARY CLOSED
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October 9, 2026 -CANCELLED Free Build – Activity
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October 9, 2026 -CANCELLED Close Knit Knitting Group – Board Room
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October 9, 2026 -CANCELLED Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board – Board Room
LIBRARY CLOSED
Library closed due to inclement weather. Library will reopen Monday, October 12th at 9am.
CANCELLED Free Build – Activity
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!
CANCELLED Close Knit Knitting Group – Board Room
The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room. All experience levels welcome.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Featured October 10, 2026 -Featured LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED
Library closed due to inclement weather. Library will reopen Monday, October 12th at 9am.
