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Qigong for Beginners

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
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.

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.

Crochet & Knit at Moorer

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Calling all crochet lovers!

Join us to work on your knit and crochet projects, and chat with fellow yarn crafters. Beginners are welcome!

CraftNFun

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you love crafting?  

Holiday Painting with Toothbrushes

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a unique holiday painting on canvas using acrylics paints and toothbrushes! 

British Mystery Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Quiet Study (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join our British Mystery Book Club to unravel the mysteries.

Watercolor for Beginners

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

A splash of color!

Join us for a fun afternoon of learning watercolor techniques. Bring your friends or make new ones while exploring the world of creativity and imagination. No experience is required. 

Registration is required. To register, please fill out the form below. 

For information, please email Ms. Lee at jlee@mplonline.org & Mrs. McCoo at vmccoo@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4140.

Microsoft Word Basics at Toulminville

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Technology Center (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Master the basics. Unlock your productivity.

Introduction to PowerPoint at West

6:00pm–7:00pm
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.

Out of This World Book Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
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 three short stories by Ray Bradbury: There Will Come Soft Rains, All Summer in a Day, and The Wish. 

West Coders Club

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: AT&T Technology Center (West)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes
Event Details:

Let’s have some fun and learn coding together!  

Bankruptcy Records: African American Genealogy Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: AT&T Technology Center (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Registration Required
Event Details:

The African American Genealogical Society is ready to assist you with your research!

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.

By the “Book” Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us at the Grand Bay Library for By The “Book” Book Club!

The Reader’s Choice Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us in the Meeting Room at West Regional Library!

Join us in the Meeting Room at West Regional Library! Every third Tuesday we will meet for some lively book discussions and tips on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of books.

This month, we are discussing the book Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman. 

Computer Basics at Toulminville

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library
Room: Technology Center (Toulminville)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes

Learn basic computer skills for adults! 

Computer anxiety? We can help! Join us at the Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch to attend this class and learn how to navigate a computer and basic programs.

Registration is recommended, as class size is limited. If not registered, the class will be first come, first served until class capacity is reached. To register or for more information, please email India Cherry at icherry@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4982.

Crafternoons at West

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters!

Bring your own craft and join us in the meeting room for an afternoon of fun and conversation with other crafters.

Extravagant Reader’s Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
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 You Better Watch Out by James S. Murray & Darren Wearmouth.

Advanced Watercolor

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention all advanced watercolor painters!

Bayside Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
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 All Over But The Shoutin’ by Rick Bragg.

Qigong for Beginners

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
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.

Classics and More Book Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Zoom Book Club Meeting

Join us for a virtual book club from the comfort of your home. 

Topic of discussion is Marilla of Green Gables by Sarah Mccoy.

Dark & Mysterious True Crime Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Are you fascinated by the “dark and mysterious” world of true crime? 

Qigong for Beginners

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
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.