Week of Events
Sunday, April 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 20, 2026
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April 20, 2026 -Free Build – Activity Room
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Featured April 20, 2026 -Featured Local Authors Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Local Authors Room
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April 20, 2026 -TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
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April 20, 2026 -Art Classes with Eastern Shore Art Center – MakerSpace
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April 20, 2026 -Library Board of Trustees – Giddens
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April 20, 2026 -Teen Crafternoon – 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!
Local Authors Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Local Authors Room
Join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening our Local Authors Room!
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Art Classes with Eastern Shore Art Center – MakerSpace
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 [...]
Teen Crafternoon – Teen Services
Ages - 13-18: Poetry Buttons Get creative and leave your heart on your sleeve!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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April 21, 2026 -Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
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Featured April 21, 2026 -Featured Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
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April 21, 2026 -Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
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April 21, 2026 -Sew Crafty: Buttons – Activity Room
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April 21, 2026 -Teen Thing – Teen Services
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Featured April 21, 2026 -Featured Fairhope Single Tax 2026 Lecture Series – Giddens
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
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.
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Jo Sides - Review of Queen Esther, by John Irving To see the full book review list click here: https://fairhopelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Spring-2026-reviews.pdf
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
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.
Sew Crafty: Buttons – Activity Room
Ages - 8-12: Want to try learning how to sew? This is a great program for beginners or more experienced kids who want a new project? We provide all materials for free!
Teen Thing – Teen Services
Ages - 13-18: Poetry Slam! Hit us with your best vibes. All snaps. No claps. Prize for audience favorite!
Fairhope Single Tax 2026 Lecture Series – Giddens
Volunteer Fire Department: Chris Weinberg currently serves as a Lieutenant and board member of the Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department. He has served the FVFD for ten years. He'll speak about the new training center: its usage and the annual H.O.T. event along with sharing about the arrival of three new fire engines: how the FVFD [...]
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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Featured April 22, 2026 -Featured Lego Club – Activity Room
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Featured April 22, 2026 -Featured Writing Group – Teen Services
Lego Club – Activity Room
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.
Writing Group – Teen Services
Ages 13-18: Do you like to write? Whether you're writing a novel, fanfic, poetry, or a screenplay, FHPLTeens Writing Club is the place for you. We'll have writing prompts, games to loosen up your ideas, and peer feedback if you want it. There is no pressure to share, but we'd love to hear what you're [...]
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026 -Baby Storytime – Activity Room
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April 23, 2026 -Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
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Featured April 23, 2026 -Featured Coffee with the Director – Giddens
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April 23, 2026 -Baldwin Humane Society – Giddens
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Featured April 23, 2026 -Featured Outdoor Storytime – Farmer’s Market
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Featured April 23, 2026 -Featured Junk Journaling – Activity Room
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April 23, 2026 -Geek Night – Teen Services
Baby Storytime – Activity Room
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!
Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
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.
Outdoor Storytime – Farmer’s Market
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!
Junk Journaling – Activity Room
Ages - 8-12: Meet in the Activity Room for an introduction to junk journaling! We will provide blank notebooks and craft supplies, and you provide the ideas!
Geek Night – Teen Services
Ages - 13-18: Poetry for Neanderthals! Join us for a game of silly single syllable improv poetry performance.
Friday, April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026 -Free Build – Activity Room
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April 24, 2026 -Close Knit Knitting Group – Board Room
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April 24, 2026 -Art Classes with Eastern Shore Art Center – MakerSpace
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!
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.
Art Classes with Eastern Shore Art Center – MakerSpace
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 [...]
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 -Puzzle Race – Giddens 10:00AM-12:00PM
Puzzle Race – Giddens 10:00AM-12:00PM
Puzzle Race is from 10:00am - 12:00pm! Form a team of 2-4 & race to complete a 500 piece puzzle! Prizes will be awarded! Register at the reference desk or call 251-929-1464
