Week of Events
Sunday, August 2, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, August 3, 2026
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August 3, 2026 -Free Build – Activity Room
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August 3, 2026 -TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
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August 3, 2026 -Art Classes with Eastern Shore Art Center – MakerSpace
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August 3, 2026 -CANCELLED Needlework Club – Board Room
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 [...]
CANCELLED 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!
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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August 4, 2026 -Consanguinity Summer Movie Series – Giddens
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Featured August 4, 2026 -Featured Genealogy Assistance using FamilySearch.org – Computer Lab
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Featured August 4, 2026 -Featured Teen Thing – Teen Services
Consanguinity Summer Movie Series – Giddens
Ages - 18+: The Boys in the Boat presented by Alison Knight. 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.
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 [...]
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Featured August 5, 2026 -Featured Lego Club – Activity Room
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.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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Featured August 6, 2026 -Featured Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
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Featured August 6, 2026 -Featured CANCELLED Computer Classes – Computer Lab
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August 6, 2026 -Lifestyle Changes Discussion Group – Board Room
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August 6, 2026 -The Irish Tune Club – Board Room
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. For ages 7-12 we will meet in the activity room.
CANCELLED Computer Classes – Computer Lab
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 [...]
Lifestyle Changes Discussion Group – Board Room
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, [...]
The Irish Tune Club – Board Room
Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music
Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026 -Free Build – Activity
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August 7, 2026 -Close Knit Knitting Group – Board Room
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August 7, 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, August 8, 2026
No events on this day.
