Week of Events
Estate Planning Class – Computer Lab
Estate Planning Class – Computer Lab
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 and outs of multiple estate documents and will include suggestions on how to use [...]
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
Meets on Mondays in the Computer Lab to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Maker Mondays – Activity Room
Maker Mondays – Activity Room
4/1 - Paper Sculpture Fidget Device 4/8 - Eclipse Shirts 4/15 - Freeform Weaving 4/22 - Mini Book Binding 4/29 - Tabletop Siege Engines
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 18m-3yrs 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 20minutes dedicated to block play and socialization or crafts and coloring.
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Rian Hamby – Review of The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It, by Will Storr
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 4+ This is a story hour filled with rhymes, music, 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 Research Club – Computer Lab
Poetry By The Bay – Giddens
Convergence Book Club – Giddens
After School STEM – Activity Room
After School STEM – Activity Room
Ages 7-12. Join Ms. Grace for an afternoon of creativity and fun. Each meeting focuses on experimenting, playing around with both new and old ideas, and making connections! All supplies are provided for free.
Friends Book Sale Setup – Giddens
Friends of the Library Book Sale – Giddens
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
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
Ages Newborn-18m This storytime is for our lap-sitters and crawlers. The program lasts approximately 30 minutes, with about 10-15minutes dedicated to reading and rhyme, and 20 minutes dedicated to tummy time/ floor play or socialization for parents and babies!
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
Ages 4-14 We will explore a new topic every week, followed by a hands-on craft or STEAM based activity. The idea is to explore fun topics in a laid-back, relaxed setting – the perfect place to make new friends!
Tech Tutor – Computer Lab
Tech Tutor – Computer Lab
2nd Thursday of the month, PC Basics 4th Thursday of the month, iPhone/iPad Basics Sign up for Tech Tutor here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqeaVREJNWmNxvEsODseHYAq1VnFF5TBnSQBiMpQdKxiyhXQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Farmer’s Market Storytime – Outside
Farmer’s Market Storytime – Outside
Come see Ms. Grace behind Fairhope Public Library during the City of Fairhope's Farmer's Market for a very special outdoor storytime and activity!
Lego Club – Activity Room
Lego Club – Activity Room
Ages 8-12 Do you love LEGOs? So do we! Kids ages 8-12 can come to the Activity Room downstairs in Youth Services for collaborative play and building, working toward our very own LEGO brickfilm, filmed by our FHPL builders!
Free Build – Activity Room
Free Build – Activity Room
Ages 2-8. 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!
Close Knit Knitting Group – Board Room
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.