Week of Events
Sunday, July 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, July 6, 2026
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July 6, 2026 -Free Build – Activity Room
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July 6, 2026 -TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
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Featured July 6, 2026 -Featured Movie Mondays for Kids – Activity Room
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July 6, 2026 -Drama Club – Teen Services
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July 6, 2026 -Staff Use – Giddens
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July 6, 2026 -Art Classes with Eastern Shore Art Center – MakerSpace
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July 6, 2026 -Needlework Club – Board Room
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July 6, 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!
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 [...]
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!
Teen Crafternoon – Teen Services
Ages - 13-18: T.REX X-STITCH - You've seen cross-stitch before, it's something your older relatives might be into. But there's more to cross-stitch art than flowers and lighthouses - it's basically pixel art in thread instead of perler beads. This week we'll be making a T. Rex skull. It's a chance to learn a new [...]
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026 -Mahjong Class – Study Room #4
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July 7, 2026 -Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
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July 7, 2026 -Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
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July 7, 2026 -Consanguinity – Giddens
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Featured July 7, 2026 -Featured Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org – Computer Lab
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July 7, 2026 -Tween Tuesdays – Activity Room
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July 7, 2026 -Fairhope Pedestrian & Bicycle Committee – Board Room
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Featured July 7, 2026 -Featured Teen Thing – Teen Services
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Featured July 7, 2026 -Featured Dungeons & Dragons – Study Room #1
Mahjong Class – Study Room #4
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
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 19 months-3 years: Topic: Going to the Zoo! 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.
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 4+: Topic: Summer! 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.
Consanguinity – Giddens
Ages - 18+: Arrival presented by Lisa Havard. Free admission and light refreshments
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.
Tween Tuesdays – Activity Room
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!
Teen Thing – 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 [...]
Dungeons & Dragons – Study Room #1
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. Bi-weekly sessions. Please [...]
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026 -Staff Use – Giddens
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July 8, 2026 -Free Build – Activity Room
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July 8, 2026 -Big Event Wednesdays – Giddens
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July 8, 2026 -Drama Club – Teen Services
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July 8, 2026 -Convergence Book Club – Board Room
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July 8, 2026 -Friends Book Sale Setup – Giddens
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!
Big Event Wednesdays – Giddens
All Ages: "Dinosaurs, Reactions, and Explosions" with the Science Lady!
Convergence Book Club – Board Room
This discussion group has a different topic each month. Suggested readings on the topic can be picked up at the Reference Desk.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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Featured July 9, 2026 -Featured Friends of the Library Book Sale – Giddens
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July 9, 2026 -Baby Storytime – Activity Room
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July 9, 2026 -Tween Thursdays – Activity Room
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July 9, 2026 -Lego Club – Activity Room
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July 9, 2026 -Movie Night – Teen Services
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July 9, 2026 -Writer In Residence Reception – Giddens
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July 9, 2026 -The Irish Tune Club – Board Room
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 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!
Tween Thursdays – Activity Room
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!
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.
Movie Night – Teen Services
Ages - 13-18: SCHOOL OF ROCK - All movies chosen by the Teen Advisory Board
The Irish Tune Club – Board Room
Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music
Friday, July 10, 2026
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July 10, 2026 -Free Build – Activity
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July 10, 2026 -Close Knit Knitting Group – Board Room
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July 10, 2026 -Drama Club – Teen Services
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July 10, 2026 -Staff Use – Giddens
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July 10, 2026 -Fairhope Environmental Advisory Board – Board Room
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July 10, 2026 -Art Classes with Eastern Shore Art Center – MakerSpace
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!
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, July 11, 2026
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Featured July 11, 2026 -Featured Lego Building Competition – Activity Room
Lego Building Competition – Activity Room
Ages 6-12: Theme - Summer Vacation: Test your Lego-building skills at our building competition! You'll have an hour and a half to create a masterpiece for our community to vote on! The winner will receive an awesome prize!
