Week of Events
Sunday, October 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, October 19, 2026
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October 19, 2026 -Nikki’s Mahjong Class – Study Room #4
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October 19, 2026 -Needlework Club – Board Room
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October 19, 2026 -TED Talks Setup – Board Room
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October 19, 2026 -TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
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October 19, 2026 -Eastern Shore Art Class – MakerSpace
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October 19, 2026 -Library Board of Trustees – Giddens
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October 19, 2026 -Yarn Monsters – Teen Services
Nikki’s Mahjong Class – Study Room #4
Ages: 18+ Sign-Up Required! Please visit the Reference Desk for reservations, or call 251-929-1464
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!
TED Talks Discussion Group – Board Room
Meets on Mondays in the Board Room to discuss a TED talk of interest. Everyone is welcome.
Yarn Monsters – Teen Services
Ages – 13-18: Make yarn monsters with us! Cute Halloween critters to give to your friends or hang from your bag, or even give out to trick or treaters! Upstairs in the Teen Space!
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026 -Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
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Featured October 20, 2026 -Featured Italian Culture & Grammar – Board Room
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Featured October 20, 2026 -Featured Anime Night – Teen Services
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October 20, 2026 -Author Greta Bates – Giddens
Book Review and Lecture Series – Giddens
Mike Turner - Review of Where the Music Had to Go by Jim Windolf. Jim Windolf dives into the surprisingly supportive, occasionally rivalrous, and always fertile relationship between Bob Dylan and the Beatles, uncovering how they inspired and transformed each other as songwriters, recording artists, and cultural icons.
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!
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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October 21, 2026 -FoFL Board of Directors – Board Room
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Featured October 21, 2026 -Featured Teen Crochet Club – Teen Services
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October 21, 2026 -Friends Book Sale Setup – Giddens
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 22, 2026
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Featured October 22, 2026 -Featured Friends of the Library Book Sale – Giddens
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Featured October 22, 2026 -Featured Homeschool Hour – Activity Room
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Featured October 22, 2026 -Featured Outdoor Storytime – Fairhope Farmer’s Market
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Featured October 22, 2026 -Featured Introduction to 3D Printing – MakerSpace
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October 22, 2026 -Zombie Prom – Teen Services
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October 22, 2026 -Willows Owners Association – Giddens
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October 22, 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 [...]
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!
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.
Introduction to 3D Printing – MakerSpace
Ages: 18+ Learn about the history of 3D printing, explore different filament types, and watch a printing demonstration of our Prusa XL printers! Registration required! Space limited! Email: makerspace@fairhopelibrary.org or call 251-990-0209
Zombie Prom – Teen Services
Ages – 13-18: Our FHPLTeens Halloween Party is TONIGHT! Come dressed in costume and enjoy potluck snacks and a playlist by DJ Whit Whit. Upstairs in the Teen Space!
The Irish Tune Club – Board Room
Community group dedicated to playing, learning, and sharing Irish Traditional Music
Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 -Close Knit Knitting Group – Board Room
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October 23, 2026 -Art Class with Eastern Shore Art Center – MakerSpace
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October 23, 2026 -Bedazzled Book Club – Teen Services
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 Class with Eastern Shore Art Center – MakerSpace
Ages - 7-12: Registration opens October 12th. Register by emailing fhplys@gmail.com Join an Eastern Shore Art Center artist in the Fairhope Library MakerSpace for an awesome art class! We provide all materials, and the class is completely free!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Featured October 24, 2026 -Featured Mahjong Open Play – Giddens
Mahjong Open Play – Giddens
Ages: 18+ Registration required - visit the reference desk or call 251 929-1464. There will be two game sets available for patrons to use or they can bring their own game set.
