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Wonderful Wednesdays at West

Wonderful Wednesdays at West

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Wonderful Wednesdays at West:

Afternoon Fun at the West Regional Library!Stop by the library on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month for fun at the library! Each program features an engaging activity sure to...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Afternoon Fun at the West Regional Library!

Stop by the library on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month for fun at the library! Each program features an engaging activity sure to make your Wednesday wonderful!

Great Movie Adventure

Great Movie Adventure (Smurfs)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Holiday Fun, Movies
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Holiday Fun, Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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.

Create it, Build it, Play it! at Grand Bay

Create it, Build it, Play it!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Create it, Build it, Play it!:

Fun for children of all ages!Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun STEAM/STEM focused crafts and activities. Get creative and have fun socializing with other...

Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM

Fun for children of all ages!

Join us in the Meeting Room at the Grand Bay Library for fun STEAM/STEM focused crafts and activities. Get creative and have fun socializing with others who love arts and crafts.

Once Upon a Craft

Once Upon a Craft

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen, craft, and have some fun!

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids at Semmes

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids:

Sign up for guitar lessons at Semmes today!Is your child interested in learning to play the guitar? Now's their chance! Join us in the Semmes Meeting Room for FREE lessons. Lesson ...

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Classes

Sign up for guitar lessons at Semmes today!

Is your child interested in learning to play the guitar? Now's their chance! Join us in the Semmes Meeting Room for FREE lessons. Lesson books will be available. However, please bring your own guitar. For children ages 6-11.

Registration is required.  To register and for more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Mad Science at Moorer

Mad Science

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Mad Science:

We have fun down to a science!Bring your Child or Teen to the Moorer Branch to explore science with fun and wacky crafts! We’ll be conducting all sorts of experiments. This is suit...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM/STEAM

We have fun down to a science!

Bring your Child or Teen to the Moorer Branch to explore science with fun and wacky crafts! We’ll be conducting all sorts of experiments. This is suitable for ages 8-14.

[MAIN] Saturday Morning Studio

Saturday Morning Studio with Mobile Arts Council

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let your inner artist shine!

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Saturday Crafternoon

Saturday Crafternoon (Pop-up Penguin Craft)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday Fun
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Saturday Crafternoon:

Let’s enjoy making crafts together!Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Fun
Event Details:

Let’s enjoy making crafts together!

Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.

This Saturday, we will create a 3D Pop-up Penguin Craft. This activity is limited to 12 participants. 

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.

Tabletop Games

Tabletop Games at Toulminville Branch

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Tabletop Games:

Enjoy Tabletop games at the Toulminville Branch!Come challenge your gaming skills by playing “Tabletop” games for the day. We hope to see you there!

Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Enjoy Tabletop games at the Toulminville Branch!

Come challenge your gaming skills by playing “Tabletop” games for the day. We hope to see you there!

[TVLE] Make-A-Craft

Make-A-Craft Day

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Craft Day at Toulminville:

Show your creative side!Join us at the Touminville Branch for a fun craft activity to make and take home. Ideal for age 6-11.

Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Show your creative side!

Join us at the Touminville Branch for a fun craft activity to make and take home. Ideal for age 6-11.

LEAP Academy with The Exploreum!

LEAP Academy with The Exploreum!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Programming Room at the Ben May Main Library for LEAP Academy! 

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
Lego Fun Tuesday:

Join us at Semmes Regional Library! Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with Lego activities! This program is designed for children ages 6 - 18. 

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Join us at Semmes Regional Library! 

Use your imagination and challenge your building skills with Lego activities! This program is designed for children ages 6 - 18.

 

Tales & Tunes at Saraland

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Tales & Tunes at Saraland:

Let’s listen while moving & grooving in our fun storytime!Join Mrs. Tori for an interactive session of storytelling, singing, and using egg shakers or scarves. We will also be ...

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime

Let’s listen while moving & grooving in our fun storytime!

Join Mrs. Tori for an interactive session of storytelling, singing, and using egg shakers or scarves. We will also be making a craft.

This program is for children of all ages, but is ideal for ages 0-5.

Gaming Wednesday

Gaming Wednesday at the Toulminville Branch

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Quiet Study (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Quiet Study (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you enjoy gaming?

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for an afternoon of playing video games. Intended for ages 6-11. 

Crafty Corner at Semmes

Crafty Corner (DIY Korean Paper Plate Drums)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Crafty Corner:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us at the Semmes Regional Library to have fun making crafts together!

You're never too young to experience different cultures. Come celebrate Korean American Day with us as we make our very own Korean Paper Plate Drums.

This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.

LEGOmania! at Moorer

LEGOmania! at Moorer

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Ages 6-11
LEGOmania! at Moorer:

Join us at the Moorer Branch for LEGO building fun!Playing with LEGO bricks are a fantastic way for children to develop their spatial awareness and mathematical skills. Show off yo...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Children, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Join us at the Moorer Branch for LEGO building fun!

Playing with LEGO bricks are a fantastic way for children to develop their spatial awareness and mathematical skills. Show off you creativity and building skills at LEGO Mania! Join us every second Tuesday for LEGO building fun! Use your imagination and challenge your building skills.Ideal for ages 6 -11.

This program will help encourage children in developing ways to problem solve and come up with new ideas. Please email Jamie Lee at  jlee@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140 for more information.

What’s Up Wednesdays

What’s Up Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come hang out and have some fun!

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.

Great Movie Adventure

Great Movie Adventure (Selma, Lord Selma)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Toulminville Branch for movies and snacks!

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.

Once Upon a Craft

Once Upon a Craft

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Listen, craft, and have some fun!

Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club at Grand Bay

Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club:

Calling young artists!If you have a passion for painting, join us at the Grand Bay Library for fun, friends and paint projects. Pre-drawn canvases and paints are provided.

Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling young artists!

If you have a passion for painting, join us at the Grand Bay Library for fun, friends and paint projects. Pre-drawn canvases and paints are provided.

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Saturday Crafternoon

Saturday Crafternoon (Weaving Teddy Bear Craft)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday Fun
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Saturday Crafternoon:

Let’s enjoy making crafts together!Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.

Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Fun
Event Details:

Let’s enjoy making crafts together!

Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft.

This Saturday, we will make a Weaving Teddy Bear. This activity is limited to 12 participants. 

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.

Tabletop Games

Tabletop Games at Toulminville Branch

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Tabletop Games:

Enjoy Tabletop games at the Toulminville Branch!Come challenge your gaming skills by playing “Tabletop” games for the day. We hope to see you there!

Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games

Enjoy Tabletop games at the Toulminville Branch!

Come challenge your gaming skills by playing “Tabletop” games for the day. We hope to see you there!