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Reading Wrap-Up 2024

12/01/2024 @ 8:00am to 12/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
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Reflect on the year you've had, and get excited for a fresh start! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Catch Me If You Can, I'm the Gingy Man

12/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 12/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
West Regional Library at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: West Regional Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
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Catch me If You Can...I'm The Gingerbread Man!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chapter Crafters Holiday Market

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Calling all native authors to come and share your literary creations...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club at West

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club at West:

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!Join us in the Meeting Room every Monday to learn how to play or improve your skill at the game of chess! Playing chess im...

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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!

Join us in the Meeting Room every Monday to learn how to play or improve your skill at the game of chess! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. No experience is necessary to join the club – just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Card Night!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
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UNO-OUT! 

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Fun Friday

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Fun Family Friday:

Time with your family you can enjoy with us at the Moorer Branch!Bring your family or friends to the Moorer Branch Library to join us in tabletop games, puzzles, and other family f...

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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Time with your family you can enjoy with us at the Moorer Branch!

Bring your family or friends to the Moorer Branch Library to join us in tabletop games, puzzles, and other family fun games every Friday.

For more information, please email Moorer’s reference desk at mlmref@mplonline.org or 251-494-4140.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Home Alone Movie & Ice Cream Party

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies
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Have Some Holiday Cheer!

2:00-2:30- Build an awesome Ice Cream Sunday like Kevin does in the movie! Use our Marble Maze game, LEGOs, and other building materials to see if you are as clever as Kevin. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

It's Kwanzaa Time

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
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All are welcomed, to celebrate Kwanzaa!

Join us for a celebration of African heritage, as we honor the culture and promote unity. This program consists of speakers, poetry, drummers and a taste of African culture.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Fun Friday

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Fun Family Friday:

Time with your family you can enjoy with us at the Moorer Branch!Bring your family or friends to the Moorer Branch Library to join us in tabletop games, puzzles, and other family f...

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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

Time with your family you can enjoy with us at the Moorer Branch!

Bring your family or friends to the Moorer Branch Library to join us in tabletop games, puzzles, and other family fun games every Friday.

For more information, please email Moorer’s reference desk at mlmref@mplonline.org or 251-494-4140.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Noon Year's Eve Balloon Drop at West

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Happy New Year! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Winter Reading 2025: Be a Reading Machine

01/01/2025 @ 8:00am to 01/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
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Ready, set, READ! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

New Year's Resolution Reading Challenge

01/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Theodore Oaks Branch Library at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
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Theodore Reading Challenge (all ages)!

We're excited for you to participate in our month-long reading challenge to start the new year with a fun goal: "Read More!" 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

A Stitch in Time

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
A Stitch in Time at Main:

Creative hands at work!Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Room to work on your Cross Stitch projects, and chat with fellow crafters. Beginners are welcome! If you would like to lear...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 3

Creative hands at work!

Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Room to work on your Cross Stitch projects, and chat with fellow crafters. Beginners are welcome! If you would like to learn to Cross Stitch, we’d be happy to teach you. Come create unique art of your favorite tv shows, holidays, animes, kpop and more. Pick up a free “Make and Take” kit. This class is designed for adults and teens but children accompanied by adults are also welcome.

Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, or for additional information, please email the Main Reference Desk at mainref@mplonline.org or call 251-340-1458.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club at Saraland

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Unravellers Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
The Unravellers Club:

Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting?Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things kni...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting?

Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things knit and crochet. Whether you're just beginning or an expert, all are welcome to join!

Registration is recommended! To register, please call 251-340-1458 or email at wjohnson@mplonline.org.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Saraland Movie Adventure: Smallfoot

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Saraland Public Library at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Saraland Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a Saraland Movie Adventure!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club at Saraland

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

An Evening with Essie Chambers

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us at the Ben May Main Library for An Evening with Essie Chambers!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Unravellers Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
The Unravellers Club:

Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting?Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things kni...

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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Fancy dipping your toes into the world of knitting or crocheting?

Look no further than The Unravellers Club! Join us to swap tips, get skilled, and spread the love of all things knit and crochet. Whether you're just beginning or an expert, all are welcome to join!

Registration is recommended! To register, please call 251-340-1458 or email at wjohnson@mplonline.org.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club at Saraland

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us every Monday for an engaging and enjoyable chess session, where you can learn the fundamentals of the game or enhance your existing skills.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

"Love Reading" Challenge

02/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2025 @ 5:00pm
Theodore Oaks Branch Library at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Theodore Reading Challenge (all ages)!

We're excited for you to participate in our month-long reading challenge: "Love Reading!"   

We have three engaging categories to explore:  

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Make a Valentine Card or Bookmark

02/03/2025 @ 9:00am to 02/13/2025 @ 9:15am
Theodore Oaks Branch Library at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Love is an art that comes from the heart!

Join us between Feb. 5 and Feb 13 to make a Valentine's card or bookmark. All supplies will be provided. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mardi Gras Mask Contest

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Let's see your creative side!