Gulf Shores Public Library

10/22/2026

Unlock everything your library has to offer—absolutely FREE! We’re more than books: enjoy 24/7 high‑speed Wi‑Fi, reserve quiet study rooms for work or learning, and take advantage of our professional notary and scanning services at no cost.
Your library is your community’s powerhouse of resources, always here to support you. Stop by, plug in, and start accessing these amazing services today!

10/22/2026

🎃𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬! 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲!📚
Get ready for a magical Halloween adventure! Join us next Thursday, October 29, for our Annual Halloween Storytime, where classic tales come to life!

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled morning of storytelling, games, and trick-or-treating with City departments, local businesses, and community organizations!

📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 10:30 a.m.
📍 Erie H. Meyer Civic Center | 1930 W. 2nd Street

All ages are welcome, including homeschool groups and daycares! Costumes are encouraged! 👻

For more information, call the Gulf Shores Public Library at 251-968-1176.

We can’t wait to see you there!

10/18/2026

🎲 Adult gaming club happening every Monday from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM! Whether you are into D&D, Magic: The Gathering, Mahjong, or cards, there is a seat at the table for you. Bring your favorite games or just bring yourself. See you there!

10/13/2026

⭐️ 𝙏𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨

Ready to spark your creativity or discover something new? Introducing Teen Sparks! It is a box designed to inspire, surprise, and equip with you with what you need to dive into a new project or support something you already love.

📚 October theme: Book Lover Spark
Whether you are an avid reader, a writer, a journal enthusiast, or just love a cozy aesthetic, this month's box is curated just for you. Inside, you’ll find a mix of goodies, practical tools, and inspiring items to celebrate your love for all things literary.

✅ How it works:
Sign Up: Use the LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545ADAA22A6FAC52-66329775-teen or call 251-968-1176.
Pick Up: Stop by the circulation desk anytime this month to claim your box!
Spark Something New: Open it up, explore the items, and start creating!

Ages 13 and up. Supplies are limited each month.

10/12/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🚨October adult programs are here! Use the registration links below to sign up.

🖌️ Guided Studio: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAFA92AA1FBCE9-65931734-guided
📝 Writers Lab: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAFA92AA1FBCE9-65931690-writers #/
📖 In-Person book Club: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAFA92AA1FBCE9-65931653-inperson #/
💻 Virtual Book Club: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAFA92AA1FBCE9-65931661-virtual #/
🧸 Halloween Storytime Table: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FX4lVklF9EyL8Nr1PSyinppdnIeQwi5Kp5OZtJtFJghUN1JaRVhMM0RPU1BXMDkzNUZHTElISk5CTy4u

✨ Registration spots for programs fill up fast! Copy and paste the links above to secure your space, or check out more local activities at https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/rca

10/08/2026

𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗞𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued an executive proclamation declaring a mandatory evacuation for all non-residents, tourists, and visitors in Alabama coastal areas, effective immediately as of 2:30 p.m. CDT today, October 8, 2026, due to the threat of Hurricane Isaias.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: All non-residents, visitors, and tourists.

𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀: All Baldwin County areas south of the Intracoastal Waterway, including the City of Gulf Shores and the City of Orange Beach.

𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: In effect until the state of emergency expires or is modified.

All visitors currently staying south of the Intracoastal Waterway, including the City of Gulf Shores and the City of Orange Beach, should make immediate preparations to safely evacuate the area.

➡️ Full proclamation:https://governor.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-10-08-SOE-First-Supplemental-Hurricane-Isaias.pdf

Please monitor official City of Gulf Shores social media channels, the city’s website gulfshoresAL.gov, and local emergency management updates for ongoing developments and road conditions.

10/08/2026

10/05/2026

𝙋𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙏𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙩 4𝙥𝙢!

Bring your cards to the library tomorrow to trade with your friends!