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Family Research with the DAR

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Local History & Genealogy at Local History & Genealogy
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults
Family Research with the DAR:

Family Research with DAR at Local History & GenealogyLearning about family history! Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be a...

Library Branch: Local History & Genealogy
Room: Local History & Genealogy
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History

Family Research with DAR at Local History & Genealogy

Learning about family history! Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the Local History and Genealogy Division to assist you with your questions and research concerning your ancestors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Education at Moorer

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the world of beginners’ computer literacy skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

By the “Book” Book Club

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us at the Grand Bay Library for By The “Book” Book Club!

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Reader’s Choice Book Club

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
The Reader’s Choice Book Club:

Join us in the Meeting Room at West Regional Library!Join us in the Meeting Room at West Regional Library! Every third Tuesday we will meet for some lively book discussions and tip...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us in the Meeting Room at West Regional Library!

Join us in the Meeting Room at West Regional Library! Every third Tuesday we will meet for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books.

This month, we are discussing the book A Calamity of Souls, by David Baldacci.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Advanced Watercolor

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention all advanced watercolor painters!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Out of This World Book Club

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Out of This World Book Club:

Virtual SciFi/Fantasy Book Club for Teens and Adults!Join us from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Zoom video chat.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Virtual SciFi/Fantasy Book Club for Teens and Adults!

Join us from the comfort of your home. Meetings will be conducted entirely over Zoom video chat.

This month’s topic of discussion is Red Death by P.N. Elrod.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sharecropping, Mortgage and Freedman's Bureau Records

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
AT&T Technology Center (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: AT&T Technology Center (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Registration Required
Event Details:

The African American Genealogical Society is ready to assist you with your research!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Qigong for Beginners

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Qigong for Beginners:

Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only – ages 18 & up)Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch every other Saturday mornin...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes

Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only – ages 18 & up)

Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch every other Saturday morning to learn this Chinese system that combines repetitive movements, breathing techniques, focused attention and meditation to achieve harmony and balance.

Registration is required. For more information or to register and reserve your spot in this class, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call her at (251)494-4140.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Crochet and Knit Class:

Calling all crochet lovers!Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects, and chat with fellow yarn crafters. Beginners are welcome!

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling all crochet lovers!

Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects, and chat with fellow yarn crafters. Beginners are welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classics and More Book Group

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Classics and More Book Group:

Zoom Book Club MeetingJoin us for a virtual book club from the comfort of your home. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Zoom Book Club Meeting

Join us for a virtual book club from the comfort of your home. 

The October book club meeting will take place both in person and via Zoom.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Classics and More Book Group

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Classics and More Book Group:

Zoom Book Club MeetingJoin us for a virtual book club from the comfort of your home. 

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Zoom Book Club Meeting

Join us for a virtual book club from the comfort of your home. 

The October book club meeting will take place both in person and via Zoom.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Passion Painters Paint and Sip

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Passion Painters Paint and Sip:

Budding artists and passion painters!Please join us at the Grand Bay Library for our Paint and Sip get together. It’s a social outing to mix and mingle with friends or meet new one...

Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Budding artists and passion painters!

Please join us at the Grand Bay Library for our Paint and Sip get together. It’s a social outing to mix and mingle with friends or meet new ones while you paint and sip. A variety of snacks and drinks including tea, coffee, juice, and soda will be provided.

Only 20 spots available, please call (251) 494-2207 to register today! For more information about this event, please email chenderson@mplonline.org

This event is in the "Adults" group

Watercolor for Beginners

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Watercolor for Beginners:

A splash of color!Join us for a fun afternoon of learning watercolor techniques. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. No exp...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

A splash of color!

Join us for a fun afternoon of learning watercolor techniques. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. No experience is required. 

Registration is required. To register or for information, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org & Mrs. McCoo at vmccoo@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dark & Mysterious True Crime Book Club

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Are you fascinated by the “dark and mysterious” world of true crime? 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea and Talk Book Club

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to enjoy tea and a book!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoons at West

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters!

Bring your own craft and join us in the meeting room for an afternoon of fun and conversation with other crafters.

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Page in Time Book Club

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
A Page in Time Book Club:

Interested in Historical Fiction?Join the A Page in Time Book Club at West Regional Library!

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Interested in Historical Fiction?

Join the A Page in Time Book Club at West Regional Library!

This month’s topic of discussion is The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan. This book club is intended for adults ages 19 & up.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoons at West

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters!

Bring your own craft and join us in the meeting room for an afternoon of fun and conversation with other crafters.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Advanced Watercolor

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention all advanced watercolor painters!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Qigong for Beginners

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Qigong for Beginners:

Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only – ages 18 & up)Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch every other Saturday mornin...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes

Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only – ages 18 & up)

Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch every other Saturday morning to learn this Chinese system that combines repetitive movements, breathing techniques, focused attention and meditation to achieve harmony and balance.

Registration is required. For more information or to register and reserve your spot in this class, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call her at (251)494-4140.

This event is in the "Adults" group

BYOD: Bring Your Own Device

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
BYOD: Bring Your Own Device:

Need help with your digital device?Bring your own tablet or phone and we will help you get our library apps and answer your questions. Please make sure your device is charged befor...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Quiet Study (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Need help with your digital device?

Bring your own tablet or phone and we will help you get our library apps and answer your questions. Please make sure your device is charged before the class starts.

Registration is recommended! To register, please email Kimberly McCants at kmccants@mplonline.org or call 251-340-1588. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Crochet and Knit Class:

Calling all crochet lovers!Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects, and chat with fellow yarn crafters. Beginners are welcome!

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling all crochet lovers!

Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects, and chat with fellow yarn crafters. Beginners are welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Research with the DAR

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Local History & Genealogy at Local History & Genealogy
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults
Family Research with the DAR:

Family Research with DAR at Local History & GenealogyLearning about family history! Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be a...

Library Branch: Local History & Genealogy
Room: Local History & Genealogy
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History

Family Research with DAR at Local History & Genealogy

Learning about family history! Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the Local History and Genealogy Division to assist you with your questions and research concerning your ancestors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

By the “Book” Book Club

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us at the Grand Bay Library for By The “Book” Book Club!