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Special Performer: The Excelsior Band

Thursday, July 17, 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:

Color Our world with the sounds of Jazz!

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

Thrilling Thursdays at Main

Thursday, July 17, 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

Glow & Shine Party

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Saraland) at Saraland Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Turn on the Neon, Let’s Party!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Special Performer: The Excelsior Band

Thursday, July 17, 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:

Color Our world with the sounds of Jazz!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes

Thursday, July 17, 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 "All Ages" group

Summer Movies at Moorer (Inside Out 2)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Let’s have a blast this summer with movie time at Moorer!

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 "Adults" group

Just Craftin' Around

Thursday, July 17, 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 Watercolor Bouquets! Pick up a free “Take and Make” kit. This program is intended for adults. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Throwdown Thursday

Thursday, July 17, 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, July 17, 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 "Ages 6-11" group

Young Artist in Aprons Paint Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bayside Book Club

Thursday, July 17, 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 Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Excel Basics at West

Thursday, July 17, 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 "All Ages" group

Family Fun Friday

Friday, July 18, 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.

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

Brick-By-Brick LEGO Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Let’s have some LEGO fun building amazing things together!

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

Vivid Ventures

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Programing Room (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Love science and color? 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Saturday Anime Hangout

Saturday, July 19, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Research with the DAR

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Local History & Genealogy at Local History & Genealogy
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults
Family Research with the DAR:

Family Research with DAR at Local History & GenealogyLearning about family history! Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be a...

Library Branch: Local History & Genealogy
Room: Local History & Genealogy
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History

Family Research with DAR at Local History & Genealogy

Learning about family history! Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the Local History and Genealogy Division to assist you with your questions and research concerning your ancestors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Qigong for Beginners

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Qigong for Beginners:

Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only – ages 18 & up)Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch every other Saturday mornin...

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

Learn the art of Qigong! (Registration is required; class is adults only – ages 18 & up)

Join us at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch every other Saturday morning to learn this Chinese system that combines repetitive movements, breathing techniques, focused attention and meditation to achieve harmony and balance.

Registration is required. For more information or to register and reserve your spot in this class, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org or call her at (251)494-4140.

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

Chess Club for Everyone at Moorer

Saturday, July 19, 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 (Paper Strip Animals)

Saturday, July 19, 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, we will use paper strips to create animals.

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

Summer Movie Daze (Space Jam: A New Legacy)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (Parkway) at Parkway Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Beat the heat, bring in the family to enjoy a movie and popcorn at the Parkway Branch!

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 "Adults" group

Computer Education at Moorer

Monday, July 21, 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 "All Ages" group

Special Performer: Ron G. Biv: One Shade Off! 

Monday, July 21, 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:

One Shade Off! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Watercolor for Teens at West

Monday, July 21, 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:

Learn the art of Watercolor!

Teens, join us at the West Regional Library in the meeting room to learn some beginning watercolor techniques while painting a scene. Ideal for ages 12-19.