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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 Art Competition

07/01/2025 @ 10:00am to 07/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
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:

Grab your paintbrushes; it's time to color our world!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lillian Smith's Killer of the Dream (Exhibit)

07/07/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/01/2025 @ 5:00pm
West Regional Library at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Exhibits
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: West Regional Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits
Event Details:

Praise for a Georgia Writer from the Birmingham Jail

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Moorer Community Art Exhibit (Color Our World)

Wednesday, July 9, 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

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Good Listener Storytime at Moorer:

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is desig...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!

Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning.

 

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

Shake, Rattle, & Read Storytime at West

Wednesday, July 9, 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 0-5" group

Wonderful Wednesday Storytime at Theodore (Let's Learn About Action)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area (Theodore Oaks) at Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Library Branch: Theodore Oaks Branch Library
Room: Children's Area (Theodore Oaks)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs and lots of fun! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World with the Beauty of Wildlife in Mobile!

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

Good Listeners Storytime at Semmes

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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.

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

Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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.

Ideal for ages 0-12.

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

Listen & Learn Storytime

Wednesday, July 9, 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 "Ages 0-5" group

Good Listener Storytime at Moorer

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Moorer) at Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Good Listener Storytime at Moorer:

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is desig...

Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime

Join us at the Moorer Branch for stories, songs, and fun!

Early reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination in young children. This program is designed to help promote their passion for learning.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bernheim Hall (Main) at Ben May Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Celebration
Age Group:
All Ages
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Bernheim Hall (Main)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World with the Beauty of Wildlife in Mobile!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Special Performer: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

Wednesday, July 9, 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:

Color Our World with the Beauty of Wildlife in Mobile!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Anime Hangout

Wednesday, July 9, 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 (Glue Batik)

Wednesday, July 9, 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!

Explore a new and different way to dye fabric using this fun technique from Indonesia. You'll look at cotton fabrics and glue in a whole new light! This activity is ideal for ages 6-18.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Moorer Community Art Exhibit (Color Our World)

Thursday, July 10, 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, July 10, 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, July 10, 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 "Ages 0-5" group

Listen & Learn Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 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: Mobile Environmental Studies Center’s Wildlife of Mobile Road Show

Thursday, July 10, 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 Beauty of Wildlife in Mobile!

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

Thrilling Thursdays at Main

Thursday, July 10, 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, July 10, 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 "Adults" group

Phone Photography at West

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
AT&T Technology Center (West) at West Regional Library
Program Type:
Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: AT&T Technology Center (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unlock the full potential of your smartphone camera with our Phone Photography class.