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Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge

06/01/2025 @ 8:00am–07/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
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–07/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
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–08/01/2025 @ 5:00pm
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
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

Chess Club for All Ages at Parkway

10:00am–10:30am
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 "Ages 6-11" group

Mad Science

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 6-11
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEAM

We have fun down to a science!

Bring your Child or Teen to the Moorer Branch to explore science with fun and wacky crafts! We’ll be conducting all sorts of experiments. This is suitable for ages 8-14.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Event Details:

Exploring Tribal Genealogy in the Deep South.

This event is in the "Children" group

Snuggling Stories

10:30am–11:30am
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
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.

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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

2:00pm–4:00pm
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
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 create a paper pop-up box. 

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

Adult Dungeons & Dragons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Parkway Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Answer the call for adventure! 

Whether you're a new player or a seasoned veteran, come join us in the Parkway Meeting Room every other Saturday for some Dungeons & Dragons.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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
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 "Adults" group

BYOD: Bring Your Own Device

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Quiet Study (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Need help with your digital device?

Bring your own tablet or phone and we will help you get our library apps and answer your questions. Please make sure your device is charged before the class starts.

Registration is recommended! To register, please email Kimberly McCants at kmccants@mplonline.org or call 251-340-1588. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Education at Moorer

10:00am–11:00am
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 "Adults" group

CraftNFun

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you love crafting?  

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Special Performer: The Excelsior Band

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
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 0-5" group

Create! Play! Learn!

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 0-5
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Time for some creative play at West Regional Library! 

Create! Play! Learn! at West Regional Library Time for some creative play! Join us in the Meeting Room for fun and learning! This program is designed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind and uses engaging activities to develop skills they will need when they start school! Wear your play clothes – it might get messy!

If you have questions or need additional information, please email West Regional Youth Services at westyou@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-8571.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen D&D Campaign

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (West)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Begin your epic adventure with Dungeons and Dragons!

Join us at West Regional Library in the Teens Space for a teen-led Dungeon and Dragons Fantasy role-playing one-shot campaign. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
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

Putt-Putt at Parkway

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Let's have fun and enjoy a round of putt-putt at the Parkway Branch!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
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 at West

3:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
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!