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Librarian's Special: Earth Sciences Rocks!

Librarian's Special: Earth Sciences Rocks!

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Librarian's Special, Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Librarian's Special, Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

All about Rocks!

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

Tuesday, June 30, 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.

 

[SEM] Unearth a Story Lego Competition

Unearth a Story Lego Competition

07/01/2026 @ 9:00am to 07/22/2026 @ 5:00pm
Semmes Regional Library at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge, Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Semmes Regional Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Contest/Challenge, Games
Event Details:

Where LEGO's Bring Stories to Life!

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes:

Every Wednesday!Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite the...

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Every Wednesday!

Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations!

For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Crafty Corner at Semmes

Crafty Corner (Painted Rock Pteroglyphs)

Wednesday, July 1, 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!

Prehistoric art meets new world technique in this exciting craft. With food coloring, cornstarch, and rocks (oh my!), we'll get to experience the wonder of painting prehistoric pteroglyphs the modern way.

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

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

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Ben May Main Library, Grand Bay Library, Local History & Genealogy, Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library, Parkway Branch Library, Saraland Public Library, Semmes Regional Library, Theodore Oaks Branch Library, Trinity Gardens Community Library, Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library, West Regional Library, Bookmobile & Outreach, Online/Virtual
Description:
All Mobile Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
Special Performer: Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center

Special Performer: Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Raptors, Our Modern Day Dinosaurs! 

Join us and the Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center to enjoy close encounters with live hawks, owls, and vultures, and learn how they are related to dinosaurs. 

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

Tuesday, July 7, 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.

 

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes:

Every Wednesday!Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite the...

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Every Wednesday!

Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations!

For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Crafty Corner at Semmes

Crafty Corner (Tripod Catapults)

Wednesday, July 8, 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!

We've tunneled our way through the ancient world, but we're not done yet. It's time to visit ancient Rome, where we'll launch ourselves into some STEM fun with tripod catapults!

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

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

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Semmes Regional Library Presents Jurassic Park

Semmes Regional Library Presents: Jurassic Park

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Welcome to Jurassic Park… at the Library!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults with Children

This program is designed for children with accompanying adults. Adults without children will not be permitted. 

Food Allergies

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

The Dancing Story Lady: Deborah Ferguson

Special Performer: The Dancing Story Lady: Deborah Ferguson

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Discover stories of the past through dance, music, and imagination!

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

Tuesday, July 14, 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.

 

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes:

Every Wednesday!Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite the...

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Every Wednesday!

Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations!

For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Crafty Corner at Semmes

Crafty Corner (Ancient Greek Water Clocks)

Wednesday, July 15, 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!

Catapulting from ancient Rome to ancient Greece, we're continuing our STEM activities with Ancient Greek Water Clocks. All it'll take is the materials, our skills, and a bit of time.

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

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

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

Anime Teen Hangout at Semmes

Saturday Anime Hangout

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games, Movies
Age Group:
Teens
Saturday Anime Hangout:

Welcome teens to the world of anime and manga at Semmes Regional Library!Join us every month in the meeting room for anime movies and shows, games, manga and more. Teens ages 12-18...

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Movies

Welcome teens to the world of anime and manga at Semmes Regional Library!

Join us every month in the meeting room for anime movies and shows, games, manga and more. Teens ages 12-18 welcome.

Juggle Like An Egyptian With Ron Anglin

Special Performer: Juggle Like An Egyptian With Ron Anglin

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Unearth a Story Through Laughter and Juggling! 

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

LEGO Fun Tuesday at Semmes

Tuesday, July 21, 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.

 

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes:

Every Wednesday!Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite the...

Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Every Wednesday!

Join us in the Semmes meeting room for fun storytime, songs, movements and crafts. This half-hour program is designed for children ages 3-6 and will help ignite their creativity, spark curiosity, and stimulate their imaginations!

For more information, please call 251-494-4935 or email Callie Kelley at ckelley@mplonline.org.

Crafty Corner at Semmes

Crafty Corner (Cotton Swab Dinosaur Fossils)

Wednesday, July 22, 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!

A blast from the past like you've never seen before! Using cotton swabs, a bit of creativity, and imagination, we'll dust off those dinosaur bones and have a roaring good time.

Chess Club for Everyone

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes:

Beginners and experienced players welcome!Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.

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

Beginners and experienced players welcome!

Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. Join us at Semmes Library for chess club designed for ages 6 and up.