Week of Events
Sunday, October 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, October 12, 2026
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October 12, 2026 -Free Build – Activity Room
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October 12, 2026 -Nikki’s Mahjong Class – Study Room #4
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October 12, 2026 -Marks Consulting LLC – Giddens
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October 12, 2026 -TED Talks Setup – Board Room
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October 12, 2026 -TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
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October 12, 2026 -Rotary Youth Field Trip – Giddens
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October 12, 2026 -Halloween Earrings – 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
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Halloween Earrings – Teen Services
Ages - 13-18: Come up to Teen Crafternoon and make some spooky sparklies! We will have all materials, supplies, and tools for you to make some cool Halloween themed earrings.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026 -Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
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October 13, 2026 -Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
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October 13, 2026 -Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
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October 13, 2026 -Adult Craft Class – MakerSpace
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Featured October 13, 2026 -Featured Italian Culture & Grammar – Board Room
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October 13, 2026 -Teen Writers Group – Teen Services
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October 13, 2026 -Natures Trail HOA – Giddens
Toddler Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 18 months-2 years: Theme: Halloween! 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
Margie Gewirtz - Review of Obstinate Daughters by Denise Kiernan. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Girls of Atomic City and The Last Castle comes a sweeping chronicle challenging the traditional mythology of the nation's beginnings and championing the unsung women behind the American Revolution.
Big Kid Storytime – Activity Room
Ages 3+: Theme: Halloween! 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.
Adult Craft Class – MakerSpace
Ages - 18+: Kinusaiga Japanese no-sew quilting art. Registration required Class limited to 8! All materials provided.
Italian Culture & Grammar – Board Room
Led by local expert Giorgi Di Lemis! These classes will discuss Italian Culture, Conversational Language, Geography, History, Music, Poetry, Movies & Travel tips. Registration is required! Register by visiting the Reference desk or by calling 251-929-1464. Students are expected to show up ready and eager to participate!
Teen Writers Group – Teen Services
Ages – 13-18: If you are interested in writing, this is the place for you. Join other teens as we work on the play for next summer’s FHPL Teen Drama Group to perform. Upstairs in the Teen Space!
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026 -Friends C&C meeting – Board Room
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October 14, 2026 -Marks Consulting LLC – Giddens
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October 14, 2026 -Convergence Book Club – Board Room
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Featured October 14, 2026 -Featured Computer Classes – Computer Lab
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Featured October 14, 2026 -Featured Lego Club – Activity Room
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Featured October 14, 2026 -Featured Teen Crochet Club – Teen Services
Convergence Book Club – Board Room
Topic: The End - This discussion group has a different topic each month. Suggested readings on the topic can be picked up at the Reference Desk.
Computer Classes – Computer Lab
Topic: 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 October 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 calling 251-929-1464
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 15, 2026
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October 15, 2026 -Fairhope Sunset Rotary – Giddens
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October 15, 2026 -Baby Storytime – Activity Room
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Featured October 15, 2026 -Featured Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
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October 15, 2026 -Fairhope Single Tax – Board Room
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October 15, 2026 -Diving Deep Dialogues Discussion Group – Board Room
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Featured October 15, 2026 -Featured Outdoor Storytime – Fairhope Farmer’s Market
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Featured October 15, 2026 -Featured Switch2 – Teen Services
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October 15, 2026 -Writer In Residence Reception – Giddens
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October 15, 2026 -The Irish Tune Club – Board Room
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!
Diving Deep Dialogues Discussion Group – Board Room
Ages: 18+ Led by Andrea Cherry. Topic: Health Care! The library will be hosting a new philosophy, sociology, and science discussion group! Deep Dive Dialogues meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday's of each month.
Outdoor Storytime – Fairhope Farmer’s Market
All ages: Theme: Halloween! 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.
Switch2 – Teen Services
Ages – 13-18: Ready for some Switchy fun? Come to the Teen Space and join us at the video tree for some high res pixellated fun. Choose from MarioKart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Upstairs in the Teen Space!
The Irish Tune Club – Board Room
Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music
Friday, October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026 -Close Knit Knitting Group – Board Room
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Featured October 16, 2026 -Featured Intro to Digital Drawing – MakerSpace
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.
Intro to Digital Drawing – MakerSpace
Ages – 18+: Registration is required! To register email: makerspace@fairhopelibrary.org or call 251-990-0209. All materials needed are provided! This class is ideal for beginners or those new to digital art. Participants will learn how to create art on the app Sketchbook and focus on introducing digital art techniques such as layering.
