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Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief”

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Attention everyone! We need your help! A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Anime Hangout

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Anime Hangout:

Anime newcomers are welcome!Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Anime newcomers are welcome!

Join us upstairs at the Main Library Teen Hangout for anime, snacks, and video games.

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

Crafty Corner (Salt Art)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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!

Make a colorful piece of 3D art using glue, salt, and paint! All you need is your imagination...and maybe an old shirt to wear just in case things get a bit messy. This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Moorer Community Art Exhibit (Color Our World)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us this summer and color our library with your masterpiece! 

Artworks will be displayed at the Moorer Branch Library during June and July. 

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

Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West

Thursday, June 26, 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

Reader’s Theater at Main

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Programming Room for a theatrical experience! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief”

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Trinity Gardens Community Library at Trinity Gardens Community Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Trinity Gardens Community Library
Room: Trinity Gardens Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Attention everyone! We need your help!   A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.  

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

Listen & Learn Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Listen & Learn Storytime:

Let’s Listen and Learn with fun stories and songs!Storytime has many benefits for children such as promoting early literacy, language development, help develop concentration, socia...

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

Let’s Listen and Learn with fun stories and songs!

Storytime has many benefits for children such as promoting early literacy, language development, help develop concentration, social skills, communication skills, and encourages their imagination and creativity. Join us in the Storytime room at West Regional for fun stories and songs. Ideal for ages 3-5 years.

For more information, please call (251)340-8571 or email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief”

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville) at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B (Toulminville)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Attention everyone! We need your help!   A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.  

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

Thrilling Thursdays at Main

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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:

Let’s enjoy Thursdays with fun and exciting activities!

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

Thursday Art Lab at Moorer

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Thursday Art Lab at Moorer:

Show your creativity!Join us in the Monte L. Moorer Library meeting room for creative, fun art adventures. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativi...

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

Show your creativity!

Join us in the Monte L. Moorer Library meeting room for creative, fun art adventures. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. Intended for the ages 4 -14.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Art Adventure: Zentangles

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Parkway Branch Library at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Parkway Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let’s kick back, relax, and have some fun being creative together!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crafternoon: Resin & Shine

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Teen Room (Main)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting!

Teens, meet us at the Ben May Main Library in the Teen Space to make colorful resin pieces to use and enjoy this summer.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Special Performer: The Story Ship Presents "The Rainbow Thief”

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Event Details:

Attention everyone! We need your help!   A thief is among us, stealing all the colors from the Rainbow Queen's magical Tea Kettle.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, June 26, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Just Craftin' Around

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Emma Cortez Harris Conference Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Just Craftin’ Around:

Each month we’ll take a look at a new craft!Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Study Room to craft and chat. Beginners are welcome.  

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

Each month we’ll take a look at a new craft!

Join us in the Emma Cortez-Harris Study Room to craft and chat. Beginners are welcome. 

 

This month's craft is Embroidered Photographs! Pick up a free “Take and Make” kit. This program is intended for adults. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Throwdown Thursday

Thursday, June 26, 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 "Children" group

Rock n’ Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Rock n’ Storytime:

It’s story-time with a musical twist.Experience your favorite stories old and new, come to life with narrator and, guitarist Mr. Dave, and of course, you. Each meeting, we’ll read ...

Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (West)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

It’s story-time with a musical twist.

Experience your favorite stories old and new, come to life with narrator and, guitarist Mr. Dave, and of course, you. Each meeting, we’ll read a story together, and perform one or two sing-alongs as well.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Legoland in Saraland

Thursday, June 26, 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

Bayside Book Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Literary Journey Across Alabama!

Let's explore our native authors from Alabama. Join us on Zoom for our monthly book club. This month, we’ll discuss The Typist by Michael Knight.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Excel Basics at West

Thursday, June 26, 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:

Get to know the basics of Excel!

Learn the basics of Excel such as opening workbooks, worksheets, cells, rows, columns, basic formatting, and basic formulas.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Extravagant Reader’s Book Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online/Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Extravagant Reader’s Book Club:

Enjoy lively discussions with other readers!Join us for the featured monthly book 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:

Enjoy lively discussions with other readers!

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

This month’s topic of discussion is The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Moorer Community Art Exhibit (Color Our World)

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 8:00am - 5:00pm
Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us this summer and color our library with your masterpiece! 

Artworks will be displayed at the Moorer Branch Library during June and July. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Fun Friday

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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...

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.