Friends of the Mobile Public Library

02/02/2026

📚 Volunteers Needed for the Friends of the Mobile Public Library Book Sale! Love books? Love helping your community? We need YOU!

➡️ Sign up here: https://bit.ly/mpl-booksale-vol
Spread the word & tag a friend who’d love to help!

- Various shifts available
- Fun atmosphere & great people
- Help make the book sale a hit!

📅 2026 Book Sale: Saturday & Sunday, May 2–3
Preview Sale (Dues-paying Friends members): Friday, May 1
Volunteer shifts run April 27–May 5

01/29/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting & Social at West Regional Library! 🌸 We loved sharing our mission, how we support Mobile Public Library, and what’s ahead in 2026.

Missed it but want to get involved? We’d love to connect! The Friends are also recruiting volunteers for the upcoming Book Sale: bit.ly/mpl-booksale-vol

📚 Save the date: Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday & Sunday, May 2–3, with a preview sale Friday, May 1 for Friends members.

🌟 Learn more: mobilepubliclibrary.org/friends

01/25/2026

Happy reading! 📚

📡 Library Weather Update: The forecast calls for books! 📚❄️

Visit your favorite MPL location to borrow books and more, or access our 24/7 digital library on Hoopla, cloudLibrary, Kanopy, Flipster!

01/15/2026

Join us TONIGHT for the Friends of the Mobile Public Library Annual Meeting & Social!

📅 Thursday, January 15, 2026
⏰ 6–7 p.m.
📍 West Regional Library

Whether you’re a returning Friend or interested in learning more about how the Friends support the mission of Mobile Public Library, this meeting & social is open to everyone!

Bonus: Attendees will have a chance to win raffle prizes, including THREE beautiful sprayed-edge paperback books! 📚✨

Learn more about the Friends of the Library:
👉 mobilepubliclibrary.org/friends

01/11/2026

This Thursday: Attend the Annual Friends of the Mobile Public Library Meeting on January 15, 2026, from 6–7 p.m. at West Regional Library.

This meeting is open to returning members and those interested in learning more about the Friends of the Library and how they help support the mission of Mobile Public Library.

Learn more: mobilepubliclibrary.org/friends

01/04/2026

The Annual Friends of the Mobile Public Library Meeting is January 15, 2026 from 6–7 p.m. at West Regional Library. Friends members and newcomers welcome!

💬 Questions? Message us: mobilepubliclibrary.org/friends/contact

12/30/2025

The Winter Edition of the Friends of the Library newsletter is here!

Inside, you’ll find updates, upcoming events, and ways the Friends continue to support Mobile Public Library. You’ll also get the scoop on when the 2026 Annual Book Sale is happening, so be sure to take a moment to read, stay connected, and see what’s new!

12/20/2025

Join us for the Annual Friends of the Mobile Public Library Meeting!

🗓️ Jan. 15, 2026 | ⏰ 6–7 p.m. | 📍 West Regional Library
Open to Friends members and anyone interested in learning more!

Questions? mobilepubliclibrary.org/friends/contact

11/18/2025

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04/12/2025

Meet the “BOOK SALE HERO”!
The Friends of the Mobile Public Library Volunteer Edition action figure is here — honoring the everyday legends who make our book sales possible!

Each hero comes equipped with:
• Tote bag full of book deals
• Tally sheet clipboard to track your treasures
• Hardbacks, paperbacks, children’s books, DVDs
• A pen and coffee cup — of course!

They may not come with capes, but our volunteers are true superheroes. Thank you to everyone who helped make this sale a success — your time, smiles, and shelving skills are priceless!

Tag your favorite book sale hero and let them know they’re appreciated!