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This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West:

Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving!Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are design...

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

Join us in the Meeting Room to enjoy books and a whole lot of music and grooving!

Enjoy meeting other parents and their little ones and make new friends. These activities are designed to stimulate your child’s early literacy skills, and there will be a whole lot of shakin’ going on!

 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Teens
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: Ages 6-11, Teens
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Throwdown Thursday

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Throwdown Thursday:

Afterschool in the Teen Space at West Regional Library!This is a laid-back meetup to unwind playing games with other teens. We play lots of video games, both new and classic – Play...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Afterschool in the Teen Space at West Regional Library!

This is a laid-back meetup to unwind playing games with other teens. We play lots of video games, both new and classic – Playstation, Nintendo and Xbox available. We also have board games and other tabletop activities. There are computers to play on as well if you enjoy PC games. It’s all about unwinding and having fun after school.

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 "Ages 6-11" group.

Create it, Build it, Play it!

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Legoland in Saraland

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Legoland in Saraland:

Let’s have fun in Legoland!LEGOs encourage kids to learn while having fun! Use your imagination & challenge your LEGO skills. We will even have Duplo blocks for toddlers. 

Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games

Let’s have fun in Legoland!

LEGOs encourage kids to learn while having fun! Use your imagination & challenge your LEGO skills. We will even have Duplo blocks for toddlers.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to PowerPoint at West

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
AT&T Technology Center (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: AT&T Technology Center (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Explore the features of PowerPoint.

Come learn the basics of PowerPoint, including how to choose a design theme, add text and pictures to a slide, add new slides, and save your presentation.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Semmes) at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids:

Sign up at Semmes for Guitar Lesson!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 w...

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

Sign up at Semmes for Guitar Lesson!

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club for All Ages at Parkway

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn chess for all ages! 

Whether you're brand new to the game, need a refresher, or just want to talk about how to win checkmate, come hang out with us at Parkway.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Out of This World Book Club

Saturday, May 31, 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 the Meg by Steve Alten.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Library Celebration: SLC Kickoff 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ben May Main Library at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

A Palette of Possibilities!

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 "Children" group.

Snuggling Stories

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Morning snuggles with fun giggles!

Join us at the Saraland Public Library to enjoy fun stories, songs, movements, and a craft. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons at Moorer

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Dungeons and Dragons:

"We must never stop failing, because the minute we do, we've failed." -Dungeons and DragonsCome roll some dice and go on an epic adventure with D&D at the Moorer Branch Library...

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

"We must never stop failing, because the minute we do, we've failed." -Dungeons and Dragons

Come roll some dice and go on an epic adventure with D&D at the Moorer Branch Library! Teens ages 12-18 are invited to come create heroes and venture into the unknown in the popular table-top adventure game.

Registration is recommended! For more information, please email Alec Broussard at abroussard@mplonline.org, or call 251-494-4140.

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 "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

Saturday, May 31, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Saturday Crafternoon (Chalk Relief)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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
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, let’s have fun creating and using chalk to make a shooting star together!

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.

Saraland Movie Adventure: Garfield Movie

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
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.

Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge

06/01/2025 @ 8:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

A Palette Of Possibilities!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Color Our World Lego Competition

06/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 06/23/2025 @ 10:00am
Semmes Regional Library at Semmes Regional Library
Program Type:
Contest/Challenge
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Semmes Regional Library
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity by building with LEGO!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Education at Moorer

Monday, June 2, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cut & Create with Cricut

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Grand Bay) at Grand Bay Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make! Inspire! Learn how to cut & create with Cricut at Grand Bay! 

Join Ms. Stephens in the Meeting Room for a fun-filled demonstration of creativity using the Cricut. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Special Performer: Bill Packard the Magic Man “Live and in Color”

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

With the 2025 CSLP theme "Color Our World" in mind, Magic Man Entertainment is excited to present Bill Packard the Magic Man's "Alive and in Color" show. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Upcycle Decorative Twinkle Light Globe

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's Color Our World!

Teens, color your world by learning how to upcycle and repurpose string or yarn into a decorative twinkle light globe. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Special Performer: Bill Packard the Magic Man “Live and in Color”

Monday, June 2, 2025 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:

With the 2025 CSLP theme "Color Our World" in mind, Magic Man Entertainment is excited to present Bill Packard the Magic Man's "Alive and in Color" show. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Special Performer: Bill Packard the Magic Man “Live and in Color”

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

With the 2025 CSLP theme "Color Our World" in mind, Magic Man Entertainment is excited to present Bill Packard the Magic Man's "Alive and in Color" show. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club at West

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 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...

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!