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Davidson High School's art exhibit at the Ben May Main Library

Davidson High School Exhibit

04/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/19/2025 @ 5:00pm
Ben May Main Library at Ben May Main Library

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Exhibits

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits
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Davidson High School's art exhibit at the Ben May Main Library...

We encourage you to come to the Ben May Main Library to witness the creativity and talent of student artists from Davidson High School up close!

AANHPI Month 2025

AANHPI Month 2025: Reading Challenge

05/01/2025 @ 8:00am to 05/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Online/Virtual

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Contest/Challenge

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
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AANHPI Month is celebrated each year from May 1 to May 31. 

SLC Kickoff LM Calendar

Summer Library Celebration: SLC Kickoff 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ben May Main Library at Ben May Main Library

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Summer Library Celebration

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Ben May Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Library Celebration
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A Palette of Possibilities!

Summer Reading Challenge

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
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Library Branch: Online/Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Contest/Challenge
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A Palette Of Possibilities!

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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!

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 Howl’s Moving Castle.

Passion Painters Paint and Sip

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

Budding artists and passion painters!

Please join us at the Grand Bay Library for our Paint and Sip get together. It’s a social outing to mix and mingle with friends or meet new ones while you paint and sip. A variety of snacks and drinks including tea, coffee, juice, and soda will be provided.

Only 20 spots available, please call (251) 494-2207 to register today! For more information about this event, please email chenderson@mplonline.org

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

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? 

Tea and Talk Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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You are cordially invited to enjoy tea and a book!

A Page in Time Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Interested in Historical Fiction?

Join the A Page in Time Book Club at West Regional Library!

This month’s topic of discussion is Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki. This book club is intended for adults ages 19 & up.

Crafternoons at West

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Calling all crafters!

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

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
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Attention all advanced watercolor painters!

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.

Bankruptcy Records: African American Genealogy Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Armbrecht Briskman Meeting Room (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!

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.

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!

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?